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If you're reloading .45 ACP, finding a bullet that feeds reliably without breaking the bank makes a real difference. These 185 grain flat point bullets from Berry's strike that balance perfectly. They start as precision-swaged lead cores, then get electroplated with copper all the way to final weight, leaving zero exposed lead. That electroplating is thick enough to keep your barrel clean and safe for indoor ranges, but thin enough that you can load them to lead bullet data without guessing.
The flat point nose design is the star here. It chambers smoothly, seats consistently, and feeds through pretty much everything, from traditional 1911s with tight tolerances to modern Glock 1911s and even pistol-caliber carbines. Those flat points also punch clean, decisive holes in paper targets, which is huge if you're working on precision or competition loads.
Berry's runs these through a re-striking process after plating, which ensures the copper stays bonded tight and your dimensions are dead-on every single time. No guessing about fit or seating. That kind of consistency saves you reloading bench time and keeps your loads performing round after round. You can use standard load data for 185 grain bullets from any manual as long as you stay under the max velocity of 1250 fps.
Stay light with your crimp. Plated bullets don't like being pinched hard, and over-crimping can crack the plating and tank your accuracy. A taper or roll crimp works fine, just keep it snug enough to prevent bullet setback without denting the plating. Keep velocities at or below 1250 fps to maintain plating integrity. This is a hard velocity ceiling for these bullets, so check your load data and test carefully if you're pushing anything hot.
Yes, you can use load data designed for 185 grain jacketed or cast bullets, as long as you stay under the maximum velocity of 1250 fps. Berry's recommends consulting any reloading manual or powder manufacturer's website for data with the same grain weight and profile. Light to moderate crimping is important to avoid damaging the plating.
Absolutely. The complete copper electroplating eliminates all exposed lead, making them ideal for indoor ranges where lead fouling is a concern. Many ranges that prohibit bare lead bullets allow plated bullets. You'll notice significantly less barrel fouling compared to cast lead rounds.
The flat point nose design is specifically engineered for smooth, reliable feeding across multiple platforms. People report excellent feeding in traditional 1911s, modern Glock 1911 designs, and pistol-caliber carbines. If your firearm feeds other flat point bullets, these should work great.
Plated bullets have a thinner electroplated copper layer bonded to a lead core, while jacketed bullets have a thicker formed copper jacket. Plated bullets are more affordable and shoot cleaner than bare lead, but they have lower velocity limits (1250 fps vs. higher speeds for jacketed). For most .45 ACP reloading, that velocity limit isn't a constraint. Load them to lead bullet specifications for best results.
| UPC | 711148902001 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90200 |
| Shipping Weight | 13.4875 |
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