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Berry's 158 grain flat point plated bullets are built the way most experienced reloaders load them: starting with a swaged lead core, then electroplating with copper to final weight, and re-striking to exacting tolerances. This three-step process creates a bullet that sits comfortably between plain lead and expensive jacketed rounds, giving you the performance benefits of each without the full drawbacks of either.
The copper plating eliminates exposed lead, which means less barrel fouling and a dramatically cleaner range experience compared to cast bullets. For folks who shoot indoors regularly, this makes a real difference in how often you need to clean, and the overall air quality at the range improves noticeably. The plating holds up better than plain lead when driven harder, allowing these to handle higher velocities than you'd push through cast options. A swaged core also maintains consistent weight and concentricity from round to round, which translates to tighter groups downrange.
The flat nose profile isn't just for looks. This geometry was engineered to feed smoothly through revolver cylinders and against magnum rifle magazines without the hang-ups you sometimes see with pointed bullets. The flat meplat also punches clean, square holes in paper targets and delivers consistent performance on reactive steel. The .642-inch overall length works perfectly when loaded to specification in either .38 Special or .357 Magnum, and the flat base seats consistently in the case. A crimp groove is included, which makes seating straightforward and forgiving during the reloading process.
These thick-plated bullets are rated for up to 1,500 feet per second, which opens the door to both moderate .38 Special practice loads and full-power .357 Magnum work. That velocity ceiling matters because it protects the plating from separating from the core, keeping your accuracy consistent and avoiding the fouling issues that come with jacket failure. Load data from any manual or powder manufacturer using 158-grain lead or jacketed bullets with the same profile works directly with these rounds. A moderate crimp is all you need—over-crimping can damage the plating and degrade accuracy.
Yes. Berry's recommends using load data from any reloading manual or powder manufacturer's website written for 158-grain lead or jacketed flat point bullets of the same profile. Cast or jacketed data with matching grain weight and shape works directly with these plated rounds. Just stay within the 1,500 fps maximum velocity limit to keep the plating intact.
Cast bullets are pure lead and tend to leave more residue in your barrel, especially at higher velocities. The copper plating on these encapsulates the lead completely, reducing fouling and eliminating lead exposure for you and those shooting nearby. Plated bullets also handle higher velocities reliably than plain cast. The tradeoff is cost—plated sits between cheap cast and expensive jacketed.
A moderate taper or roll crimp is all you need. The included crimp groove makes seating easy. The key is not over-crimping. Too much pressure can crack or flake the plating, which damages accuracy and can increase fouling. Just use enough crimp to hold the bullet in place without crushing it.
Absolutely. The flat point profile and robust construction make these excellent for carbines, lever actions, and revolvers alike. The flat nose prevents bullet deformation in tubular magazines and feeds cleanly through lever-action mechanisms. They perform especially well in .357 carbines when loaded to full power, as the thick plating handles the higher velocity range.
| UPC | 711148599645 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 59964 |
| Quantity | 500rd |
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