SPEER 223 REM - 75 GR - GOLD DOT HOLLOW POINT - 20 RDS/BOX
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SPEER 223 REM - 75 GR - GOLD DOT HOLLOW POINT - 20 RDS/BOX
Speer Gold Dot .223 Rem 75 Grain Hollow Point ammunition delivers the same legendary performance trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide, now available in a 20-round box purpose-built for serious defensive and duty rifle applications.
- 75-grain Gold Dot hollow point engineered for consistent, reliable expansion
- Pressure-formed lead core bonded to jacket one atom at a time
- Virtually eliminates core-jacket separation for superior retained weight
- Penetrates through a full range of barriers with controlled expansion
- Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass ensure reliable ignition and cycling
- Muzzle velocity of 2,775 FPS delivers flat trajectory and terminal energy
Who This Is For
This ammunition is the ideal choice for law enforcement officers, home defenders, and serious shooters who demand consistent, real-world terminal performance from their AR-platform or bolt-action .223 Rem rifles. The heavier 75-grain projectile offers improved stability, better barrier penetration, and more retained energy downrange compared to lighter .223 loads, making it well-suited for duty use, vehicle patrol, and any scenario where a defensive rifle round must perform flawlessly under pressure.
Specifications
| Brand | Speer Ammunition |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .223 Remington |
| Bullet Weight | 75 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,775 FPS |
| Muzzle Energy | ~1,283 ft-lbs |
| Casing | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Primer | Sealed, Boxer |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Application | Duty / Self-Defense |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Speer Gold Dot .223 Rem 75 Grain compatible with standard AR-15 rifles?
Yes, this ammunition is compatible with any rifle chambered in .223 Remington, including standard AR-15 pattern rifles. The 75-grain projectile has a higher ballistic coefficient than lighter .223 loads, so shooters should verify their barrel's twist rate — a 1:8 or 1:9 twist is recommended for optimal stabilization of heavier .223 bullets like this one. Rifles with a 1:7 twist will also handle this round well.
How does the Gold Dot bonding process improve terminal performance?
Speer's proprietary Gold Dot bonding process fuses the lead core to the copper jacket at an atomic level using electrochemical bonding rather than simple mechanical attachment. This virtually eliminates core-jacket separation upon impact, which is a common failure point in non-bonded hollow point bullets. The result is more retained bullet weight, deeper and more consistent penetration, and reliable expansion even after passing through intermediate barriers like glass, drywall, or heavy clothing.
Can this ammunition be used for range training as well as duty carry?
While Speer Gold Dot is engineered and priced as a premium defensive and duty load, many law enforcement personnel and serious shooters do use it for training to ensure point-of-impact consistency between practice and carry ammunition. For high-volume range sessions, a practice round with a similar bullet weight — such as Speer's Lawman line — is a more cost-effective option that mimics Gold Dot's ballistic profile without the premium hollow-point price.
- Caliber:
- 223 REM
- Bullet Weight:
- 75 GR
- Bullet Type:
- Gold Dot Hollow Point
- Type:
- Rifle Ammunition
- Box Quantity:
- 20
- Case Quantity:
- 200
- Lead Free:
- No
