Berry's 38 Cal 158gr Target HP

Berry’s 38 Cal 158gr Target HP

Berry’s 38 Cal 158gr Target HP is a plated bullet component designed for precision-minded handloaders developing loads for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers and carbines. This 158-grain hollow point projectile is optimized for range performance and clean indoor shooting. Sold strictly as a bullet component—not as loaded ammunition—it is ideal for controlled training sessions, paper-punching accuracy, and high-volume practice loads.

Each bullet begins with a swaged lead core electroplated in copper to its final weight. The full plating fully encapsulates the lead, eliminating airborne exposure and minimizing barrel fouling. The bullet is finished with a re-strike process to ensure dimensional uniformity and consistent weight across large batches. With a diameter of .357″, this hollow point is compatible with standard .38 Spl and .357 Mag brass and revolver chambers.

The hollow point profile is specifically engineered for range performance, not expansion. Its shape offers a balanced blend of frontal surface area and smooth feeding, supporting consistent point-of-impact and reliable behavior in lever-action rifles and double-action revolvers. It is suitable for both small- and large-frame platforms chambered in these classic revolver calibers.

Berry’s rates this bullet for velocities up to 1,250 feet per second. Staying within this range preserves plating integrity and ensures predictable performance. Load data for comparable 158gr plated or jacketed hollow point bullets may be referenced. Either a taper or roll crimp may be used, but care must be taken to avoid over-crimping, which can compromise the bullet’s plated jacket and accuracy.

Berry’s 38 Cal 158gr Target HP offers reloaders a clean, reliable, and cost-effective bullet for range work in two of the most enduring revolver calibers. Its plated construction supports indoor use, while the target-style hollow point provides excellent accuracy for both revolver shooters and lever-action enthusiasts who value traditional calibers and repeatable results.