Berry'S Superior Plated Handgun Bullets 9Mm .356" 115 Gr Hbrntp 1000/Ct

Berry's Superior Plated 9mm handgun bullets give reloaders a cost-effective alternative to traditional jacketed ammunition without sacrificing barrel life or accuracy. These 115-grain hollow-base rounds feature electroplated construction designed to handle velocities up to 1500 fps, making them suitable for a wide range of 9mm loads from target practice to defensive ammunition development. The plating eliminates lead fouling in your barrel, a real advantage if you shoot regularly at indoor ranges or value easier barrel maintenance.

What sets plated bullets apart is their design philosophy. The hollow-base profile creates a longer bullet profile while maintaining the same 115-grain weight, which increases the contact area between the bullet and your barrel's rifling. This extra surface contact helps stabilize the round in flight and can improve shot-to-shot consistency on the range. Because these bullets are swaged and re-struck for uniformity, you get the precision you'd expect from higher-cost offerings—but at a friendlier price point for high-volume loaders.

Berry's thick plating is the workhorse here. It's engineered to withstand the pressure and friction of fast-moving loads, so you're not sacrificing performance or longevity. The maximum average cartridge length (SAAMI spec) is 1.169", and because the bullet weight matches standard 115-grain jacketed specs, you can use published load data for jacketed 9mm ammunition without recalculation. Load what you know, reload what works.

Each box contains 1000 rounds—enough to stock your reloading bench for serious range time or to dial in your carry load. Whether you're a high-volume competitor, a home defense tinkerer, or just someone who shoots enough to make reloading worth the effort, these plated bullets deliver accuracy and value in one package.

Key Features

• Electroplated construction eliminates lead barrel fouling
• Hollow-base design increases bullet-to-rifling contact for improved stability and accuracy
• Thick plating handles velocities up to 1500 fps
• 115-grain weight allows use of published jacketed bullet load data
• Swaged and re-struck for uniformity and precision
• 1000 rounds per box for high-volume reloaders

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use published 115-grain jacketed bullet load data with these plated rounds?

Yes. Because these bullets match the 115-grain weight of standard jacketed 9mm ammunition, you can safely use any published load data for jacketed bullets of the same weight. The plating does not change the load relationships.

What's the advantage of the hollow-base design?

The hollow base allows the overall bullet profile to be longer while keeping the weight at 115 grains. This longer profile creates more contact area with the barrel's rifling, which helps stabilize the bullet in flight and can improve accuracy and consistency.

How do plated bullets compare to lead or jacketed bullets for barrel fouling?

The electroplating prevents direct contact between the lead core and your barrel, eliminating the lead fouling you'd get from unplated lead rounds. This makes cleanup easier and extends barrel life, especially if you shoot indoors or frequently.

Are these bullets safe for high-velocity loads?

Yes, within limits. The thick plating is engineered to handle velocities up to 1500 fps. As long as your load data keeps you at or below that threshold, these bullets will perform reliably.