Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, lifelong hunter.
The Remington Core-Lokt 308 Winchester 150-grain jacketed soft point is a deer-hunting load that has anchored game since 1939. Core-Lokt refers to the bonding process that mechanically locks the lead core to the gilding metal jacket — preventing separation on impact, controlling expansion diameter, and driving penetration through shoulder bone and vitro. At 2820 fps from a 24-inch barrel, this 150-grain JSP delivers 2648 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle and maintains over 1800 ft-lbs past 200 yards — sufficient for ethical one-shot stops on whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, and black bear within that envelope.
Load Profile
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 308 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 150 grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Soft Point (Core-Lokt) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2820 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2648 ft-lbs |
| Rounds/box | 200 (10 boxes of 20) |
| Case | Brass (reloadable) |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| G1 BC | 0.314 |
| Intended use | Hunting (whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn) |
| Manufacturer | Remington (USA) |
The 150-grain JSP sits in the middle of the 308 Winchester weight spectrum — lighter than the 165- and 180-grain loads favored for elk, but heavier than 125-grain varmint rounds. This weight delivers flat trajectory inside 300 yards, moderate recoil (16-17 ft-lbs in an 8-pound rifle), and predictable terminal performance in the 1800-2200 fps impact-velocity window. Brass cases are Boxer-primed and reloadable; fired cases measure consistent in length and show minimal brass flow after sizing. Shop more Remington 308 ammo for additional bullet weights and load profiles.
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