Berry's 38 Cal 148gr Double End Wad Cutter

Berry’s 38 Cal 148gr Double End Wad Cutter

Berry’s 38 Cal 148gr Double End Wad Cutter is a plated bullet component engineered for precision handloading in .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges. Designed with a symmetrical double-end profile, this 148-grain wadcutter (DEWC) is ideal for target shooting, competitive bullseye disciplines, and practice loads requiring clean paper punching and uniform accuracy. This is a bullet component only—not loaded ammunition—and is optimized for low-to-moderate velocity applications.

Constructed with a swaged lead core and electroplated in copper to final weight, each bullet is re-struck to ensure dimensional consistency and a perfectly symmetrical shape. The bullet has a diameter of .357″, an overall length of .544″, and is intended for cartridges seated to approximately 1.231″ in .38 Spl and 1.580″ in .357 Mag. Its fully plated design eliminates exposed lead and supports reduced fouling, making it suitable for indoor range use and long shooting sessions without excessive barrel maintenance.

The double-end wadcutter profile allows for reversible seating, offering consistent alignment and versatility during reloading. Its flat front and straight sides produce clean, full-diameter holes in paper targets, aiding in easy scoring and enhanced visual feedback. It functions exceptionally well in revolvers using flush-seated loads and is often favored for match-grade applications requiring high shot-to-shot consistency.

Berry’s recommends keeping muzzle velocity at or below 1,250 feet per second to preserve plating integrity and ensure uniform terminal performance. Load data for similar 148gr plated or cast wadcutters may be referenced. While a taper or roll crimp can be used, extra care should be taken to avoid over-crimping, which can compromise the bullet’s plated surface and affect accuracy.

Berry’s 38 Cal 148gr Double End Wad Cutter offers reloaders a proven and economical solution for building accurate and clean-shooting target rounds. With its symmetrical design, full copper plating, and precision construction, it remains a staple component for competitive revolver shooters and high-volume training alike.