
Speer .30 Super Carry Gold Dot Personal Protection 115gr HP Ammo
Speer Ammo
- UPC:
- 604544670998
Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection ammunition in .30 Super Carry caliber delivers exceptional performance for self-defense situations. This 115-grain Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) round features Speer's renowned pressure-formed lead core that's bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, virtually eliminating separation on impact for optimal weight retention and penetration. The Gold Dot hollow point design ensures consistent expansion through various barriers. With a muzzle velocity of 1150 fps and sealed primers in nickel-plated brass cases, this ammunition offers reliable ignition and cycling for personal protection needs.
Product Highlights:
Specifications | |
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Manufacturer | Speer |
Caliber | .30 Super Carry |
Bullet Weight | 115 grain |
Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) |
Muzzle Velocity | 1150 fps |
Muzzle Energy | 338 ft-lbs |
Casing Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Boxes Per Case | 10 |
Application | Personal Defense |
UPC | 604544670998 |
Product Line | Gold Dot Personal Protection |
Key Features:
The Speer .30 Super Carry Gold Dot Personal Protection 115gr HP Ammo offers impressive performance characteristics, making it an excellent choice for self-defense and law enforcement applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Bullet Design | Gold Dot Hollow Point Pressure-formed lead core bonded to an extremely uniform jacket for consistent expansion and weight retention |
Bullet Weight | 115 grains Optimized for the .30 Super Carry caliber to balance velocity and energy |
Muzzle Velocity | 1150 fps High velocity for effective energy transfer and terminal performance |
Case Material | Nickel-plated brass Enhances corrosion resistance and smooth feeding |
Primer | Sealed primer Provides reliable ignition and moisture resistance |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Personal Defense: Designed for optimal performance in self-defense situations, offering reliable expansion and penetration
- Law Enforcement: Trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide for duty use
- Concealed Carry: Ideal for compact .30 Super Carry firearms due to its efficient power-to-size ratio
- Home Defense: Effective for home protection scenarios, balancing stopping power with reduced overpenetration risks
- Training: Suitable for training and familiarization with your .30 Super Carry firearm, though practice ammo may be more cost-effective for high-volume shooting
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Excellent Stopping Power: 115gr Gold Dot Hollow Point design provides reliable expansion and penetration for self-defense situations.
- ✔ High Velocity: 1150 fps muzzle velocity ensures effective terminal performance.
- ✔ Reliable Ignition: Sealed primers guarantee consistent ignition in various environmental conditions.
- ✔ Nickel-Plated Brass: Enhances corrosion resistance and ensures smooth feeding and extraction.
- ✔ Trusted Brand: Speer Gold Dot is widely used and trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Cons
- ✘ Limited Firearm Compatibility: .30 Super Carry is a relatively new caliber, limiting the number of compatible firearms.
- ✘ Ammunition Availability: May be less readily available compared to more common calibers like 9mm or .45 ACP.
- ✘ Higher Cost: Premium self-defense ammunition typically comes at a higher price point than standard range ammo.
- ✘ Recoil Management: The .30 Super Carry may have more felt recoil than some other popular self-defense calibers, potentially affecting follow-up shots.
About Speer:
Speer, founded in 1943 by Vernon Speer, has been a leading innovator in the ammunition industry for over 75 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Speer has built a reputation for producing high-quality bullets and ammunition for law enforcement, military, and civilian markets. The company is particularly renowned for its Gold Dot line of personal defense ammunition, which has been widely adopted by law enforcement agencies across the United States. Speer's commitment to innovation is evident in their proprietary Uni-Cor construction method, which bonds the jacket to the core one molecule at a time, ensuring optimal weight retention and consistent expansion. Speer operates modern manufacturing facilities in Lewiston, where they maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure each round meets their exacting specifications. The brand's dedication to performance and reliability has made it a trusted name among professionals and enthusiasts alike, cementing its position as a cornerstone of the American ammunition industry.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- UPC:
- 604544670998
- Brand:
- Speer Ammo
- Caliber:
- .30 Super Carry
- Condition:
- New
- Bullet Type:
- HP: hollow point
- Bullet Weight (Grains):
- 115
- Casing:
- Brass