Berry's 500 350gr S&W RS .50 Cal

Berry’s 500 350gr S&W RS .50 Cal

Berry’s 500 350gr S&W RS .50 Cal is a plated bullet component engineered for handloaders producing custom ammunition for high-powered platforms like 50 AE and 500 S&W Magnum. This 350-grain Round Shoulder (RS) projectile offers heavy-weight performance, clean shooting, and reliable feeding in both revolver and semi-automatic handgun systems. Sold as a bullet component only—not factory-loaded ammunition—it supports a wide range of applications from big-game hunting to tactical defense and range work.

This bullet is constructed from a swaged lead core that is fully encapsulated in a copper plating. It is re-struck to ensure dimensional precision, yielding consistent diameter and weight across production lots. Measuring .720″ in bullet overall length, it is designed for seating to a cartridge overall length of 1.575″ in 50 AE or 2.100″ in 500 S&W Magnum. Its fully plated design eliminates exposed lead, making it suitable for indoor use and reducing barrel fouling in high-volume or magnum loads.

The round shoulder profile promotes smooth feeding and reliable chambering in both cylinder-fed revolvers and semi-automatic large-caliber pistols. The 350gr weight delivers increased momentum and penetration, making it a strong choice for large-game hunting or high-impact target applications. Its geometry ensures dependable accuracy and consistent point-of-impact across a range of magnum velocities.

Berry’s specifies a maximum operating velocity of 2,000 feet per second. Exceeding this limit may cause bullet core separation or compromise plating integrity, leading to accuracy degradation and fouling. Load data for jacketed or cast bullets of the same weight and shape is applicable. A taper or roll crimp can be used, but care must be taken to avoid over-crimping, which can damage the plating and impair bullet performance.

Berry’s 500 350gr S&W RS .50 Cal offers handloaders a powerful, clean, and reliable component for assembling large-bore ammunition. With its re-strike precision, complete copper plating, and versatile shoulder profile, it’s ideal for reloaders building rounds for heavy-recoil applications, hunting, or defensive shooting with either 50 AE or 500 S&W Magnum cartridges.