Northfork VS Swift?

[5shot]

Just to add one more piec of anecdotal evidence for the Woodeleighs…I loaded the 310 RN in my 35 Whelen AI and drove it through 4’ of water jugs. Velocity was right at 2100fps. Cracked the back of the 8th jug.

Video

 

[SStomcat]

As I’ve stated in another thread, I’m putting together a 35-300 WSM and am curious if anyone has experience they’d be willing to share as it relates to these bullets on game.
More specifically:
250gr or 270gr Northfork Semi Spitzer
VS.
250gr or 280gr Swift A-Frame

Don’t sweat it out, both will kill with shot placement and the animal will never know the difference

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Just to add one more piec of anecdotal evidence for the Woodeleighs…I loaded the 310 RN in my 35 Whelen AI and drove it through 4’ of water jugs. Velocity was right at 2100fps. Cracked the back of the 8th jug.

Video

@5shot
Wounded how they would penetratewhen launched our if my standard Whelen at 2,455 fps

 

[analog_peninsula]

With soft bullets, a lower velocity can mean greater penetration due to less expansion. A penetration test should attempt to match the predicted impact velocity.

 

[Ray B]

I've used both North Fork and Swift A-Frames. they both did the intended job on elk and performed as advertised. However i prefer the North fork because of a characteristic I have noted with A-Frames. The rear portion of the bullet swells from the lead core pushing forward as the bullet impacts. I've never had one split but it does appear that the rear portion of the jacket could be made stronger so as to retain the shape. Since the core of the North Fork is solid there is no tendency for it to swell- In addition I prefer the artillery shell type banding to increase sealing of the bore and reduce pressure in the North Fork.