Anyone using Berry's hybrid bullets ?

[TexMex247]

Just placed an order today for some of these. Specifically 230gr for the 45 acp. I admit I've had the best accuracy from 200gr SWCs but I like the idea of a one size fits all bullet. I like to run a variety of plated bullets on some AR500 targets and imagine these should minimize splash back so they should work well.

Anyone out there load any up? If so how did they shoot for you?

 

[Texasjack]

I've always gotten great quality bullets from Berry's. Now, terminal performance on their "hybrid"? I can't vouch for that, as I haven't shot into ballistic gels or anything like that.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

I've only have thought of those for plinking only, but haven't bought any due to my mass of reloading supplies!

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

I would post a pic, but most likely get raided?

 

[hornetguy]

How can you load 'em if you can't FIND 'em? I looked a couple of weeks ago, and found zero... anywhere. Many suppliers said "no backorder"...

they LOOK good in pictures, however....

 

[TexMex247]

I had no problem getting 1k. Powder valley showed them in stock in 45 but not 9.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

How can you load 'em if you can't FIND 'em? I looked a couple of weeks ago, and found zero... anywhere. Many suppliers said "no backorder"...

they LOOK good in pictures, however....

Bruno has then off and on.

 

[TexMex247]

Decided to update this one after taking a few measurements and comparing to normal Berry's plated and Winchester 230gr HP. It looks like they ran the overall length very close to the plated RN with an overall length of .610" and a diameter of .4525". The plated RN in the same weight were .635" and .4515" diameter at the base.

Surprisingly the Winchester HPs were slightly longer at .638" but ran the most narrow at .451". I imagine their length is a product of their more aggressive hollow point which is noticeably deeper and wider.

Overall I'm pleased. Of course the real test will be out the end of a barrel but in my experience a slightly oversized bullet has great accuracy. I'm not sure how much expansion to expect at 45 auto velocities but like I said before, looking for less splash back against steel and some deformation when these touch down.

I'll post another update or start a new thread somewhere down the road when I put these through their paces. Looking at their profiles I'm certain I can run almost as long as the RN as their ogives are similar. If anyone's in the market, I'll give these a solid endorsement based on their consistency and QC if nothing else.

The picture below shows the plated RN top left, hybrid top right and Winchester HP on bottom and lower sides.