Superior Plated 38/357 Caliber (0.357'''') Bullets - 38 Caliber (0.357'''') 158gr Flat Point 1,000/Box

Name: Superior Plated 38/357 Caliber (0.357'''') Bullets - 38 Caliber (0.357'''') 158gr Flat Point 1,000/Box
Brand: Berrys Manufacturing
SKU: 100029050
Price: 118.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

These plated bullets are intended for handloaders building .38/.357 caliber ammunition with a 158-grain flat point profile. Berry’s describes them as swaged, plated to final weight, and re-struck for accuracy and precision, with a design that offers a more affordable alternative to jacketed rounds. They are specified for a minimum velocity of 800 fps and can withstand velocities up to 1250 fps, with SAAMI maximum cartridge overall lengths listed for .357 Magnum and .38 Special. For shooters loading in volume, the 1,000-count box provides a practical supply for range use and general practice.

Why Hunters Choose the Berrys Manufacturing

Swaged Plated

To final weight for accuracy

More Affordable

Than jacketed rounds for high-volume

Designed Avoid

Lead fouling in your barrel

158-grain Flat

Point profile in .38/.357 caliber

Specified 800

Fps minimum velocity and up

Key Features

Swaged and plated to final weight for accuracy and precision.
38 caliber .357, 158-grain flat point bullets.
Packaged 1,000 bullets per box.
More affordable than jacketed rounds.
Designed not to foul your barrel with lead.
Minimum velocity 800 fps; withstands velocities up to 1250 fps.

Best Used For

Handloaders seeking plated .38/.357 bullets for range practice and load development
Shooters loading .38 Special or .357 Magnum within listed SAAMI overall length limits
Users wanting a more affordable alternative to jacketed bullets for high-volume shooting
Reloaders working with velocities between 800 fps and 1250 fps
Those prioritizing reduced lead fouling in their handgun barrels

Specifications

Bullet Diameter	0.357''''
Bullet Style	Flat Point
Bullet Weight	158gr
Caliber	38/357 Caliber (0.357'''')
Lead Fouling Claim	Won't foul your barrel with lead
Maximum Velocity	1250 fps
Minimum Velocity	800 fps
More Affordable Than Jacketed Rounds	Yes
Plated	Yes
Quantity	1,000/Box
Re Struck	Yes
Saami Max 357 Mag Col	1.590
Saami Max 38 Spl Col	1.550"
Swaged	Yes

Pros

Swaged and plated to final weight for accuracy and precision
More affordable than jacketed rounds for high-volume loading
Designed to avoid lead fouling in your barrel
158-grain flat point profile in .38/.357 caliber
Specified for 800 fps minimum velocity and up to 1250 fps
SAAMI max COL listed for .357 Magnum and .38 Special

Considerations & Trade-offs

Designed for .38/.357 caliber use only, so it’s not a universal bullet choice across other handgun calibers.
The stated velocity window is specific: minimum 800 fps and up to 1250 fps, which may limit load development outside that range.
SAAMI maximum cartridge overall lengths are provided for .357 Magnum and .38 Special, so seating depth and overall length need to be checked carefully during loading.
As plated bullets, they offer a cost-conscious alternative to jacketed rounds, but the product details do not claim the same performance characteristics as jacketed bullets.

Suggested Comparisons

.357 Magnum bullets
.38 Special bullets
Plated handgun bullets
Reloading components

Suggested Accessories

Reloading dies
Powder scale
Bullet puller
Cartridge case gauge

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber and bullet weight is this product?

This is a .357 caliber / 38 caliber bullet in 158 grain flat point form.

How many bullets come in a box?

The product is sold as 1,000 bullets per box.

What velocity range is listed for these bullets?

The listed minimum velocity is 800 fps, and they can withstand velocities up to 1250 fps.

What cartridge overall lengths are specified?

The source lists SAAMI maximum COL of 1.590" for .357 Magnum and 1.550" for .38 Special.

What does Berry's say about how these bullets are made?

Berry's says they are swaged and plated to final weight and re-struck for accuracy and precision.