Berry bullets

Jeryray · March 4, 2018, 02:48 PM

I see 3 choices for 9mm 124g berrys. Typical round nose, target hollow point.
9 mm 124 gr Hollow Base Flat Point Thick Plate.

Anyone tried any of these.

Been using the round nose in my matches, but would like cleaner hole without jams.

TIA

locknloader · March 4, 2018, 05:48 PM

Ive shot the round nose and HBFP, they are pretty accurate. Never any issues with jams. I load them light near starting loads, switched over to FMJ though so i dont use them any more.

kmw1954 · March 4, 2018, 08:39 PM

I just shot a bunch of 124gr HBFPTP today along with 115gr RN. I used up all the 124gr RN I had and haven't bought more. I like the HBFP, they shoot well, make clean holes and feed w/o any problems in 2 guns. I haven't loaded any hollow points.

Machineguntony · March 5, 2018, 12:59 AM

I make it a sport to see how low I can go on a cost per round, so I typically buy the 115.

But I bought some 124 round nose once when they were on sale, and I couldn’t tell the difference from the 115, performance wise. No jams. Fed cleanly. I had no complaints.

I love Berry’s played when they’re on sale. Berry’s or Bullet Works.

tranders · March 5, 2018, 12:57 PM

I have went through 1,000 of the 124gr RN. Great bullet,works well.

kmw1954 · March 5, 2018, 02:19 PM

Yes I have been thru 2000+ and have another 2000 sitting on my self waiting to be loaded.

robhic · March 5, 2018, 03:03 PM

I just finished using up a box of 500 RN with flat base. I've never had a problem I can remember. I use 115 for target use and recently started using BAYOU BULLETS Hi-Tek coated bullets cuz they're about 10 miles away from me. I go pickup what I order to save shipping. But no issues with the Berry's when used.

markr6754 · March 5, 2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kmw1954

Yes I have been thru 2000+ and have another 2000 sitting on my self waiting to be loaded.

So Kevin, how did you load the Berry’s 124gr? You know my 115gr experience. Shot up the 250 I’d initially purchased, went back to Cabela’s for more...and all 115gr was out...except for Hornady HP XTP...too costly for me. Picked up 1,000 rds of 124gr CP RN, again, all they had in stock. I used my HP-38 and worked up loads from 3.7gr to 4.0, COL 1.150”, but 1.155” on the 4.0gr loads. Slide failed to lock back on the 3.7gr loads, but everything shot fine, and pretty nearly the same accuracy. If I squint at the targets, maybe the 3.8gr and 3.9 gr were a bit closer groups, and nearer to where I’d intended the puka to be in the paper.
I just grabbed some new powders in Bullets.com closing sale...1lb each of WST, VV N-320, and Ramshot Silhouette. This gives me 4 different powder choices, and I believe they all have loads for Berry’s CP bullets. I’m ready to get busy. 300 9mm cases cleaned, sized, primed, and expanded. Can’t wait.

armoredman · March 6, 2018, 12:28 AM

I used the Target Hollow Point in the past - jammed in everything, even the Scorpion.

kmw1954 · March 6, 2018, 01:17 AM

Hi Mark,
Pretty much the same as what you just did with HP-38. I started at 3.9gr at 1.160" OAL and finally found that the 4.1gr to 4.3gr at 1.155" just shot the best.

Am just now working up loads with the 124gr Hollow Base using AA#5, Silhouette and the HP-38. So far I am really pleased with the Ramshot loaded between 4.9gr and 5.1gr. The AA#5 at starting loads my 92 didn't like them.

March 4, 2018, 02:48 PM	#1
Jeryray Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2016 Location: NY Area Posts: 310	Berry bullets I see 3 choices for 9mm 124g berrys. Typical round nose, target hollow point. 9 mm 124 gr Hollow Base Flat Point Thick Plate. Anyone tried any of these. Been using the round nose in my matches, but would like cleaner hole without jams. TIA __________________ NRA Life Member NRA CSRO NRA Pistol Instructor NYS CCL Instructor

March 5, 2018, 12:59 AM	#4
Machineguntony Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2013 Posts: 1,277	I make it a sport to see how low I can go on a cost per round, so I typically buy the 115. But I bought some 124 round nose once when they were on sale, and I couldn’t tell the difference from the 115, performance wise. No jams. Fed cleanly. I had no complaints. I love Berry’s played when they’re on sale. Berry’s or Bullet Works. __________________ Sent from Motorola DynaTac 8000x

March 5, 2018, 03:03 PM	#7
robhic Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2016 Location: Outside of New Orleans, LA. Posts: 313	I just finished using up a box of 500 RN with flat base. I've never had a problem I can remember. I use 115 for target use and recently started using BAYOU BULLETS Hi-Tek coated bullets cuz they're about 10 miles away from me. I go pickup what I order to save shipping. But no issues with the Berry's when used. __________________ - Robert

March 4, 2018, 05:48 PM	#2
locknloader Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2017 Posts: 164	Ive shot the round nose and HBFP, they are pretty accurate. Never any issues with jams. I load them light near starting loads, switched over to FMJ though so i dont use them any more.

March 4, 2018, 08:39 PM	#3
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	I just shot a bunch of 124gr HBFPTP today along with 115gr RN. I used up all the 124gr RN I had and haven't bought more. I like the HBFP, they shoot well, make clean holes and feed w/o any problems in 2 guns. I haven't loaded any hollow points.

March 5, 2018, 12:57 PM	#5
tranders Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 233	I have went through 1,000 of the 124gr RN. Great bullet,works well.

March 5, 2018, 02:19 PM	#6
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	Yes I have been thru 2000+ and have another 2000 sitting on my self waiting to be loaded.

March 6, 2018, 12:28 AM	#9
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	I used the Target Hollow Point in the past - jammed in everything, even the Scorpion.

March 6, 2018, 01:17 AM	#10
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	Hi Mark, Pretty much the same as what you just did with HP-38. I started at 3.9gr at 1.160" OAL and finally found that the 4.1gr to 4.3gr at 1.155" just shot the best. Am just now working up loads with the 124gr Hollow Base using AA#5, Silhouette and the HP-38. So far I am really pleased with the Ramshot loaded between 4.9gr and 5.1gr. The AA#5 at starting loads my 92 didn't like them.