This bullet seems to be a rather generic hunting bullet and. Classes such as ccw, quick reaction medical, tactical pistol, and tactical rifle, just to name a few. Rem core lokt performance long range hunting forum. Nov 08, 2010 remingtons plain core lokt is not bonded or plated. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core promoting perfectly controlled expansion and high weight. I can find no published data for these bullets, so looked at the 180 grain data from the manuals i have.
Ive never fired a factory round in that gun, but on a pig, i see no reason a core lokt bullet would bounce off. Remington 308 winchester 150 grain corelokt pointed soft. For more than six decades, it has remained the leader in centerfire deer ammunition. I know my handloads of 180 gr swift scirocco, neck turned rem brass, fed 216m primer, and vv n165 powder will shoot 12 moa, but i did not have time to get things rolling this year, so i used remington factory ammo, the 180 gr core lokt stuff. Ive done well with core lokt s they are relatively the cheapest,have never misfired if fresh 10 years or younger,and are very impressive in a bullet comparison that was in eastmans a year or 2 back. The core lokt has had a strong rep for years and is still as good as it ever was. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core promoting perfectly controlled expansion and high weight retention for absolutely dependable ongame results. Feb 04, 2011 i shot my oryx this past december with a custom built rem 700 chambered for the 300 wby mag. Remington corelokt bullets 30 cal 308 diameter 165 grain. Ive done well with corelokts they are relatively the cheapest,have never misfired if fresh 10 years or younger,and are very impressive in a bullet comparison that was in eastmans a year or 2 back. I prefer as much energy as possible to be let into the target, not the tree or dirt behind it.
Remington ammunition corelokt 270 win corelokt burbank. One of the finest hunting factory loads was remingtons 150gr sp core lokt. Remington corelokt bullets 30 cal 308 diameter 150 grain pointed. Remington corelokt bullets 30 cal 308 diameter 150. Remington corelokt bullets 30 cal 308 diameter 150 grain. Corelokt vs blastic north carolina hunting and fishing. The tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core delivering massive 2x expansion, weight retention and consistent ongame results.
The corelokt bullet design is the original controlled expansion bullet, and one of the most effective ever developed. Remington ammo 2520 winchester 86gr corelokt psp 50bx 10. Rem ammo r338w1 corelokt 338 win mag pointed soft poin. The mistake many hunters make is to assume the corelokt is just a deer bullet. The core lokt bullet design is the original controlled expansion bullet, and one of the most effective ever developed.
The 180gr corelokt is not a fragile bullet, but it is far from a tough one. Corelokt vs blastic north carolina hunting and fishing forums. I shot my oryx this past december with a custom built rem 700 chambered for the 300 wby mag. Here is a bad pic of a 150 grain core lokt from my brothers 3006 recovered from a 6 point bull. The core lokt bullet design is the original controlledexpansion bullet and one of the most effective ever developed. The nosler reloading guide lists a min velocity of 1,800 fps and a max of 3,200 fps. What bullet is your favorite for deer from 3006 north. Worldclass accuracy and unmatched reliability ongame are just two of the many reasons our handloading customers demand corelokt ultra bonded bullets. I am trying to design a 147grs bullet that will chamber in cz pistol chambers or other short throated no freebore chambers now, to do this i need a reasonable amount of bearing surface on the bullet. In addition to firearms, gear, and equipment, we offer classes designed specifically for all skillsets from beginners to professionals. Were leaving for elk camp in the morning and he is heading to walmart to buy a box of shells this afternoon.
Last december, i had an opportunity to get reacquainted with the 150grain corelokt in. Remington 308 winchester 150 grain corelokt pointed soft po. Is there any software available that is capable of simulating a bullet andor cartridge in a chamber. I know my handloads of 180 gr swift scirocco, neck turned rem brass, fed 216m primer, and vv n165 powder will shoot 12 moa, but i did not have time to get things rolling this year, so i used remington. Discussion in hunting started by ldlfh7, nov 5, 2014.
The copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core, hence the name. Corelokt is the original controlled expansion bullet. A while back i bought a box of 180 gr remington corelokt ultra bonded bullets at a very good price. Yes, it is a round nose, there for according to the followers of the lastest pointy, bonded, plastic tipped bullet fad, this bullet is worthless as a sling shot and a river stone. My grandfather swears by that 180 gr speer bullet, i have watched him drop more deer with that caliber and combo than i have shot deer in most of my hunting career. For a whitetail they are dependable and typically more than accurate enough to do the job at. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core, promoting perfectly controlled expansion and high weight retention for absolutely dependable results.
It all depends on what your idea of bullet performance is. This bullet seems to be a rather generic hunting bullet and all manuals listed something very similar. The m14a1 featured an improved core design and incendiary charge. Remington ammo 300 winchester mag 150g corelokt psp 20bx 10. A while back i bought a box of 180 gr remington core lokt ultra bonded bullets at a very good price. I also like soft cupcore stlye or even ballistic tip style in my 3006. It is a traditional cup and core bullet that has a deep crimp, locking the core into place. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core, promoting perfectly controlled expansion and high weight retention for absolutely dependable on game results. In case you are mathematically challenged, thats 78 years. If you want to know the specifics on how your ammo is firing, use guide outdoors ballistics charts and ammo charts to hit any target, anywhere. The precision cast bullet design ultimate software was designed expressly for this purpose and works very well. Remington 3030 win 170gr corelokt psp ammunition 20rds r30302. Generally the faster the cartridge, the better constructed bullet you want so it retains its structural integrity and penetration capabilities. The remington core lokts are a good bullet design and have worked well for years.
Both are still popular today, although many hunters prefer premium loads with designer bullets for improved accuracy or deeper penetration. Further to this i actually have the core lokt bullets print to the same eastwest but one inch lower in altitude in the 300 winchester magnum. Bullet drag calculator calculates the drag function for a bullet of a given shape. Too long will force me to set the bullet very deep in the case to make it chamber smoothly. I have loaded up a small batch and the groups are about the same as my core lokt and game king loads. Here is a bad pic of a 150 grain corelokt from my brothers 3006 recovered from a 6 point bull.
Remington corelokt 243 winchester ammunition ballistics. The venerable corelokt had probably killed more game animals than any other bullet design in modern history and more than the total of many different ones combined. Remington corelokt bullets 30 cal 308 diameter 165. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core, promoting perfectly controlled expansion and high weight retention for absolutely. The hornady and nosler versions have produced noting but dead right there kills from my limited use and knowledge of other users.
Its timeproven performance has made it huntings first choice for over 75 years. The venerable core lokt had probably killed more game animals than any other bullet design in modern history and more than the total of many different ones combined. Current loads include the 120 grain hollow point at 3000fps, the 140 grain corelokt at 2860fps and the 140 grain accutip, also at 2860fps. Remingtons 120 grain hollow point is designed for varmint hunting but is adequate for game as heavy as 40kg 90lb.
Hunters with a knack for filling their deer tag tend to have more than success in common. The corelokt bullet design is the original controlledexpansion bullet and one of the most effective ever developed. There are soft point and pointed soft point versions of corelokts in a broad range of calibers and bullet weights. Does anyone have experience with the hornady interlock bullet on deer. Its difficult to believe, but remingtons corelokt is a 75yearold bullet design, and yet, quite unsurprisingly, the nofrills projectiles continue to. It consists of the dc1001 tangential ogive calculator, dc1003 paper patch bullet design calculator, dc1004 terminal ballistics plotter tplot, dctwist twist rate calculator, and hb9e handbook. Youll find 300 win mag ballistics, 308 ballistics, 3006 ballistics, 223 ballistics, 243 ballistics, 3030 ballistics and much more. My brother called me a bit ago and asked whether he should buy some 180gr core lokts for his 3006 or federal 180gr soft points. Corelokt ammo uses one of the most effective hunting bullets ever developed the original controlledexpansion bullet design. Nov 19, 2007 i also like soft cup core stlye or even ballistic tip style in my 3006.
Both are good and have probably taken more deer than all the other types combined. Hunters with a knack for filling their deer tag trust their hunt to remington corelokt. The remington core lokt has been killing critters large and small since 1939. The 150 grain remington corelokt bullet is an extremely good performer on medium game, wound channels are wide and penetration adequate for use on game weighing up 125kg. The mistake many hunters make is to assume the core lokt is just a deer bullet. I use a more modern design now, but wouldnt be bothered in the least if i had to use the core lokt. This is a powerful and flexible program, but the usual rule applies garbage in, garbage out. Worldclass accuracy and unmatched reliability ongame are just two of the many reasons our handloading customers demand core lokt ultra bonded bullets. Had it with remington corelokt michigan sportsman online. It would not have to be 3d, a 2d image of how and where a bullet drawing meets the standard spec throats would be of great educational value in bullet choice and mold design.
Bullet design software dc1015 bullet engineers pack the bullet engineers pack has been completely rewritten and updated for windows. It works well for most big game applications, but less retained weight means less penetration. My brother in law had several failures to fire of the corelokts in the newly redesigned box. Remington 3030 win 170gr corelokt psp ammunition 20rds. Core lokt is the original controlled expansion bullet. The 180 grain bullet prints one inch higher than the 150 grain bullet at 100 yards. Rapid expansion bullets nosler ballistic tip and remington corelokt soft point.
Im moving away from the corelokt after defending them in a previous thread. The result of that is that there will be very little spare room for powder. Since minnesota had a similar donation program, we also tested a sample of. Remington 3006 165gr corelokt psp ammunition 20rds r3006b. Remington 165gr corelokt factory ammo has never failed to produce good groups and quick kills for me. Packed 100 per box, 5 boxes per sleeve, 2 sleeves per case, bullets per case. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core, promoting perfectly controlled expansion, deep penetration and high weight retention for dependable results. Its progressively tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core, promoting perfectly controlled expansion and high weight retention for absolutely dependable ongame results. They do the same thing, the accubond just does it with new design technology, and the partition does it with a 65 year old design.
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