Berry's 40 Cal 200gr FP

Berry’s 40 Cal 200gr FP

Berry’s 40 Cal 200gr FP is a plated bullet component crafted for reloaders assembling precision loads in .40 S&W and 10mm Auto platforms. Featuring a flat point (FP) profile, this 200-grain projectile offers stable performance, smooth feeding, and balanced recoil. Designed for versatility across both personal defense practice and range-focused shooting, this is a bullet component only and not factory-loaded ammunition.

The bullet is produced using a swaged lead core electroplated in copper to its final weight. A re-strike process ensures consistent diameter, weight, and shape across production lots. It measures .400″ in diameter with a bullet overall length of .656″, and is designed for use in .40 S&W cartridges loaded to an approximate overall length of 1.125″ and in 10mm Auto cartridges seated near 1.250″. The fully plated design eliminates exposed lead, making it ideal for indoor range use and minimizing bore fouling during extended sessions.

The flat point geometry promotes reliable feeding and consistent terminal contact on steel and paper targets. Its broad frontal surface helps with straight-line flight and predictable energy transfer, whether used in polymer-framed pistols, service handguns, or 10mm hunting pistols. This bullet performs effectively in both defensive practice loads and recreational training rounds, offering excellent adaptability for high-volume shooting.

Berry’s specifies a maximum recommended velocity of 1,500 feet per second. Staying within this range helps maintain plating integrity and bullet performance. Both taper and roll crimps are compatible with this design, though over-crimping should be avoided to prevent plating damage. Load data for similar 200gr plated or jacketed flat point bullets may be used as a reliable starting point for development.

Berry’s 40 Cal 200gr FP offers a clean-shooting, accurate, and cost-effective solution for reloaders working with .40 S&W and 10mm cartridges. With its durable construction, smooth feeding profile, and proven consistency, this bullet supports a wide range of range and practice applications while delivering the reliability shooters expect from Berry’s plated components.