Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
The Remington Core-Lokt in 30-06 Springfield holds more whitetail and elk tags than any other hunting round in American history. This 180-grain pointed jacketed soft point exits the muzzle at 2700 feet per second, carrying 2913 foot-pounds of energy — calibrated for deer at 200 yards, hogs at 150, and black bear at woods distances. The Core-Lokt bullet locks the lead core to the jacket through mechanical bonding, controlling expansion from first impact through bone and tissue without jacket separation. You load it, sight it at 100 yards, and trust it in November.
Built for the Box
Remington chambers this load in new-production brass with Boxer primers — non-corrosive, reloadable for handloaders who sort once-fired cases at the range. The pointed soft point profile carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.383, flatter than round-nose designs but less wind-sensitive than polymer-tip match loads. You sacrifice 50 fps compared to lighter 150-grain loads but gain sectional density for penetration on quartering shots. The green box ships in 20-round count — enough for sight-in, practice, and a full season if you walk slow and shoot once.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 30-06 Springfield |
| Bullet weight | 180 Grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Soft Point (Core-Lokt) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2700 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2913 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| G1 BC | 0.383 |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
This load sits in the middle of the 30-06 ammo weight spectrum — heavier than the flat-shooting 150-grain varmint loads, lighter than the 220-grain subsonic rounds for brush hunting. You zero at 100 yards, hold dead-on at 150, and aim two inches high at 200 for ethical vitals placement on medium game.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the Four Rules of Firearm Safety — treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you do not intend to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, know your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify compliance with state and local ammunition regulations before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict hunting ammunition by bullet type or lead content.
- This ammunition contains lead. Wash hands after handling. California Proposition 65 warning applies — see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for details.
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