The Speer 4712 is a 9mm 115 grain copper-plated round nose component bullet designed for handloaders who need affordable, consistent projectiles for high-volume target shooting and range training. These Plinker series bullets feature complete copper plating over a lead core to reduce airborne lead exposure while maintaining the accuracy and affordability needed for serious reloaders.
Key Features
- Caliber: 9mm
- Diameter: 0.355 inch
- Weight: 115 grains
- Bullet style: Copper-plated round nose
- Core material: Swaged lead
- Jacket material: Specialized copper plating
- Ballistic coefficient: 0.151 G1
- Sectional density: 0.130
- Bullet length: 0.557 inch
- Packaging: 500 bullets per box, 3 boxes per case
- Total case quantity: 1500 bullets
- Intended use: Target shooting and plinking
- Manufacturer: Speer
Special Features
- Specialized copper plating completely encapsulates the lead core to drastically reduce airborne lead particles during shooting
- Uniform copper jacket ensures consistent dimensions and weight distribution for improved accuracy
- Swaged lead core construction provides proper bullet density and controlled deformation characteristics
- Round nose profile feeds reliably in a wide variety of 9mm pistols including semi-automatics and carbines
- Value pack quantities of 500 bullets reduce per-bullet cost for high-volume reloaders
- Copper plating eliminates lead-to-barrel contact to reduce fouling and simplify cleaning
- Consistent bullet dimensions allow predictable powder charges and overall cartridge lengths
- Affordably priced compared to jacketed bullets while providing better performance than traditional cast lead
Practical Benefits
- Copper plating reduces lead exposure at indoor ranges where ventilation may be limited
- 115 grain weight is the most common 9mm bullet weight and works with a wide range of powder charges and load data
- Round nose shape ensures reliable feeding in virtually all 9mm pistols including those with tight chamber tolerances
- 500-bullet boxes provide sufficient quantity for multiple range sessions without frequent reordering
- Case quantities of 1500 bullets offer bulk pricing advantages for shooters who reload thousands of rounds annually
- Consistent dimensions produce uniform velocities and predictable accuracy for match and training applications
- Lower cost per bullet compared to jacketed projectiles allows more affordable high-volume practice
- Compatible with standard 9mm reloading dies without special sizing or crimping requirements
- Reduced barrel fouling extends time between cleanings and maintains accuracy over longer shooting sessions
- Suitable for competition practice, defensive training drills, and recreational plinking applications
- Works with all common 9mm pistol powders including Titegroup, Unique, Power Pistol, and others
- Recommended overall cartridge length of 1.100 to 1.169 inches provides flexibility for various applications
- Appropriate for use in 9mm Luger, 9x19mm, and 9mm NATO chambered firearms
The Speer 4712 copper-plated round nose is a practical choice for reloaders who need affordable, consistent 9mm component bullets that reduce lead exposure while delivering reliable feeding and accuracy for high-volume target shooting and training applications.
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