Dead Nuts 380 Auto (.355″) 88gr JHP Bullets

The Dead Nuts Auto 88gr JHP is a brand new, made in the USA jacketed hollow point bullet for the 380 Auto, built for reloaders who want quality defensive projectiles at a fair price. These are bullets for reloading, not loaded ammunition, so you assemble your own 380 Auto cartridges. At 88 grains and .355 inch, this projectile is sized and weighted right for the compact 380 pistols so many people carry today. If you load your own 380 Auto for practice or carry rotation, these American made hollow points are a solid component.

What the Dead Nuts Auto 88gr JHP Is and Who It Is For

This is a jacketed hollow point bullet for reloading, made in the USA, not loaded ammunition. The 380 Auto is a hugely popular concealed carry cartridge, and a quality hollow point is what turns a practice load into a serious defensive round. At 88 grains, this bullet gives the 380 a modern, well balanced projectile weight for reliable feeding and terminal performance in short barreled pistols. The jacketed hollow point construction is designed to control fouling and open on impact. Handloaders who feed a 380 Auto and want dependable, American made hollow points are exactly who these serve.

The 380 Auto has become one of the most carried cartridges in the country thanks to a wave of small, pocketable pistols. Loading a quality hollow point for it means you can practice and carry the same weight and feel, which builds real confidence in your everyday gun.

Short 380 barrels are sensitive, so reliability testing matters more here than almost anywhere else. Build from published data, confirm the load cycles across your magazines, and only then trust it for carry. Buy the 100 count to work up your recipe, then step up to the 500 count once it runs flawlessly.

For the everyday carrier who reloads, matching your practice rounds to your carry weight builds real confidence. Build a reliable batch and you know exactly how your pocket pistol behaves. That confidence is worth more than any spec sheet when it counts.

Key Features of the Dead Nuts Auto 88gr JHP

• Brand new, made in the USA jacketed hollow point bullets
• True .355 inch diameter for the 380 Auto
• 88 grain weight tuned for compact 380 pistols
• Jacketed hollow point profile for controlled expansion
• Components for reloading, not loaded ammunition
• Offered in 100 count and 500 count quantities

Specifications Woven Into the Load

Each bullet weighs 88 grains and measures .355 inch, the correct diameter for the 380 Auto cartridge. Quantities run 100 count for testing and 500 count for stocking up once your load is dialed. The copper jacket wraps a lead core, which keeps barrels cleaner and helps the hollow point open at 380 velocities. Because these are components, build your recipe from published 380 Auto data and work up from a safe starting charge. Confirm feeding and velocity in your specific pistol, since short 380 barrels are sensitive to load and the hollow point needs enough speed to perform.

Practical Use, Care, and Compatibility

Load these into 380 Auto brass, keep a consistent taper crimp for reliable feeding, and confirm your rounds cycle in your carry pistol before trusting them. Because the 380 runs in compact guns, test the load thoroughly for reliability across magazines. Store the bullets dry so the jackets stay clean and corrosion free until you load. Complete a 380 reloading kit with brass, powder, and primers from the rest of our concealed carry reloading gear. These bullets ship direct where state and local law allows.

For 380 Auto reloaders who want American made hollow points at a fair price, the Dead Nuts Auto 88gr JHP is a dependable pick. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.