Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For deer hunters running bolt-action 243 Winchester rifles, the Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 95 grain polymer tip load delivers long-range accuracy and reliable terminal expansion without the jacket separation that plagued earlier cup-and-core designs. The polymer tip shifts the center of gravity rearward for improved in-flight stability, producing tighter groups at 200-300 yards while initiating expansion on impact through hydraulic pressure inside the hollow cavity. You’re looking at 3140 fps muzzle velocity, 2080 ft-lbs energy, and a 0.355 G1 ballistic coefficient — numbers that translate to 8-10 inches less drop at 300 yards compared to flat-base soft-points of the same weight. Remington uses the original Core-Lokt jacket bonding process, locking the lead core to the gilding metal jacket through mechanical and molecular bond during manufacture, so the bullet retains 65-75% of its weight through bone and shoulder blade on broadside deer.
Performance at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 243 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 95 Grains |
| Bullet type | Polymer Tip |
| Muzzle velocity | 3140 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2080 ft-lbs |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | 0.355 |
| Rounds/box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
The 95 grain weight splits the difference between lighter varmint loads and heavier 100-105 grain deer bullets, offering enough sectional density for chest-cavity penetration on whitetail while keeping recoil under 10 ft-lbs in a 7.5-pound rifle. Zero at 200 yards, and you’re 2 inches high at 100, 8 inches low at 300 — a point-blank range adequate for most stand shooting. Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases let you work up custom loads once you’ve confirmed zero with factory ammunition. Browse the full 243 ammo selection for additional grain weights and bullet profiles.
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.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire; be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
- Verify current state and local ammunition laws before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict polymer-tip, hollow-point, or expanding ammunition for hunting or civilian possession.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm — wash hands after handling, store away from food and children, and follow Proposition 65 guidance.
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