The Federal Premium Safari Swift A-Frame 9.3x74R 286gr is a 20-round box of big-game rifle ammunition (Federal part no. P9374SA). It drives a 286-grain Swift A-Frame bullet at 2360 feet per second and 3537 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Federal builds the A-Frame with a bonded front core and a progressively tapered jacket for controlled expansion and a longer shank for deep penetration. The nose profile is designed to withstand heavy recoil without deforming. For big-game and safari hunters shooting a 9.3x74R, this Federal load is purpose-built.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9.3x74R, the single designation Federal lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 286 grains.
• The bullet is a Swift A-Frame, the bullet style Federal lists for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is 2360 fps, as published by Federal.
• Muzzle energy is 3537 foot-pounds from Federal’s ballistics table.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2147 fps according to Federal’s ballistics table.
• Energy at 100 yards is 2928 foot-pounds according to Federal’s ballistics table.
• The Swift A-Frame has a bonded front core and progressively tapered jacket for controlled expansion and deep penetration.
• The ballistic coefficient is .385, the figure Federal publishes for this bullet.
• Bullet length is 1.319 inches.
• Each box holds 20 rounds.
• Federal lists the usage as big game and safari.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the A-Frame bullet design do? Federal says the A-Frame design stops expansion at its optimum point and maintains a longer shank for deep penetration and high weight retention.

What game is this load listed for? Federal lists the usage as big game and safari.

What are the velocity and energy figures? Federal lists 2360 fps and 3537 foot-pounds at the muzzle, falling to 1945 fps and 2403 foot-pounds at 200 yards.

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