Speer Gold Dot .223 Remington 55gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP • MPN: 24468
Speer Gold Dot .223 Remington 55gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SP • MPN: 24468
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3219 fps | 1266 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3105 fps | 1178 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 2994 fps | 1095 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 2887 fps | 1018 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2782 fps | 945 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2679 fps | 877 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 150 yds | 2579 fps | 812 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 175 yds | 2480 fps | 751 ft-lb | -1.8" |
| 200 yds | 2384 fps | 694 ft-lb | -3.0" |
| 225 yds | 2290 fps | 641 ft-lb | -4.7" |
| 250 yds | 2198 fps | 590 ft-lb | -6.7" |
| 275 yds | 2109 fps | 543 ft-lb | -9.2" |
| 300 yds | 2021 fps | 499 ft-lb | -12.2" |
| 325 yds | 1935 fps | 457 ft-lb | -15.8" |
| 350 yds | 1852 fps | 419 ft-lb | -19.9" |
| 375 yds | 1771 fps | 383 ft-lb | -24.6" |
| 400 yds | 1693 fps | 350 ft-lb | -30.1" |
| 425 yds | 1618 fps | 320 ft-lb | -36.2" |
| 450 yds | 1546 fps | 292 ft-lb | -43.3" |
| 475 yds | 1477 fps | 266 ft-lb | -51.2" |
| 500 yds | 1411 fps | 243 ft-lb | -60.1" |
Product Overview
Speer Gold Dot 55gr SP is a bonded-core soft point designed for law enforcement and serious defensive use in .223 Remington rifles. The Uni-Cor bonding process electrochemically attaches the jacket to the lead core, which prevents the bullet from shedding its jacket on impact. This produces controlled expansion with high weight retention through barriers like auto glass, drywall, and heavy clothing. At 3,220 fps, it maintains enough velocity for reliable expansion out to typical engagement distances.
Patrol rifle duty is the primary application. Law enforcement agencies across the country issue Gold Dot .223 as their standard rifle ammunition. The bonded soft point penetrates deep enough to stop threats behind cover while still expanding to create an effective wound channel. The 0.222 G1 ballistic coefficient is modest, but defensive rifle engagements rarely happen beyond 100 yards where BC differences matter. What matters inside that envelope is terminal performance, and Gold Dot delivers it consistently.
Home defense shooters who keep an AR-15 for property protection will find Gold Dot a strong choice. The controlled expansion reduces the risk of over-penetration compared to FMJ while still hitting with authority. Unlike frangible or V-Max style bullets that break apart in the first few inches of tissue, Gold Dot holds together and penetrates to FBI-standard depths. The brass case and consistent ignition also make it reliable enough to trust when it counts.
- Bonded core maintains bullet integrity through barriers like glass and drywall
- Controlled expansion with deep penetration meets FBI protocol standards
- Trusted by law enforcement agencies nationwide for patrol rifle duty
- Brass-cased with reliable ignition for defensive applications
- Premium pricing puts it well above standard range ammunition
- Lower ballistic coefficient (0.222 G1) than match or boat-tail loads
- Not intended for long-range precision work
- Expansion performance depends on impact velocity, which drops off past 200 yards
All Speer Gold Dot .223 Remington 55gr SP Ammo Prices
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