Berry's 38 Cal 158gr FP-TP

Berry’s 38 Cal 158gr FP-TP

Berry’s 38 Cal 158gr FP-TP is a plated bullet component engineered for reloaders building precision loads in .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges. This 158-grain Flat Point – Tapered Point (FP-TP) bullet combines robust energy delivery with clean performance in revolver and lever-action platforms. It is sold exclusively as a component—not factory-loaded ammunition—making it ideal for target shooting, range use, or hunting practice.

The bullet is made from a swaged lead core that is fully electroplated with copper, followed by a re-strike process to ensure uniform diameter and consistent weight. With a bullet overall length of .642″, it is suitable for loading to a cartridge overall length of 1.430″ for .38 Special and 1.580″ for .357 Magnum. The fully plated design eliminates exposed lead, reduces fouling, and makes it safe for indoor range use or extended shooting sessions in high-volume scenarios.

The FP-TP profile delivers both reliable feeding and solid terminal impact. The flat meplat ensures safe cycling in tubular magazines, while the tapered ogive enhances stability and ballistic efficiency. This design is compatible with both single-action and double-action revolvers, as well as lever guns chambered in .357 Magnum or .38 Special.

Berry’s recommends a maximum velocity of 1,500 feet per second to maintain bullet integrity and accuracy. Surpassing this velocity threshold may result in bullet core separation or increased copper fouling. Load data for cast or jacketed bullets of similar weight and shape may be used, with either taper or roll crimps acceptable. However, over-crimping must be avoided to preserve bullet structure and flight consistency.

Berry’s 38 Cal 158gr FP-TP gives handloaders a versatile, clean-shooting solution for two of the most widely used revolver cartridges. Its fully plated construction, hybrid profile, and precision finishing make it an excellent option for reloaders developing dependable ammunition for practice, competition, or traditional field use in .38 Special or .357 Magnum platforms.