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Description
Speer Gold Dot .223 Remington 75gr GDSP (SKU: 24475) is premium duty rifle ammunition engineered for exceptional terminal performance in self-defense, law enforcement, and personal protection scenarios. Part of Speer's renowned Gold Dot line, it brings proven bonded-core bullet technology to the AR-15 platform, delivering reliable expansion, deep penetration, and near-100% weight retention—even from shorter barrels.
Each round features a 75-grain Gold Dot Soft Point (GDSP) bullet with Speer's exclusive Uni-Cor® electrochemical bonding process. This fuses the jacket uniformly to the lead core, virtually eliminating separation on impact for consistent, devastating wound channels while minimizing over-penetration risks. The design excels in FBI protocol testing, offering controlled expansion and reliable performance across a wide velocity range (optimized for barrels under 16 inches and beyond).
This load provides excellent accuracy, flash-suppressed propellant for reduced muzzle signature, and outstanding barrier performance—making it a top choice for defensive carbines, home defense rifles, or duty use. Trusted by professionals, Speer Gold Dot .223 75gr GDSP delivers the stopping power and dependability serious shooters demand when lives are on the line.
Ideal for law enforcement, responsible civilians seeking premium self-defense ammo, or anyone wanting bonded performance in their .223/5.56 rifle.
Official Speer-provided FBI protocol test results (from their law enforcement site, tested per protocol standards in ballistic gelatin, often from a reference velocity setup):
Bare gelatin test:
- Velocity: 2,502 fps
- Penetration: 17.5 inches
- Expansion: 0.544 inches
- Retained weight: 74.8 grains
- Weight retention: 99.73%
These results fall well within the FBI's preferred 12–18 inch penetration range for adequate terminal performance in human tissue, with excellent expansion for creating effective wound channels and exceptionally high weight retention (virtually no fragmentation or separation).
The 75gr GDSP is optimized for consistent results across barrel lengths (recommended for 1:9" twist or faster), making it a top-tier choice for defensive use where FBI-protocol reliability is prioritized. Note that actual performance can vary slightly based on barrel length, twist rate, and specific test conditions, but Speer's design consistently excels in these rigorous evaluations.
Specs
caliber
223 Rem
bullet type
Gold Dot Soft Point
bullet weight
75gr
muzzle velocity
2775
application
Self Defense
