SNORTHRUP1
.40 S&W
I understood the Gold Dot's had a lead core. When I heard people saying that they (Speer) uses a plating process to make the jackets all I could think of was the jackets where thin like the plating on .22 ammo.
Speer Gold Dot Duty Rifle Ammo Question.
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No, that is definitely not the case. Actually what you see on .22LR is referred to as a copper "wash". Just the thinnest amount of copper to help reduce leading the bore.
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SNORTHRUP1
.40 S&W
Was one of the concerns I had when I first came across the ammo.
SNORTHRUP1
.40 S&W
Should say only.
Buy with confidence, I think it's great ammo. Very popular in the LE realm too. That should allay any durability fears you may have.
.223 Gold Dots + DP60 drum + NYGF AR15 = gigundus can of whoop ass!
.223 Gold Dots + DP60 drum + NYGF AR15 = gigundus can of whoop ass!
SNORTHRUP1
.40 S&W
Thank you for the pic's Podmonkey. Looking forward to trying the .308 load through my 700P LTR when I get around to ordering them off Target Sports USA.
SNORTHRUP1
.40 S&W
Nice looking AR I should add, looks like it'd be a good set-up for 3 gun matches.
Here, for a bonus comparison:
This is actual 308 so the comparison isn't exact I know. This single box cost me $22.50. This is at a store in Tennessee that has higher than average prices. That said I have never seen 308 Fusion for under $20 retail. I have seen the 308 Gold Dots go for $19 a box. Not a huge difference really I guess, and the Fusions are everywhere.
This is actual 308 so the comparison isn't exact I know. This single box cost me $22.50. This is at a store in Tennessee that has higher than average prices. That said I have never seen 308 Fusion for under $20 retail. I have seen the 308 Gold Dots go for $19 a box. Not a huge difference really I guess, and the Fusions are everywhere.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
I got some Gold Dot pulls to reload in my 6.8. I don't think there will be a big difference from the Sierra Pro-Hunters I have been using, but I read so many good things about them I had to give it a go, I'll let you know.
Robin
Robin
SNORTHRUP1
.40 S&W
Thank you for the pic's for comparision. I agree, the Federal Fusions are readily available at most places I go between the sporting goods counter at Wal-Mart and Bass Pro Shop's. Another thing I like about the Speer Gold Dot's is the case's are nickel plated and offers better corrosion protection from fingerprints over regular brass case's.
Eh, the main thing I find useful about nickel plated cases is that I can tell my "serious" ammo apart from my range ammo at a glance. Beyond that I think it's a gimmick. Are you really going to be fondling all your brass and then sticking it back in storage long enough for it to corrode?
Nah, you will either shoot it before that happens or you will put it right into storage having not touched it in the first place. I have Malaysian surplus 7 62x51 M80 ball from the 80s, brass cased, and it's still in fine condition. And Malaysia is a tropical climate.