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.38/.357 (.357) 148gr Double-Ended Wad-Cutter
.38/.357 (.357) 148gr Double-Ended Wad-Cutter
Berry’s .38/.357 (.357) 148gr Double-Ended Wad-Cutter is a plated target wadcutter built for clean, easy-to-score holes on paper. This 148-grain wadcutter starts with a swaged lead core and is then plated with copper to the final weight, so no lead is left exposed at the range. Both ends have a flat nose, and the shape is symmetrical, so the wadcutter bullet loads the same in either direction for a steady, accurate load. Seat it in .38 Special or .357 Magnum brass and shoot it in your favorite revolver. You get mild recoil, low fouling, better accuracy, and a true .357 diameter. These 38 special wadcutters carry a maximum velocity of 1,250 f.p.s. and make a favorite target load for range days and competition. Backed by more than 60 years of Berry’s Superior Plated Bullets®.
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- Bullet O.A.L.: .544"
- Cartridge Name: .38 Spl
- Cartridge O.A.L.: 1.231"
- Max Velocity: 1250 fps
- Cartridge Name: .357 Mag
- Cartridge O.A.L.: 1.580"
- Max Velocity: 1250 fps
- Load data for our Superior Plated Bullets® can be found in any manual or on any powder manufacturer’s website.
- Cast or jacketed data with the same grain weight and profile will work with our bullets.
- You can use a taper or a roll crimp.
- Don’t over crimp the brass after seating. This causes bullet core separation, leading to increased copper fouling and accuracy issues.
- Don’t exceed the recommended maximum velocities listed. This creates bullet core separation and accuracy issues.
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What Is a Double-Ended Wadcutter?
A wadcutter is a handgun bullet with a flat face. Loaded in ammo, it often sits flush with the case mouth. A double-ended wadcutter (DEWC) is a type of full wadcutter with a flat face on both ends. The shape is a plain cylinder, so it loads the same no matter which end goes in first. Wad cutters like this one punch a clean, round hole in paper, which makes scoring easy. Unlike a round nose bullet, the sharp, flat edge cuts the target instead of pushing through it. This is why target wadcutters have stayed a top match choice for over a century.
Why Choose 38 Special Wadcutters
The .38 Special was designed by S&W in 1898 and is still one of the most accurate, easy-shooting revolver rounds made. A .38 Special load gives mild recoil and clean holes, which is why it shines as a target load. You can also load these in a .357 magnum revolver, where a magnum revolver reaches higher velocity. Because a .357 also fires .38 Special, one bullet covers both.
Full wadcutters are mostly a range and match pick, but some shooters carry them in a revolver for self-defense, thanks to the deep, clean wound channel and mild recoil. Reloading your own with Berry’s bullets costs far less.
Our Bullet-Making Process
Berry’s copper-plated bullets are made in four steps:
- Swaged lead core: A pure lead core is pressed for even weight and steady flight.
- Copper plating: Copper is bonded over the core, which cuts lead exposure and lowers fouling.
- Re-struck: Each bullet is struck to hold a true .357 diameter and flat, square ends.
- Quality check: Every bullet is measured for size, weight, and plating before it ships.
This gives cleaner shooting than a cast bullet, a bare lead bullet, or an old-style lead wadcutter, with better accuracy shot to shot.
Double-Ended 38 Special Wadcutter: Design & Use Cases
The symmetrical design of the double-ended wadcutter is not just for ease of loading; it also ensures consistent behavior and performance, as the bullet’s profile does not change regardless of how it is loaded. This consistency is crucial for competitive target shooters who demand precision and reliability from their special wadcutter loads.
In terms of applications, while we generally recommend wadcutters be used as target ammo, the 38 Special wadcutter, including this double-ended version, can be used for self-defense due to its low recoil, higher velocity potential with certain powder charges, and the sharp, clean wound channels it creates. The flat front (or flat nose), however, does typically mean they travel at lower velocities compared to round-nose or hollow point bullets. This lower velocity can be an advantage for shooters looking for a round that is easier to control, with the tradeoff being reduced penetration. However, we do not recommend the use of this bullet for hunting unless you are exclusively going after small game.
Why Reload with Berry’s
For more than 60 years, Berry’s has made bullets in the USA for reloaders who want an accurate load at a fair price. Every bullet drops into the seating die the same way, so load work stays simple. The flat wadcutter face scores clean and keeps your groups tight.
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