Swift A-Frame

[Hornedfrogbbq]

Still takes employees to run and feed the machines, along with inspection, processing, sorting and shipping the product.

Some. For sure. I guess we can thank our lucky stars ai will have more and more folks looking for work?

 

[SETH RINGER]

TROPHY BONDED BEAR CLAWS ARE A GOOD SUBSTITUTE, IMHO.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

TROPHY BONDED BEAR CLAWS ARE A GOOD SUBSTITUTE, IMHO.

110%. Great bullet. I know it is blasphemy around these parts but the newer hornady bonded DGX has worked for me personally (I didn't pick it but it one-shot a buffalo dead from a .375). Barnes, North Fork, others, all solid performers and proven.

 

[375Fox]

Riddle me this -- if the demand is so high and the supply is not meeting it, why doesn't Swift increase production? I realize capex and all but goodness, run an extra line or shift or something.

It does make complete sense to me why Barnes has picked up market share.

...if there was just some way to make these bullets with a machine and automate the process. Oh, wait...

If you were in your 80s how much money would you put in to completely renovate your business? He built a good reputation and business. I’m sure he’s comfortable where he’s at and his product sells out every time. There are other options if someone want, but you don’t shoot 1000 swift A frames a year in 375+. 100 will last a long time if you want that level of quality.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

If you were in your 80s how much money would you put in to completely renovate your business? He built a good reputation and business. I’m sure he’s comfortable where he’s at and his product sells out every time. There are other options if someone want, but you don’t shoot 1000 swift A frames a year in 375+. 100 will last a long time if you want that level of quality.

Isn't his son involved and taking more responsibility? But you are right. He or they clearly like the size of business they have and are not wanting to grow i guess.

 

[Hunting Hitman]

The idea that staffing is a problem is the dodge that Bill tells the Safari enthusiasts to placate them. The fact is that he has huge contracts with major manufacturers for their ammo lines. It’s easier to fill these orders and only when he catches up does he do a few runs of Safari A-Frame.

Partners Loading A-Frame & Scirocco Bullets

Partners will go here

www.swiftbullets.com

HH

 

[Russ16]

These shot well out of my rifle but I haven’t seen them in stock in a very long time. I inquired about next production run and never heard back from federal.

375 component bullets almost always come available in November/December.

 

[Russ16]

TROPHY BONDED BEAR CLAWS ARE A GOOD SUBSTITUTE, IMHO.

But I can never find them as components only loaded ammo.

 

[375Fox]

The idea that staffing is a problem is the dodge that Bill tells the Safari enthusiasts to placate them. The fact is that he has huge contracts with major manufacturers for their ammo lines. It’s easier to fill these orders and only when he catches up does he do a few runs of Safari A-Frame.

Partners Loading A-Frame & Scirocco Bullets

Partners will go here

www.swiftbullets.com

HH

Probably so, but there doesn’t seem to be a perfect solution since 2020 except Barnes. You can find runs of swift in factory ammo, but limited bullets for reloading. Trophy bonded bear claw is only in factory ammo and very limited runs. North Fork has availability for hand loaders because they don’t supply any factory ammo.

 

[skydiver386]

They have a pile for sale every year at the SCI in Nashville, but all calibers 375 and up are sold out before noon the first day of the show. @BeeMaa was kind enough to grab a box of .458 500 grain for me, but I'm not sure it's worth chasing after more when my supply runs out.

Walk straight over to the Barnes booth and they'll be glad to sell you all that your credit card can stand.

 

[Shooter375]

I did a penetration test with a 375 H&H loaded with a 300 grain swift A-Frame.

 

[375Fox]

I did a penetration test with a 375 H&H loaded with a 300 grain swift A-Frame.

I’m impressed that bullet stayed that straight going through the different jugs. I’ve got a ton of jugs and newspapers stocked up for some bullet tests this summer. I want to see what some brush in front of target does.

 

[Hunting Hitman]

Probably so, but there doesn’t seem to be a perfect solution since 2020 except Barnes. You can find runs of swift in factory ammo, but limited bullets for reloading. Trophy bonded bear claw is only in factory ammo and very limited runs. North Fork has availability for hand loaders because they don’t supply any factory ammo.

I agree with your statement although as you previously stated and I agree with Pendleton Ammunition has by far the largest selection of Safari calibers with the most options. I no longer worry about what any of the companies individually produce. I just get it from them.

HH

 

[Vintageguy]

Just went to North Fork to purchase 458 ss in 450 or 500…both unavailable.

 

[LRich]

I have to say I’m very disappointed in North Fork as a company. I have been one of their biggest fans.
I needed some of their semi Spitzers for a trip to South Africa this year and they weren’t available so I contacted them directly as well as one of their “investors” that touts them on his podcast.
I was told by both of them that they would be available after the first of the year. They’re not.
There is also a member on here that is associated with North Fork. I inquired with him about 2 weeks via PM and no response.
Just talked to one of their distributors who said he hasn’t had a return phone call from North
Fork regarding a pending order. They are considering canceling their order.
Seems to me something just isn’t right.
Again, I’m one of their biggest fans, until I’m not. Hope they get their act together.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I gave up on Swift a a year ago when he kept telling me when he would run 9.3 and .458 bullets and then never did. My bullets now from CEB and Hammer. Though I am not happy that CEB just stopped running the 210 Gr ES Raptor unless you wanted a special run of 500 bullets. I don't think I would live long enough to use that many.

 

[coreydb]

I love and use Swift A-frames.....when I can find them. There are many other manufacturers that make the same type of bullet, all which are very good. Just don't let Swift be your primary/only bullet of choice.

 

[SStomcat]

I love and use Swift A-frames.....when I can find them. There are many other manufacturers that make the same type of bullet, all which are very good. Just don't let Swift be your primary/only bullet of choice.

Which caliber are you referring to and who are the manufacturers? I find that in larger caliber like .40 and up choices and availability in the US are very limited. Barnes is perhaps the only exception in their TSX line. TBBC, A frames, NF are very difficult to find.

 

[coreydb]

Which caliber are you referring to and who are the manufacturers? I find that in larger caliber like .40 and up choices and availability in the US are very limited. Barnes is perhaps the only exception in their TSX line. TBBC, A frames, NF are very difficult to find.

You're right. I wrote in generalization, calibers were not specified..

 

[Hyde Hunter]

Which caliber are you referring to and who are the manufacturers? I find that in larger caliber like .40 and up choices and availability in the US are very limited. Barnes is perhaps the only exception in their TSX line. TBBC, A frames, NF are very difficult to find.

you have for non-con bullets you always have CEB and Hammer bullets with very good availably