The Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .22 WMR 40gr Gold Dot HP gives rimfire shooters a .22 WMR option built around a 40-grain Gold Dot Hollow Point bullet (brand part no. 954). Speer loads this Gold Dot Short Barrel round for consistent function and predictable performance, box after box. It is built for plinking, small game, or low-recoil practice, where a round that runs clean through the gun matters more than any spec sheet. Whether it is the first box through a new gun or the hundredth through an old favorite, this load is built to be the one you do not have to think twice about. Find it filed with our rimfire ammunition lineup.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .22 WMR, matching the guns most rimfire shooters already own.
• It carries a 40-grain bullet, sized for dependable expansion or penetration at typical range.
• This load uses a Gold Dot Hollow Point bullet, a proven construction for its intended role.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, nickel-plated for smoother feeding and easier visual inspection in low light.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a practical quantity for practice or a range trip.
• A box ships at roughly 0.5688 lb, light enough to stock several calibers without a heavy shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet weight does this load use? 40 grains.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, though nickel-plated brass is typically not resized as many times as plain brass before the plating gives out.

What is this load best suited for? The Gold Dot HP bullet is built to expand, making it a fit for plinking rather than target practice.

Buy the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .22 WMR 40gr Gold Dot HP

One box on the bench answers whether this is the round you standardize on. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.