Berry's 40 Cal 180gr Target HP

Berry’s 40 Cal 180gr Target HP

Berry’s 40 Cal 180gr Target HP is a plated bullet component tailored for handloaders seeking consistent performance in .40 S&W and 10mm Auto ammunition. This 180-grain hollow point projectile features a balanced design optimized for training, target shooting, and recreational use. Sold as a component only—not loaded ammunition—it provides reliable accuracy and clean shooting for high-volume reloaders across a variety of .40-caliber platforms.

The bullet is built from a swaged lead core that is fully electroplated in copper and then re-struck to refine its final dimensions and cavity shape. With a diameter of .400″ and a bullet overall length of .629″, it is compatible with .40 S&W cartridges seated to approximately 1.125″ overall length, and 10mm Auto rounds seated to around 1.260″. The fully encapsulated construction eliminates exposed lead, supporting indoor-range use and reducing bore fouling across extended range sessions.

The Target Hollow Point (HP) design offers a wide frontal cavity while maintaining reliable feeding geometry. Though not intended for terminal expansion, the controlled nose cavity helps balance the bullet’s center of mass for improved in-flight stability and accuracy. It functions reliably in a wide range of semi-automatic handguns and pistol-caliber carbines chambered in .40 S&W and 10mm Auto.

Berry’s rates this bullet for velocities up to 1,250 feet per second. Maintaining this velocity threshold ensures the copper plating remains intact and the bullet performs consistently without core separation. Load data for similar 180gr jacketed or plated hollow point bullets may be used for development. A light taper crimp is recommended to secure the bullet without compromising its plated jacket.

Berry’s 40 Cal 180gr Target HP is an ideal option for reloaders looking to produce accurate, clean-shooting .40-caliber rounds for practice and sport. With a precision-engineered hollow point profile, durable plating, and flexible compatibility with .40 S&W and 10mm platforms, this bullet component supports dependable shooting performance at an affordable price.