Swift Bullets
Swift bullets are precision-made component bullets for reloaders, built by a small Washington-state bullet maker with a decades-long reputation among serious big-game hunters. The lineup centers on two lines: the bonded-core A-Frame, engineered for controlled expansion and near-total weight retention on tough game, and the polymer-tip Scirocco II boat-tail, built for accuracy and reliable expansion at extended range. Impact Guns carries both lines across popular hunting calibers from .243 Winchester to .338 Winchester Magnum.
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Swift A-Frame: Bonded-Core Bullets for Big Game
The A-Frame uses a bonded lead core split by an internal partition, so the front section expands into a controlled mushroom while the rear core stays locked to the jacket. The result is deep, straight-line penetration and typically 90%+ weight retention — the traits serious elk, moose, and dangerous-game hunters look for when a bullet has to punch through heavy muscle and bone on a marginal angle.
Swift Scirocco II: Polymer-Tip Long-Range Bullets
The Scirocco II pairs a polymer tip with a boat-tail base for a high ballistic coefficient, keeping velocity and energy up at extended ranges. It’s a bonded-core design as well, so it retains the controlled expansion Swift is known for without giving up the flatter trajectory a polymer tip provides — a good fit for open-country deer and pronghorn hunting where shots run longer.
Choosing the Right Swift Bullet for Your Hunt
A-Frame bullets are the better call on tougher, heavier game or when shot placement can’t be guaranteed at ideal broadside angles. Scirocco II suits hunters prioritizing flat trajectory and long-range wind resistance on lighter game where deep penetration through heavy bone isn’t the primary concern.
Reloading with Swift Bullets: What to Know
Swift bullets are sold as components only — not loaded ammunition — for reloaders working up their own loads. Always start from a published load recipe from a current reloading manual or Swift’s own load data, and work up in small increments while watching for pressure signs specific to your rifle.
Calibers and Bullet Weights Available
Impact Guns stocks Swift bullets across common hunting calibers including .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .300 Weatherby Magnum, in bullet weights suited to each caliber’s typical game applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Swift bullets bonded?
Yes — both the A-Frame and Scirocco II use bonded-core construction, which locks the jacket to the core to control expansion and retain weight on impact.
Do Swift bullets come as loaded ammunition?
No. Swift sells component bullets only, for handloaders assembling their own cartridges — not factory-loaded ammo.
What's the difference between A-Frame and Scirocco II?
A-Frame is built for maximum penetration and weight retention on tough or heavy game. Scirocco II trades a little penetration depth for a flatter trajectory and better long-range performance via its polymer tip and boat-tail design.
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