The Sellier & Bellot .40 S&W 130 Grain XRG-D (Exergy Defense) ammunition is a monolithic solid copper hollow point (SCHP) round designed for lead-free compliance, practical pistol competition, and duty carry. Featuring a light-for-calibre 130-grain projectile, it produces a factory-tested muzzle velocity of 1,247 fps and delivers 449 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 150 mm test barrel. Built from 100% solid copper, the projectile prevents lead core separation, delivers near 100% weight retention, and expands via five uniform petals upon hydraulic impact. Each 25-round box provides non-corrosive, Boxer-primed brass casings suitable for reloading and reliable cycling in firearms chambered for .40 S&W.

Key Features

• Monolithic Solid Copper Construction: Machined from 100% solid copper to eliminate lead fragmentation, reduce toxic heavy-metal fouling at indoor facilities, and maintain structural integrity upon impact.
• Engineered Petal Expansion: Designed with a dedicated hollow-point cavity that consistently peels back into five uniform petals across typical engagement distances.
• High-Velocity, Light-for-Calibre Profile: Weighs 130 grains to generate rapid slide cycling, flatter trajectories, and reduced perceived recoil compared to standard 165-grain or 180-grain loads.
• Reloadable Components: Loaded in Boxer-primed brass casings with non-corrosive primers for consistent ignition and case life.

Specifications

• Calibre: .40 Smith & Wesson (.40 S&W)
• Manufacturer Part Number: V312462 (US Commercial SKU: SB40XA)
• Bullet Type: Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP), non-toxic / lead-free
• Bullet Weight: 130 grains (8.42 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,247 fps (approx. 380 m/s) from a 150 mm barrel
• Muzzle Energy: 449 ft-lbs (approx. 608 Joules)
• Casing: Boxer-primed, reloadable brass
• Packaging: 25 rounds per box
• Compatibility: Handguns, carbines, and pistol-calibre carbines (PCC) chambered in .40 S&W

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .40 S&W 130 Grain XRG Defense Lead Free Ammo for?

• Practical pistol competitors — matches strict range lead-free regulations using this 130-grain monolithic .40 S&W ammunition to achieve rapid split times with lower perceived recoil than standard 165-grain or 180-grain options.
• Law enforcement and security personnel — achieves duty-level barrier performance and near 100% weight retention with this .40 S&W hollow point round, producing 449 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and controlled five-petal expansion.
• Indoor range handgun shooters — eliminates toxic lead exposure during club training by shooting this 100% copper .40 S&W hollow point ammunition running at 1,247 fps across 25-round range sessions.

Less suitable for: Target engagements beyond 50 metres where downrange velocity decay compromises reliable hollow-point expansion, or suppressed shooting platforms requiring subsonic .40 S&W loads operating under 1,050 fps, which are better served by standard 180-grain subsonic flat-point or jacketed rounds.