.308 | 168gr | Speer Gold Dot
by Speer · See details on brand website
The Speer Gold Dot is the world's most trusted law enforcement and self-defense bullet, featuring Uni-Cor bonded construction that electrochemically fuses the jacket to the core. This patented process prevents jacket-core separation during penetration, ensuring optimal weight retention and consistent expansion across velocity ranges. The distinctive two-stage bullet geometry provides reliable feeding and deep penetration. Gold Dot bullets consistently meet or exceed FBI protocol testing standards and are used by more law enforcement agencies than any other ammunition. Available from .380 ACP to .45 Colt, they are ideal for personal protection and duty use.
Specifications
Weight
168 gr (10.89 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.253
BC G1
0.572
Type
Gold Dot
Min. Twist
1:14.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 168gr | Gold Dot are available in the following cartridges:
.308 Win.
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.30-06 Spring.
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.300 Lapua Mag.
.300 CR
.300 Win. Mag.
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian
.300 WSM
.308 Norma Mag.
.300 RCM
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
.30 R Blaser
.300 Weath. Mag.
.300 Norma Mag.
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.308 Marlin Express
7.82 Warbird
.300 PRC
.300 HAM'R
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.30 Nosler
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30-40 Krag
7.5 x 55 Swiss
7.62 UKM
.300 Blaser Mag.
.307 Win.
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
.300 H&H Mag.
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.30 BR
.300 Savage
.30 TC
.30-06 R Stief
.30-30 Win.
.30-30 Ackley Improved
.303 Savage
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Community Load Data for .308 | 168gr | Gold Dot
Loads for .308 | 168gr | Gold Dot from our community:
7 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | Alliant Powder Power Pro 2000-MR | 24.0 | 49.3 | 2.800 | 59004 (98%) | 2861 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 24.0 | 47.0 | 2.800 | 60118 (100%) | 2838 |
| .308 Win. | Accurate Powders 2520 | 24.0 | 46.0 | 2.800 | 59524 (99%) | 2740 |
| .308 Win. | Accurate Powders 2520 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 57508 (96%) | 2713 |
| .308 Win. | Accurate Powders 2520 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 55448 (92%) | 2687 |
| .308 Win. | IMR 4064 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 54549 (91%) | 2694 |
| .308 Win. | IMR 4064 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 51198 (85%) | 2648 |