The Speer Hot-Cor 35 caliber 180 grain spitzer soft point bullets deliver consistent expansion and deep penetration for medium to large game hunting. This proven bullet design combines a soft lead core with a tapered copper jacket to create reliable mushrooming while maintaining structural integrity through bone and tissue.
What Makes This Different
The Hot-Cor manufacturing process bonds the lead core directly to the copper jacket during formation, eliminating the separation issues common with standard cup-and-core bullets. This results in 15-20% better weight retention compared to conventional soft points. The spitzer profile maintains velocity downrange while the controlled expansion design opens predictably at velocities between 1,800-2,800 fps.
Key Features
- Hot-Cor bonded construction prevents core-jacket separation
- 180 grain weight optimized for .35 caliber cartridges
- Spitzer profile for improved ballistic coefficient
- Soft point design initiates expansion on impact
- Tapered copper jacket controls expansion rate
- 100 bullets per box for extended shooting sessions
- Consistent .358 diameter with tight tolerances
Field performance shows reliable expansion across a wide velocity range, making these bullets suitable for everything from .35 Remington lever-action loads to high-velocity .358 Winchester applications. The controlled expansion typically doubles bullet diameter while retaining 85-90% of original weight. Penetration depth remains consistent through various media, providing predictable terminal performance on deer, elk, and similar-sized game.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .35 (0.358" diameter)
- Weight: 180 grains
- Style: Spitzer soft point
- Construction: Hot-Cor bonded lead core
- Jacket: Tapered copper
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Speer (ATK/Vista Outdoor)
- Part Number: 2435
Speer's decades of bullet manufacturing experience shows in the consistent quality and performance of these Hot-Cor bullets. The 100-count packaging provides excellent value for handloaders who demand reliable terminal performance. These bullets represent a practical choice for hunters seeking proven expansion characteristics without premium pricing.