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Superior Plated 45 Caliber (0.452'''') Bullets - 45 Caliber (0.452'''' ) 185gr Hollow Base Round Nose 500/Box
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SKU: 100029102
Overview
Berry’s plated bullets are built for shooters who want a practical option for .45 caliber loading without moving to jacketed rounds. This 185-grain hollow base round nose design is suited to handloaders working within the listed SAAMI maximum overall length of 1.275 inches and velocities up to 1,250 fps. The swaged and plated construction is intended to deliver final-weight consistency and re-struck accuracy and precision, while also avoiding lead fouling in the barrel. Offered in a 500-count box, it is a straightforward choice for range use and other high-volume shooting where load consistency matters.
Why Hunters Choose the Berrys Manufacturing
Swaged Plated
To final weight for consistent
Re-struck Accuracy
Precision
More Affordable
Than jacketed rounds
Designed Not
To foul your barrel with
Rated Withstand
Velocities up to 1,250 fps
Key Features
- Berry's Superior Plated bullets are swaged and plated to final weight.
- Re-struck for accuracy and precision.
- More affordable than jacketed rounds.
- Designed not to foul your barrel with lead.
- SAAMI maximum COL is 1.275 inches.
- Rated for velocities up to 1,250 fps.
Best Used For
- Handloaders seeking plated .45 caliber bullets for practice or range sessions
- Shooters loading 185gr hollow base round nose rounds within SAAMI max COL limits
- Users wanting a more affordable alternative to jacketed bullets for volume shooting
- Reloaders working with velocities up to 1,250 fps in compatible .45 caliber loads
Specifications
| Bullet Style | Hollow Base Round Nose |
|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 185gr |
| Caliber | 45 Caliber (0.452'''') |
| Lead Fouling Claim | Won't foul your barrel with lead |
| Maximum Velocity | 1,250 fps |
| More Affordable Than Jacketed Rounds | Yes |
| Plated | Yes |
| Quantity | 500/Box |
| Saami Max Col | 1.275" |
| Swaged | Yes |
Pros
- Swaged and plated to final weight for consistent bullet construction.
- Re-struck for accuracy and precision.
- More affordable than jacketed rounds.
- Designed not to foul your barrel with lead.
- Rated to withstand velocities up to 1,250 fps.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- These are component bullets, so they require loading into compatible .45 caliber ammunition rather than serving as ready-to-use cartridges.
- The listed SAAMI maximum COL of 1.275" means seating depth and overall cartridge length need to be kept within that limit during load development.
- The stated velocity limit is up to 1,250 fps, so they are intended for loads within that range rather than higher-velocity applications.
- As plated bullets, they are positioned as a more affordable alternative to jacketed rounds, which may matter if your priority is cost over a jacketed-style construction.
Suggested Comparisons
- Jacketed bullets
- Lead bullets
- Other .45 caliber bullet weights
- Practice and target shooting ammunition components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press
- Bullet puller
- Powder scale
- Case gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet style is this product?
This is a .45 caliber (0.452") 185 grain hollow base round nose bullet.
How many bullets are included in the box?
The product is sold as a 500-count box.
What is the maximum cartridge overall length listed for this bullet?
The listed SAAMI maximum cartridge overall length is 1.275 inches.
What velocity can these bullets withstand?
The product description states they can withstand velocities up to 1,250 fps.
Are these bullets jacketed or plated?
They are Berry's Superior Plated Bullets, described as swaged and plated to final weight and re-struck for accuracy and precision.