Key Features
- Proprietary Coating: These bullets are completely encapsulated in a high-temperature polymer coating containing proprietary lubricants (often referred to as a "moly" coating). This creates a chemically bonded hard shell that prevents lead-to-bore contact.
- Clean Operation: The coating eliminates the need for messy wax lubes and significantly reduces lead fouling in the barrel. Users often report that bores remain clean even after thousands of rounds.
- Design Profile: The 158-grain variant typically features a Round Nose Flat Point (RNFP) profile. This design is engineered to feed reliably in lever-action rifles and works well in revolvers.
- Reduced Friction: Bear Creek claims their coating provides the lowest bullet-to-bore friction of any projectile on the market, which can extend barrel life compared to jacketed alternatives.
- Cowboy Action Approved: Because they produce minimal smoke and no "burnt grease" smell, they are highly popular in Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) and Bullseye competitions.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: .38 Special / .357 Magnum.
- Bullet Weight: 158 grains.
- Bullet Type: Coated Lead RNFP (Round Nose Flat Point).
- Identification: The 158g RNFP often has a "tiny dot" on the nose to help shooters distinguish it from the 125g version once loaded.
