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Speer Gold Dot LE Duty 223 Ammo 55 Grain Soft Point- 24446
Rated 4.88 out of 5 across over 165 verified reviews, with over 151 5-star reviews and growing, Speer Gold Dot 223 is a duty-focused 223 Remington load built around a 55 grain Soft Point bullet. This Speer 223 cartridge pairs a nickel plated brass case with a bonded Gold Dot bullet designed for controlled expansion, deep penetration, and weight retention through barriers for law enforcement and tactical applications.
Why Shooters Choose Speer 223 Remington
- Duty-oriented Gold Dot design: The 55 grain Gold Dot Soft Point is engineered for law enforcement and tactical use, with controlled expansion and deep penetration as stated by Speer.
- Bonded-core construction: Speer’s bonded-core technology helps eliminate jacket and core separation, supporting superior weight retention through barriers such as auto glass.
- Verified external performance: This 223 Remington load is listed at 3220 fps muzzle velocity with 1266 ft lbs of muzzle energy.
- Nickel plated brass case: The nickel plated brass case supports smooth handling and easy visual identification compared with standard brass-colored cases.
- Boxer primed centerfire cartridge: The Centerfire / Boxer primer configuration is a familiar setup for modern centerfire rifle ammunition.
- Practical packaging options: Available as Box of 20 / Case of 500, giving shooters a choice between a smaller box and a case option for larger needs.
What Customers Say
Customer feedback is strong, with a 4.88 out of 5 rating across over 165 verified reviews and over 151 5-star reviews and growing.
Nice, clean, accurate rounds or Speer Gold Dot ammo. A pleasant change from all of the .223 stuff out there at discounted prices. TSUSA offers fast free shipping when you purchase in bulk. Great ammo at a great price!
dennis m.
Accurate and consistent Speer Gold Dot ammo for my Howa 1500, 24" long barrel. Sub MOA no problem. Although not cheap, I won't use anything else in this rifle. Target Sports has the best prices.
William S.
Performs well, groups fine at the distances I would expect to use them. I would trust them to hunt and for self defense. Supposedly these offer low penetration. I'm all for that.
Oscar O.
What is the muzzle velocity of this Speer Gold Dot 223 Remington load?
The verified muzzle velocity is 3220 fps. The verified muzzle energy is 1266 ft lbs.
Is this the same ammunition as Speer Gold Dot Rifle Personal Protection in the same caliber and bullet weight?
Yes. Based on prior product Q&A, the ammunition is the same and the difference is the packaging. This LE Duty listing uses the same caliber and bullet weight configuration.
How can a Soft Point bullet also be intended for barrier performance?
Soft Point describes the bullet nose style, while bonded-core construction describes how the jacket and core are joined. In this Gold Dot design, Speer uses bonding to help reduce jacket and core separation and support weight retention through barriers such as auto glass.
How does this 55 grain Gold Dot 223 compare with heavier Gold Dot 223 options?
The confirmed difference discussed here is bullet weight. Grain weight can affect trajectory and velocity depending on the rifle and the intended use, and different bullet weights may suit different tasks.
Is this Speer LE Gold Dot 223 Rem load meant for range training or duty use?
Speer describes this ammunition as engineered for law enforcement and tactical use. It can be fired for confirmation and familiarization, but its stated design focus is controlled expansion, deep penetration, and barrier performance.
About Speer 223 Remington
Speer LE Gold Dot 223 Rem ammunition uses a 55 grain Soft Point bullet with a bonded core, combining a soft point nose profile with jacket-to-core bonding. Soft Point bullets are commonly chosen when controlled expansion is desired, while bonding helps the bullet hold together when passing through intermediate barriers.
This Gold Dot 223 load is intended for law enforcement, tactical, and defensive rifle applications rather than basic range-only use. Speer states the ammunition is engineered around FBI protocol performance testing, with emphasis on terminal predictability, accuracy, expansion, penetration, and weight retention.
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For shooters selecting premium 223 Remington ammunition, this Speer Gold Dot load brings a bonded Soft Point design to the Speer duty lineup. Choose a box for evaluation or a case option when you want bulk ammo for broader training, qualification, or preparedness needs.
| Field | Details |
| MPN | 24446 |
| UPC | 076683244468 |
| Manufacturer | Speer Ammo |
| Platform | Rifle |
| Ammo Application | Law Enforcement / Tactical / Practice / Target |
| Ammo Type | Soft Point |
| Caliber | 223 Remington Ammo |
| Grain Weight | 55 Grain |
| Quantity Per Package | Box of 20 / Case of 500 |
| Test Barrel Length | Not provided |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3220 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 1266 ft lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G1) | Not provided |
| Case Type | Nickel Plated Brass |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead Free | No |
| Staked Primer | No |
| Country of Origin | USA |
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