Speer Gold Dot .30 Super Carry 115gr JHP Ammo Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • JHP • MPN: 24261GD
Speer Gold Dot .30 Super Carry 115gr JHP Ammo Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • JHP • MPN: 24261GD
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 1150 fps | 337 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 1137 fps | 330 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 10 yds | 1125 fps | 323 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 15 yds | 1113 fps | 316 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 20 yds | 1102 fps | 310 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 1092 fps | 304 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 1082 fps | 299 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 35 yds | 1072 fps | 293 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 40 yds | 1062 fps | 288 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 45 yds | 1053 fps | 283 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 50 yds | 1044 fps | 278 ft-lb | -1.3" |
| 55 yds | 1036 fps | 274 ft-lb | -1.8" |
| 60 yds | 1028 fps | 270 ft-lb | -2.4" |
| 65 yds | 1020 fps | 265 ft-lb | -3.1" |
| 70 yds | 1012 fps | 261 ft-lb | -3.8" |
| 75 yds | 1005 fps | 258 ft-lb | -4.6" |
| 80 yds | 998 fps | 254 ft-lb | -5.5" |
| 85 yds | 991 fps | 250 ft-lb | -6.6" |
| 90 yds | 984 fps | 247 ft-lb | -7.6" |
| 95 yds | 977 fps | 244 ft-lb | -8.8" |
| 100 yds | 971 fps | 240 ft-lb | -10.1" |
Product Overview
Speer's Gold Dot is one of the most widely issued law enforcement hollow points in the country, and this .30 Super Carry version brings that same bonded-core technology to Federal's compact cartridge. The 115-grain JHP is the heaviest factory load available in .30 Super Carry, traveling at 1,150 fps with 338 ft-lbs of energy. The heavier bullet trades some velocity for momentum, which tends to improve penetration through intermediate barriers like heavy clothing. For concealed carry in a dedicated .30 Super Carry pistol, this is the premium defensive option.
The Gold Dot's UniCor bonding process electrochemically bonds the jacket to the core, which prevents the bullet from shedding its jacket on impact. That single-piece construction means the expanded bullet holds together even when hitting bone or angled surfaces. The nickel-plated brass case feeds smoothly and resists corrosion from body heat and sweat, which matters for a round that may sit in a carry gun's magazine for months between rotation cycles.
Shooters who prioritize penetration depth over raw velocity will prefer this 115-grain load over the lighter 100-grain options from Federal and Remington. The extra 15 grains of bullet weight helps the projectile maintain momentum through tissue. For warm-weather concealed carry where clothing barriers are minimal, or as a year-round carry load in a pocket-sized .30 Super Carry pistol, the Gold Dot is the top-tier defensive choice in this caliber.
- UniCor bonded-core construction prevents jacket separation on impact, even through barriers
- Heaviest available .30 Super Carry load at 115 grains, which improves penetration depth
- Nickel-plated brass case resists corrosion from extended time in a carry magazine
- Backed by decades of Gold Dot performance data in law enforcement service
- The .30 Super Carry platform provides 2 more magazine rounds than 9mm in the same frame
- Slowest muzzle velocity in the caliber at 1,150 fps, which limits energy transfer at longer distances
- Independent ballistic gel tests for this specific load are scarce compared to Gold Dot 9mm
- Premium pricing is steep for a caliber with very few firearm options on the market
- The 115-grain bullet may have a different point of impact than the 100-grain practice loads most shooters train with
All Speer Gold Dot .30 Super Carry 115gr JHP Ammo Prices
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