Dead Nuts 10mm / 40 Cal (.400″) 180gr JHP Bullets

The Dead Nuts Cal 180gr JHP is a made in the USA jacketed hollow point bullet built for handloaders who run 10mm Auto and 40 Cal. At 180 grains, it sits right in the sweet spot for both cartridges, balancing velocity, penetration, and reliable expansion. These are projectiles for reloading, not loaded ammunition, so you assemble every round to your own specification. If you build defensive or range loads for the 40 family, the Dead Nuts Cal 180gr JHP is a component you can buy with confidence.

What the Dead Nuts Cal 180gr JHP is and who it suits

The Dead Nuts Cal 180gr JHP measures .400 inches in diameter and weighs 180 grains, the most popular bullet weight for 10mm and 40 S&W. As a jacketed hollow point, the exposed lead nose is designed to open on impact while the jacket controls expansion and keeps the core together. This is a reloading component only, not primed or loaded until you build it into a finished cartridge.

This bullet suits shooters who load their own defensive practice ammo, duty style training rounds, and general range fodder. The 180 grain weight is a proven all around choice, shooting accurately in a wide range of pistols and handling both mild 40 S&W loads and stout 10mm Auto recipes.

Key features of the Dead Nuts Cal 180gr JHP

• Made in the USA jacketed hollow point construction
• Correct .400 inch diameter for 10mm and 40 Cal
• Popular 180 grain weight for both cartridges
• Designed to expand reliably on impact
• Sold as bullets for reloading, not loaded ammunition
• Offered in 100 and 500 count quantities

Specifications and details

The grain weight is 180 gr and the bullet type is JHP, or jacketed hollow point. The .400 inch diameter is the standard bore size shared by 10mm Auto, 40 S&W, and 40 caliber cartridges. Because the bullet is jacketed, it handles the higher velocities of 10mm cleanly with far less bore leading than plain lead.

The 180 grain weight gives you a versatile foundation for load development. In 40 S&W it delivers manageable recoil for fast follow up shots, while in 10mm Auto it can be pushed to full power for hunting and outdoor carry.

Reloading, care, and compatibility

Seat and crimp these bullets using published data for your specific cartridge, powder, and primer, and remember that 10mm and 40 S&W use different pressure ceilings. Start below maximum and work up while watching for pressure signs. Store your components in a cool, dry place away from solvents so the jackets and lead stay clean.

These projectiles work with any standard .400 die set and feed through the vast majority of 10mm and 40 caliber pistols. For brass, primers, and more range gear, visit our apparel and gear category and load up in one order.

The 40 caliber family

The 40 caliber family covers a lot of ground, from the mild mannered 40 S&W to the potent 10mm Auto, and both share the same .400 inch bullet. That means a single quality projectile can serve two very different roles depending on how you load it. Handloaders love that flexibility, and the 180 grain weight sits right in the middle of the sweet spot for both.

In 40 S&W, a 180 grain load is smooth and controllable, ideal for fast, accurate practice and match shooting. Step up to a full power 10mm recipe and the same bullet becomes a serious performer for hunting and outdoor carry. One box of bullets, two useful cartridges.

Buying in bulk keeps your shooting affordable and your press busy. A 100 count pack is great for testing, while the 500 count box loads plenty of ammunition for a season of range time. Kept dry and clean, these bullets will be ready whenever your next loading session rolls around.

Keep your press fed with the Dead Nuts Cal 180gr JHP and build 10mm and 40 loads you can trust. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.