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Superior Thick Plated 9mm (0.356'''') Bullets - 9mm (0.356'''' ) 115gr Hollow Base Rn 250/Box
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SKU: 100029124
Overview
These plated 9mm bullets are built for shooters who want a practical option for loading range or practice ammunition without moving to jacketed projectiles. The hollow base design gives the bullet a longer profile and more contact area with the barrel and rifling, which is intended to support stability and accuracy. Berry’s also notes that the thick plating is suited for use up to 1500 fps, making this a fit for higher-velocity loads within that limit. With 250 bullets per box, they offer a straightforward choice for handloaders who want plated construction and a 115-grain hollow base round nose profile.
Why Hunters Choose the Berrys Manufacturing
Swaged Plated
To final weight for consistent
Re-struck Accuracy
Precision
More Affordable
Than jacketed rounds
Higher Velocities,
Up to 1500 fps
Hollow Base
Barrel and rifling
Key Features
- Berry's Superior Plated bullets are swaged and plated to final weight, then re-struck for accuracy and precision.
- Hollow base design provides a longer profile and more contact area with barrel and rifling.
- Thick plate construction is designed to handle velocities up to 1500 fps.
- Made for shooters seeking increased accuracy and higher velocities.
- More affordable than jacketed rounds and won't foul your barrel with lead.
- 115-grain 9mm (.356) hollow base round nose bullets, 250 per box.
Best Used For
- Handloaders seeking plated 9mm bullets for practice ammunition at moderate cost
- Shooters loading 9mm rounds for higher velocities up to 1500 fps
- Reloaders wanting hollow base bullets with a longer profile for stability
- Range users who prefer plated bullets to avoid lead fouling in barrels
- Experienced handloaders building accurate 115gr 9mm loads with consistent bullet weight
Specifications
| Accuracy Claim | Designed for increased accuracy and precision |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter | 9mm (0.356'''') |
| Bullet Type | Hollow Base Rn |
| Bullet Weight | 115gr |
| Construction | Swaged and plated to final weight and re-struck |
| Hollow Base | Yes |
| Lead Fouling Claim | Won't foul your barrel with lead |
| Loadable | Yes |
| Maximum Velocity | 1500fps |
| Plated | Superior Plated |
| Quantity | 250/Box |
| Thick Plate | Yes |
| Velocity Claim | Designed for higher velocities |
Pros
- Swaged and plated to final weight for consistent bullet dimensions.
- Re-struck for accuracy and precision.
- More affordable than jacketed rounds.
- Designed for higher velocities, up to 1500 fps.
- Hollow base profile provides more contact area with barrel and rifling.
- Thick plate construction supports the stated velocity range.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- These are plated bullets rather than jacketed rounds, so they’re positioned as a more affordable option with a different construction and performance envelope.
- The thick plate is described as suitable up to 1500 fps, so loads intended to exceed that level would fall outside the stated use range.
- The hollow base design makes the bullet profile longer while keeping the same weight, which may matter when planning seating depth and overall load development.
- Product information here is limited to the bullet design and packaging; no additional load data or compatibility details are provided.
Suggested Comparisons
- 9mm FMJ-style bullets
- Other bullet weights for 9mm handloading
- Plated handgun bullets
- Hollow base bullet designs
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet storage box
- Reloading press
- Powder scale
- Bullet puller
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this box of Berry's Superior Thick Plated 9mm bullets?
This product is a 250-count box of 9mm (.356") 115gr Hollow Base Round Nose bullets.
What does the hollow base design do according to the product data?
The hollow base allows the bullet profile to be longer and provides more contact area with the barrel and rifling to help stabilize the bullet and improve accuracy.
What does Berry's say about the plating on these bullets?
Berry's describes them as thick plated bullets that are swaged and plated to final weight and re-struck for accuracy and precision.
Are these bullets intended for higher velocities?
Yes. The product description says the thick plate allows the bullet to handle up to 1500 fps.
Is there any information provided about barrel fouling or lead buildup?
The description says these plated bullets won't foul your barrel with lead.