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Berry's .45 Cal 185 grain Semi-Wadcutter is a .452" diameter plated bullet made for reloaders who want jacketed-style cleanliness without the jacketed-style cost. Each one starts as a swaged lead core that gets electroplated with copper to its final weight, then re-struck to tighten up the dimensions and lock the plating to the core. The result is a bullet that fully encapsulates the lead, so you get less fouling than cast and noticeably cleaner shooting at indoor ranges.
The semi-wadcutter shape is the reason a lot of folks keep these on the bench. That sharp shoulder cuts clean, round holes in paper, which makes scoring and group measuring a whole lot easier at the range or in bullseye-style matches. At 185 grains the bullet runs lighter than the classic 230 grain load, so you get softer recoil and a flatter, snappier feel that's easy to shoot all day. It's a popular stand-in for the old GI match wadcutter feel in a modern plated package.
These bullets carry a bullet overall length of .536" and a max velocity rating of 1250 fps, which puts them comfortably in standard and subsonic .45 ACP territory. You can use jacketed or cast load data at the matching 185 grain weight, just stay under that velocity ceiling to keep the plating bonded to the core. Either a taper or roll crimp works fine here; the one habit to build is a light touch on the crimp, since over-crimping any plated bullet can cut into the plating and hurt accuracy.
Made in the USA by Berry's Manufacturing, this is a straightforward, dependable component for anyone rolling their own .45 ACP for target practice, plinking, or competition. If you've shot Berry's plated bullets before, you already know the consistency; if you haven't, this is a good caliber to start with.
Yes. Berry's recommends using any published jacketed or cast load data that matches the 185 grain weight. The key rule is to stay under the 1250 fps max velocity rating so the copper plating stays bonded to the lead core.
They are. The copper plating fully encapsulates the lead core, which cuts down on exposed lead and airborne vaporization when the powder ignites. That makes them a cleaner choice than bare cast lead for indoor range work.
A taper or roll crimp both work with these bullets. The main thing is to avoid over-crimping, since too much pressure can cut into the plating and cause core separation, which shows up as copper fouling and lost accuracy. A light, consistent crimp is all you need.
The lighter 185 grain bullet gives you softer recoil and a flatter-feeling shot, which is easy on the hands during long range days. The semi-wadcutter shoulder also cuts clean, round holes in paper that are simple to score, making it a favorite for target and bullseye-style shooting.
| UPC | 711148002114 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00211 |
| Shipping Weight | 13.49 |
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