Berry's 40 Cal 180gr Hybrid HP

Berry’s 40 Cal 180gr Hybrid HP

Berry’s 40 Cal 180gr Hybrid HP is a plated bullet component engineered for reloaders seeking dependable accuracy and terminal performance in .40 S&W ammunition. Designed specifically for defensive training and subsonic applications, this 180-grain Hybrid Hollow Point (HP) projectile combines advanced cavity geometry with fully encapsulated construction. It is sold as a bullet only—not factory-loaded ammo—making it ideal for custom defensive handloads and consistent carry-practice rounds.

This bullet begins with a swaged lead core electroplated in copper to final weight, ensuring full encapsulation with no exposed lead. A final re-strike step refines the hollow point cavity and bullet dimensions, delivering uniform expansion potential and consistent weight. With a bullet diameter of .400″ and a bullet overall length of .598″, it is designed to seat to a cartridge overall length near 1.120″, compatible with most .40 S&W semi-automatic platforms.

The Hybrid HP profile merges traditional hollow point expansion with smooth feeding geometry, making it well-suited for everyday carry practice and personal defense training. The cavity is designed for controlled expansion at moderate velocities, while the ogive shape supports consistent chambering across various magazines and feed ramps. The bullet’s balance of weight and shape offers reliable in-flight behavior at close to mid-range distances.

Berry’s recommends a velocity window of 975 to 1,075 feet per second to optimize expansion and maintain structural integrity. Handloaders should use a round nose seating stem to avoid altering the cavity, and apply a light taper crimp to hold seating depth without compromising the plated surface. Load data for similar 180gr hollow point projectiles may be referenced, with care taken to stay within the advised velocity limits.

Berry’s 40 Cal 180gr Hybrid HP is a purpose-driven solution for reloaders aiming to replicate defensive ammunition characteristics in their own .40 S&W builds. It offers clean shooting, consistent expansion behavior, and dependable feeding—all in a cost-effective plated format ideal for personal protection training and subsonic defensive load development.