The Remington Core-Lokt 280 Remington delivers proven terminal performance for medium to large game hunting with its 150-grain pointed soft point design. This cartridge combines flat trajectory with controlled expansion, making it effective on deer, elk, and similar-sized game at extended ranges.
What Makes This Different
Core-Lokt technology bonds the lead core to the copper jacket, preventing separation on impact for maximum weight retention. Unlike standard soft point bullets that may fragment, the Core-Lokt design maintains structural integrity through bone and tissue. This bonded construction delivers 85-90% weight retention compared to 60-70% for conventional bullets, ensuring deeper penetration and larger wound channels.
Key Features
- 150-grain pointed soft point bullet with bonded core construction
- 280 Remington caliber optimized for flat trajectory and energy retention
- Brass cases with corrosion-resistant primer and propellant
- Pointed profile reduces wind drift at longer hunting distances
- Factory-loaded to SAAMI specifications for consistent performance
- 20 rounds per box packaging for hunting trips and range sessions
- Compatible with all 280 Remington chambered rifles
Field performance shows muzzle velocities around 2,900 fps with muzzle energy exceeding 2,800 ft-lbs. The pointed soft point expands reliably at impact velocities between 1,800-3,000 fps, making it effective from close range through 400+ yards. Hunters report clean kills on whitetail deer, mule deer, and black bear with proper shot placement.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 280 Remington (7mm Express)
- Bullet Weight: 150 grains
- Bullet Type: Pointed Soft Point (PSP) with Core-Lokt bonding
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 2,900 fps
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 2,800 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass with boxer primer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Manufacturer: Remington Arms Company
Core-Lokt remains the most popular hunting ammunition in North America for good reason - consistent accuracy, reliable expansion, and deep penetration across decades of field use. Hunters choose this load when shot placement matters most and quick, ethical kills are the priority.