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22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds

Name: 22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds
Brand: Speer
Price: 30 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.25 (11 reviews)

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Overview

Quantity - 50 rounds
Manufacturer - Speer Gold Dot
Bullets - 40 grain jacketed hollow point (JHP)
Casings - Rimfire-primed brass

Manufacturer	Speer
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	40 Grain
Bullet Type	Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	50
Ammo Caliber	.22 Magnum (WMR)
Manufacturer SKU	954
Primer Type	Rimfire
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	1050
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	98
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	076683009548

Use Type

Self Defense

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Speer's 22 Magnum Gold Dot ammo is the perfect choice for your short barrel handguns!

This ammo delivers an ultra-flat trajectory with devastating performance on impact. Speer Gold Dot has become a favorite of the law enforcement community, delivering consistent accuracy, reliability and controlled expansion.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds

Image showing Speer .22 Magnum (WMR) 40 Grain rounds fired into ballistic gel

Ballistics Test Summary

Ballistic gelatin testing is one way to get an idea of how a self-defense load might perform in a real world self-defense situation. So we fired five rounds of Speer 40 gr Gold Dot from a Ruger LCR from a distance of 10 feet into a block of synthetic ballistic gel with a barrier of four layers of fabric simulating heavy clothing. We then gathered information on the expansion and penetration characteristics of this load. That data is represented in the chart below.

How this load compares to other .22 Magnum (WMR) loads from our tests in regards to bullet expansion and penetration can be found in the diagrams at the bottom of the page.

We also took photos of each bullet that was recovered from the gelatin, seen in the photo slider below. The high speed video shows this round impacting the ballistic gelatin at 10,000 frames per second.

Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin test, including more photos, videos, and data? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for the full story.

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			Median
22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	10.5	11.6	12.2	14	16
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.3	0.32	0.33	0.33	0.39
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	40	40	40	40	40
Bullet Velocity (fps)	1083	1136	1139	1172	1173

How do the results for this Speer .22 Magnum (WMR) compare to other 22 WMR Ammo ?

Ballistic gel test for 22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

Ballistic gelatin testing is one way to get an idea of how a self-defense load might perform in a real world self-defense situation. So we fired five rounds of Speer 40 gr Gold Dot from a KelTec PMR30 from a distance of 10 feet into a block of synthetic ballistic gel with a barrier of four layers of fabric simulating heavy clothing. We then gathered information on the expansion and penetration characteristics of this load. That data is represented in the chart below.

How this load compares to other .22 Magnum (WMR) loads from our tests in regards to bullet expansion and penetration can be found in the diagrams at the bottom of the page.

Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin test, including more photos, videos, and data? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for the full story.

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			Median
22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	13.2	13.8	15.5	15.5	15.6
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.39	0.4	0.42	0.43	0.45
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	40	40	40	40	40
Bullet Velocity (fps)	1275	1308	1313	1317	1349

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Q: I realize that this ammo was made for handguns but does anyone know the ballistics of it from a twenty inch rifle barrel ?

Posted On: 4/28/2023 By: Jim Thomas

A: Hi Jim! I just heard back from Speer. They say this ammo will give you a muzzle velocity of 1,875 fps out of a 20" barrel.

Q: Can you use this ammo in a lever action rifle chambered for. 22 mag?

Posted On: 3/20/2014 By: Joe D'Angelo

A: Hello Joe, Yes, you can shoot the 40gr. JHP rounds by Speer in .22 WMR in a lever action rifle as long as your rifle is chambered in .22 WMR. These are excellent rounds for target shooting or hunting.

Q: Is it safe to use this ammo with a handgun that has a longer barrel? I have a Kimmel 22 mag with a 4 1/2 inch barrel ?

Posted On: 3/18/2014 By: Greg

A: Hello Greg, Yes, the 40gr. JHP rounds by Speer in .22 WMR are safe to shoot in a longer barreled gun like yours as long as it is chambered in .22 WMR. You should have no problems with them.

Q: Will this ammo work in the PMR30?

Posted On: 10/28/2013 By: Michael Smith

A: You bet Michael. Kel-Tec's PMR30 is chambered for 22WMR and these rounds should function consistently well in that firearm.

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22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds

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22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds

Overview

Ballistic gel test for 22 WMR - 40 gr JHP - Speer Gold Dot - Short Barrel - 50 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

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