XXL Reloading

.355 | 125gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot

Our reloading data for the .355 | 125gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot bullet covers a total of 17 suitable calibers and 374 load recipes

The Speer Gold Dot bullet is designed with a bonded core and is a leading choice for self-defense and law enforcement applications. Its construction involves electrochemical bonding of the lead core to the jacket, enhancing structural integrity and ensuring consistent weight retention, often exceeding 90 percent upon impact. This construction facilitates reliable expansion, forming a uniform mushroom shape for maximum energy transfer and deeper penetration, typically around 12 to 18 inches, depending on the caliber and target medium. Suitable for medium game hunting, such as deer, the Gold Dot performs effectively in calibers ranging from 9mm to .45 ACP and rifle offerings in .223 Remington to .308 Winchester. For handloaders, Gold Dot bullets offer precise engineering and consistent performance across batches, allowing for confident load development. Their ability to maintain structural coherence under various conditions also makes them a prime choice for reloaders seeking dependable defensive ammunition with versatile terminal performance.

About this bullet

.355 | 125gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot is a bullet made by Speer. At 125 gr (8.1 g) and a diameter of 0.355'' (9.02 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.141 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. We currently list 374 load recipes across 17 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

CaliberLoad recipes
.357 Mag.77
.357 SIG72
9 x 22 MJR70
9 mm Para68
.38-45 ACP65

Load data for .355 | 125gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot bullet is available in the following calibers:

Safety notes

All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.