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Berry's Superior Plated bullets have earned their spot on a lot of reloading benches, and the 84477 is a great example of why. These are .45 caliber (.452 diameter) projectiles weighing 185 grains, built with a hollow base round nose profile. The lead core is swaged to size and weight, plated in copper, then re-struck to its final diameter for consistency bullet to bullet. That extra step is a big part of what makes these feed cleanly and shoot tight groups at the kind of velocities most of us run at the range.
The hollow base is the clever part of this design. By hollowing out the base, Berry's can make a longer bullet without adding weight, so a projectile that would normally weigh 230 grains comes in at 185. That longer profile gives more bearing surface against the barrel and rifling, which helps your pistol stabilize the bullet and tighten up accuracy, even at low to mid-range speeds. The copper plating also cuts down on airborne lead and keeps your bore from fouling the way bare cast lead does.
These are plated bullets, so they sit between cast lead and full jacketed in terms of how you treat them. The SAAMI max cartridge overall length is 1.275 inches, and the bullet diameter is .452. You can use published jacketed load data for a same-weight bullet as a starting point, and many reloaders find these happiest in the lower and mid velocity range rather than pushed hard. The max velocity rating is 1250 fps. Always work up your loads carefully with a current reloading manual.
Folks who run these through 1911s and other .45s tend to point out the same things: smooth feeding, less smoke than plain lead, and uniform, good looking plating. They're an affordable way to shoot a lot of .45 without the price of jacketed, which makes them a solid pick for practice, plinking, and general range time. This box holds 250 projectiles only. These are components for reloading, not loaded ammunition.
No, these are projectiles only, sold as reloading components. You'll need brass, primers, and powder to assemble a finished cartridge. They are not ready to fire out of the box.
Since these are plated, you can use published jacketed load data for a 185 grain bullet as a starting point. Many reloaders run them in the low to mid velocity range where plated bullets perform best, and the max velocity rating is 1250 fps. Always confirm against a current reloading manual and work your loads up carefully.
The hollow base lets Berry's build a longer bullet profile without adding weight, bringing what would be a 230 grain shape down to 185 grains. That longer body puts more bearing surface against the rifling, which helps the barrel stabilize the bullet and improves accuracy, even at modest velocities.
These bullets measure .452 inches in diameter, which is standard for .45 caliber. The SAAMI maximum cartridge overall length is 1.275 inches. Keep your finished rounds at or under that figure and verify they chamber and feed in your specific pistol.
| UPC | 711148844776 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 84477 |
| Bullet Caliber | .45 Caliber |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Caliber |
| Grains | 185 |
| Quantity | 250 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 6.8375 |
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