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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Speer Gold Dot .223 64 Grain long range accuracy

Posted: 3/9/2017 2:22:28 PM EDT

hello all,

I have been considering giving Speer's .223 Gold Dot, 64 grain, a run in my AR, and in my bolt action. Just wondered if anyone has experiences they would like to share about this round, and especially it's performance at longer ranges (200 yds+) does it group well? I have heard mixed opinions. I know it's a formidable defense round but am curious about the bullets accuracy one it's gets out there a bit...

any thoughts??... thanks floidb

Posted: 3/9/2017 5:26:41 PM EDT

[#1]

I don't know, yet. I ordered some the other day and I'm going to try it out when I can. I can only shoot to around 250 yards, so that's not really long range.

Posted: 3/9/2017 9:49:39 PM EDT

[#2]

It shoots pretty well:

Just 7 shots though:

Out of this rifle:

Posted: 3/10/2017 2:32:49 PM EDT

[#3]

thanks for the reply and info... I must give it a run myself!

Posted: 3/10/2017 2:33:35 PM EDT

[#4]

I'd be curious to know your results.... thanks for the reply...

Posted: 3/10/2017 10:31:28 PM EDT

[#5]

I get around 1.5 - 2" at 100yd from Federal Fusion (same projectile) from BCM BFH 14.5 and BCM std 16 uppers, fwiw. I don't view it as a "precision" round but fine for hunting at that distance.

Posted: 3/11/2017 12:29:32 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm not a super great shooter but for what it's worth I have noticeably better results with Hornady 75 gr Match than with Gold Dots but like others said, it's not inaccurate.

Posted: 3/12/2017 11:15:57 PM EDT

[#7]

I shot the 62 grain fusion out to 600 yards from a 18" barrel. Is definitely accurate enough to hit a man size target at that distance!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Speer Gold Dot .223 64 Grain long range accuracy

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