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Superior Plated 44 Caliber (0.429'''') Bullets - 44 Caliber (0.429'''' ) 240gr Flat Point 500/Box
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SKU: 100029088
Overview
Designed for .44 caliber handloading, this 240-grain flat point bullet is intended for shooters who want a plated option for practice or range use with compatible revolver loads. Berry’s describes it as swaged and plated to final weight, then re-struck for accuracy and precision, with a focus on keeping costs below jacketed rounds. It is also presented as a lead-free-fouling option and is rated for velocities up to 1850 fps. SAAMI maximum cartridge overall lengths are listed at 1.500" for .44 Special and 1.610" for .44 Magnum.
Why Hunters Choose the Berrys Manufacturing
Swaged Plated
To final weight for accuracy
More Affordable
Than jacketed rounds for value-conscious
Designed Not
To foul your barrel with
Rated Velocities
Up to 1850 fps
Flat Point
240-grain .44 caliber bullet for
Key Features
- 44 caliber (.429) 240-grain flat point bullets
- Superior plated design, swaged and plated to final weight
- Re-struck for accuracy and precision
- More affordable than jacketed rounds
- Designed not to foul barrels with lead
- Withstands velocities up to 1850 fps
Best Used For
- Handloaders seeking economical .44 caliber bullets for practice and range sessions
- Shooters loading .44 Special or .44 Magnum within listed SAAMI overall length limits
- Users wanting plated bullets that avoid lead fouling in their barrel
- Reloaders working with flat point bullets up to 1850 fps
Specifications
| Bullet Construction | Superior Plated |
|---|---|
| Bullet Style | Flat Point |
| Bullet Weight | 240gr |
| Caliber | 44 Caliber (0.429'''') |
| Lead Fouling Claim | Won't foul your barrel with lead |
| Maximum Velocity | 1850 fps |
| Plated | Yes |
| Quantity | 500/Box |
| Re Struck | Yes |
| Saami Max 44 Mag Col | 1.610" |
| Saami Max 44spl Col | 1.500" |
| Swaged | Yes |
Pros
- Swaged and plated to final weight for accuracy and precision.
- More affordable than jacketed rounds for value-conscious reloaders.
- Designed not to foul your barrel with lead.
- Rated for velocities up to 1850 fps.
- Flat point 240-grain .44 caliber bullet for compatible loads.
- 500-bullet box supports bulk reloading needs.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for .44 caliber applications only, so it is not a general-purpose bullet choice across other calibers.
- The plated construction is positioned as a more affordable alternative to jacketed rounds, which may matter if you prioritize cost over other loading options.
- Maximum velocity is stated at up to 1850 fps, so loads intended to exceed that range are outside the product’s specified use.
- SAAMI maximum overall lengths are listed separately for .44 Special and .44 Magnum, so cartridge fit should be checked carefully when loading.
Suggested Comparisons
- .44 caliber bullets
- Plated bullets
- Handloading components
- Revolver ammunition components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading scale
- Bullet puller
- Cartridge case gauge
- Powder measure
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet weight is this product?
This is a .44 caliber (.429") bullet in a 240 grain flat point profile.
How many bullets come in a box?
The product is sold in a 500-count box.
What cartridge overall lengths are listed for use with these bullets?
The source lists SAAMI maximum cartridge overall lengths of 1.500" for .44 Special and 1.610" for .44 Magnum.
What is the stated maximum velocity for these bullets?
The source states they can withstand velocities up to 1850 fps.
What does Berry's say about how these bullets are made?
Berry's says these bullets are swaged and plated to final weight and re-struck for accuracy and precision.