Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For whitetail, mule deer, elk, and black bear at typical hunting ranges, the Remington Core-Lokt 30-06 Springfield loads a 165-grain jacketed soft point that’s been downing game since 1939. The 30-06 Springfield ammo platform pairs military case capacity with controlled-expansion hunting bullets — this load exits the muzzle at 2800 feet per second and delivers 2872 foot-pounds of energy, enough to anchor medium-to-large North American game from tree stands to open timber.
Built for the Box
The Core-Lokt bullet mechanically locks the lead core to the gilding metal jacket through a taper-jacket design — as the soft point nose mushrooms on impact, the jacket remains bonded to the core, maintaining weight retention above 70 percent through bone and heavy muscle. Remington seats the 165-grain projectile in new-production brass with a non-corrosive boxer primer — cases measure to SAAMI max tolerances and reload cleanly with standard dies. The 165-grain weight splits the difference between the lighter 150-grain offerings (flatter shooting, less penetration) and heavier 180-grain bullets (more drop, deeper wound channels), making it the all-around choice for hunters who glass mule deer at 300 yards one week and still-hunt whitetail in thick cover the next.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 30-06 Springfield |
| Bullet weight | 165 grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Soft Point (Core-Lokt) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2800 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2872 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer, non-corrosive |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.339 |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
Zero this load 3 inches high at 100 yards — you’ll be on at 250 and 8 inches low at 300, giving you a point-blank-range window from muzzle to just past 275 yards on deer-sized vitals. The G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.339 is average for cup-and-core soft points in this weight class; wind drift at 300 yards in a 10-mph full-value crosswind runs about 9 inches. Shop the full 30-06 ammo inventory for lighter varmint loads and heavier premium bullets when your tag calls for elk or moose.
Safe Handling & Compliance
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- Observe the four universal rules of firearms safety: treat every firearm as if it is loaded, never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to fire, and be certain of your target and what lies beyond it. Visit the NSSF firearm safety resources for detailed guidance.
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- This product contains lead, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm (Prop 65 warning). Wash hands thoroughly after handling ammunition and components.
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