.40 S&W Gold Dot 200 grs.

Theoden · October 15th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Has anyone test data for this load? Is it a hunting or self defense ammo?

Cuda66 · October 15th, 2009, 11:48 AM

I doubt it, since according to Speer's website, it doesn't exist.

The only 200gr Gold Dot bullets I am aware of are in .45 or .44.

Majorlk · October 15th, 2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Theoden

Has anyone test data for this load? Is it a hunting or self defense ammo?

.40S&W is not normally considered a hunting cartridge.

The heaviest .40S&W that I can find is 180 gr. from any manufacturer. Hornady does make a 200 gr. in 10mm, though.

varob · October 15th, 2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuda66

I doubt it, since according to Speer's website, it doesn't exist.

The only 200gr Gold Dot bullets I am aware of are in .45 or .44.

Thats all I've ever seen.

cmdrdredd · October 15th, 2009, 05:18 PM

.45 200gr Gold Dot is junk anyway. It's gotten some bad reviews by Dr. Roberts.

Theoden · October 15th, 2009, 05:25 PM

I found it on Speer Law Enforcement website (oops, it means it isn`t a hunting load!). There is also a Lawman TMJFN 200 grs. and even a Lawman CleanFire TMJFN in the same weight.
By the way, Double Tap makes 200 grainer XTP in .40 S&W caliber.

Cuda66 · October 15th, 2009, 06:05 PM

TMJFN (Total Metal Jacket Flat Nose) isn't a GDHP...

I'd only use it for range work; others may choose otherwise.

ETA--Speer LE does, in fact list a 200gr Gold Dot. I stand corrected.

Majorlk · October 15th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theoden

I found it on Speer Law Enforcement website (oops, it means it isn`t a hunting load!). There is also a Lawman TMJFN 200 grs. and even a Lawman CleanFire TMJFN in the same weight.
By the way, Double Tap makes 200 grainer XTP in .40 S&W caliber.

My apologies ... there IS a 200 gr Gold Dot. I didn't think to check the LE list.

October 15th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#1
Theoden New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rohan Posts: 9	.40 S&W Gold Dot 200 grs. Has anyone test data for this load? Is it a hunting or self defense ammo?

October 15th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#2
Cuda66 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 486	I doubt it, since according to Speer's website, it doesn't exist. The only 200gr Gold Dot bullets I am aware of are in .45 or .44. __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. --RAH

October 15th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#5
cmdrdredd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698	.45 200gr Gold Dot is junk anyway. It's gotten some bad reviews by Dr. Roberts. __________________ No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. -Thomas Jefferson You can trust to luck or fate if you want but as for me, I carry a Glock.

October 15th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#7
Cuda66 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 486	TMJFN (Total Metal Jacket Flat Nose) isn't a GDHP... I'd only use it for range work; others may choose otherwise. ETA--Speer LE does, in fact list a 200gr Gold Dot. I stand corrected. __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. --RAH Last edited by Cuda66; October 15th, 2009 at 08:21 PM..

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October 15th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#6
Theoden New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rohan Posts: 9	I found it on Speer Law Enforcement website (oops, it means it isn`t a hunting load!). There is also a Lawman TMJFN 200 grs. and even a Lawman CleanFire TMJFN in the same weight. By the way, Double Tap makes 200 grainer XTP in .40 S&W caliber.