Speer Gold Dot 357 Mag 158 gr Hollow Point Ammo - 20 Rounds (23960GD)

The Speer Gold Dot 357 Mag 158 gr hollow point ammo is a trusted choice for shooters and hunters who demand reliable performance when it counts. Built with Speer's proprietary Uni-Cor bonding process, these 20-round boxes deliver the kind of terminal consistency that's made Gold Dot a standard in defensive and hunting applications. The 158-grain hollow point is designed to balance expansion and penetration, giving you the stopping power that 357 Magnum is known for while maintaining the structural integrity needed for barrier-resistant performance.

What sets Gold Dot apart is the engineering behind that hollow point cavity. Speer forms it in two stages—first to control how far the bullet expands, then to manage the rate of expansion—giving you predictable, tuned performance specific to this load. The jacket and core are bonded at the molecular level from the start of production, which means virtually no separation even through intermediate barriers. This matters whether you're hunting medium game or relying on this round for personal protection.

Every Gold Dot load is tested against the demanding FBI protocol for service-class handgun ammunition, which evaluates penetration, expansion, and retained weight in both bare gelatin and barrier-protected scenarios. The finished bullet profile is optimized for reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns, so you get consistent function alongside consistent ballistics.

Key Features

• Uni-Cor bonded bullet construction—jacket bonded to core one molecule at a time to eliminate separation
• Two-stage hollow point cavity design tuned for controlled expansion and penetration in 357 Magnum
• Meets FBI protocol standards for service-class handgun ammunition
• Smooth bullet profile for reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns
• 20 rounds per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Speer Gold Dot 357 Mag ammo good for hunting?

Yes. The 158-grain hollow point is suitable for hunting medium game, and the tuned expansion and penetration are designed to perform reliably in field conditions. The bonded-core construction also holds up well through brush and other barriers you may encounter in the field.

Will this ammo feed reliably in my semi-automatic handgun?

Gold Dot ammunition is finished with a smooth bullet profile specifically designed for reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns, so it's engineered to function consistently across modern platform designs.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds.

What makes the Uni-Cor bonding process different?

Speer bonds the jacket to the core at the molecular level from the very beginning of bullet construction, rather than bonding them after. This virtually eliminates core-jacket separation, which is important for reliable expansion and performance through barriers.