Berry Discontinue 148 HBWC?

flyguy958 · March 2, 2014, 08:37 PM

It looks like Berry Bullets discontinued there 38cal 148 HBWC. Wonder why? They have DEWC in that weight and caliber.

arizona98tj · March 2, 2014, 08:54 PM

I would imagine it was a business decision....sales don't support having it in the lineup compared to resources being used to produce other bullets that have a higher demand.

transtech · March 3, 2014, 05:20 PM

I have confirmed that yes, Berry's is discontinuing production of the subject bullet, confirmed by phone call to St. George, Utah. However, Powder Valley still has some of them in stock @ a decent price in the 250 boxes, but not the thou's. My favorite Berry's bullet for 357 Magnum lead-free target loads with a lead-free primer & a clean powder.

jimwill48 · March 4, 2014, 12:59 PM

They also dc'ed my favorite bullet the .32 cal HBWC used these in all my .32 cal pistols and even light loads in a 30/30. Guess will have to find a mould and do it myself...sigh...

flyguy958 · March 4, 2014, 08:18 PM

Well. went to the horse's mouth. Yes they have suspended production of the 38 cal HBWC, and I guess the 32 HBWC as well. Reason it seems is that auto bullet feeders on presses can't tell which way is up, so those folks are buying DEWC. To paraphrase what arizona98tj said, make what you sell the most of and you'll make more money.

They did say they may bring them back after this latest rush wanes some.

March 2, 2014, 08:37 PM	#1
flyguy958 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2009 Location: SC Posts: 200	Berry Discontinue 148 HBWC? It looks like Berry Bullets discontinued there 38cal 148 HBWC. Wonder why? They have DEWC in that weight and caliber. __________________ You can have your own opinion but you can't make up your own facts !

March 2, 2014, 08:54 PM	#2
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	I would imagine it was a business decision....sales don't support having it in the lineup compared to resources being used to produce other bullets that have a higher demand. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

March 3, 2014, 05:20 PM	#3
transtech Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2010 Posts: 14	Berry's 38 cal. 148 gr HBWC I have confirmed that yes, Berry's is discontinuing production of the subject bullet, confirmed by phone call to St. George, Utah. However, Powder Valley still has some of them in stock @ a decent price in the 250 boxes, but not the thou's. My favorite Berry's bullet for 357 Magnum lead-free target loads with a lead-free primer & a clean powder.

March 4, 2014, 08:18 PM	#5
flyguy958 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2009 Location: SC Posts: 200	Well. went to the horse's mouth. Yes they have suspended production of the 38 cal HBWC, and I guess the 32 HBWC as well. Reason it seems is that auto bullet feeders on presses can't tell which way is up, so those folks are buying DEWC. To paraphrase what arizona98tj said, make what you sell the most of and you'll make more money. They did say they may bring them back after this latest rush wanes some. __________________ You can have your own opinion but you can't make up your own facts !

March 4, 2014, 12:59 PM	#4
jimwill48 Member Join Date: April 30, 2012 Posts: 23	They also dc'ed my favorite bullet the .32 cal HBWC used these in all my .32 cal pistols and even light loads in a 30/30. Guess will have to find a mould and do it myself...sigh...