Bullets weigh less than labeled.

[Goldsboro]

New to the board. Hello all. Quick question. I purchased Berry’s bullets. 40 s&w/10 mm 180 gr. flat point .401 diameter. I checked several bullets and they all come in at 147 gr. Been reloading for a number of years with a break. I can adjust powder to the actual weight. Just wondering if this normal. All comments are welcome, thank you in advance!

 

[Docendo Discimus]

Welcome to THR.
This is not normal. What kind of scale are you using?

 

[eyeshot]

Send them back. I would think Berry's will make it right in a timely fashion. I use Berry's but would expect that I would get what I ordered and paid for.

 

[Goldsboro]

This is not normal. What kind of scale are you using?

It’s a Think Scale. Calibrated and check other bullets of different calibers. They were good.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Sounds like they sent 9mm by mistake.

 

[Docendo Discimus]

Can you measure the OD? It sounds like you may have gotten a batch of 9MM by mistake?

 

[Crazy Horse]

That's very odd. I have seen variances by as much as 3 grains on either side, but what you are listing indicates what is typically a 9mm weight. I have had a couple of instances (not from Berry's) where a couple of bullets were 147Gr 9mm FP bullets (after measuring). I did a quick search on the Alliant Reloaders section and the Hodgdon reloading site and neither list 147gr 40 S&W bullet weight. If you are sure they are 40 S&W diameter bullets, I'd get with Berry's and ask them about it.

CH

 

[edwardware]

I purchased Berry’s bullets. 40 s&w/10 mm 180 gr. flat point .401 diameter. I checked several bullets and they all come in at 147 gr.

Whoa. I expected 3 grains light, not 33 grains! Sum Sing Wong.

I betcha got a box of 9mm (0.356").

 

[Goldsboro]

Yep…. .357”. 9mm. Just sent a message to customer service. Thanks for you help!!

 

[FROGO207]

Stuff happens! They will make things OK for you. A habit that I got into years ago was to weigh and size check my bullets when I get them. There have been a couple times over the years that mistakes have been made. Sometimes it will be the wrong profile or HP instead of jacketed even. The person packing the product or the one picking a box in the warehouse can make a mistake. I feel it is better to find out when I get them than the dayI run out and I need to use them.

 

[Goldsboro]

Great advice! Thank you!!!!

 

[Riomouse911]

You’ll almost always find a grain or three in weight variance in a box of bullets, but you were right to put that one out for an answer like you did .

Stay safe.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Strange for Berry's to make that kind of mistake but, it happens. They're a first-class bunch of people.

 

[eyeshot]

To the OP. Your thread is timely in that I just received an order of Sierra 110gr. Varminter for my .308. Caliper is in hand and the bullets are being checked.

Something I am remiss in doing more often than not. (I hang my head)

 

[Goldsboro]

Working with Berry’s customer service today. Anticipating a positive outcome.

 

[RashQuestion]

Stuff happens!!!

Best to double check all items purchased from any and all vendors. Cheap Insurance just to check.

 

[Encoreman]

Were they .401 diameter? Just curious.

 

[lordpaxman]

Good thing you caught it. Although, it would have been hard to get them to seat and stay in a .40. Good luck.

 

[Ferris]

Good catch though it would quite amusing to try to seat them and have them fall into the case. My dumb ass would end up going into a resize/seat loop.

 

[MEHavey]

VERY unusual with reputable bullet brand/manufacturer.

Then again -- always pays to check:

In this case, I just boil the lube off; PC them; and load for the 32-20 Marlin, Taylor SAA/Smokewagon, and Ruger 30 Carbine using QuickLoad
-- a no-Brainer --
(which is a good thing)

 

[Goldsboro]

They were actually.357 diameter. Also, the bullets I ordered were flat nose, the label said flat nose and the actual bullet was a round nose.

 

[Carl N. Brown]

Gee, was the order shipped on a Friday or a Monday?
Kidding aside.
Mistakes happen. Good you caught it. Sounds like Berry's CS will make it right.

 

[Goldsboro]

Follow up. For those that replied to my post, thank you! Just spoke with a Berry’s representative. The bullets that I initially ordered will be shipped to me. They were very professional, apologetic and responsive. Berry’s have proven that they have a quality product and excellent customer service!