Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
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Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
I have not used Core-Lokts for about 6 years but used to use them and never had a problem with them. For a cheap bullet I always found them to be one of the better penetrating non-premium bullets out there. However I have recently read on several websites that Remington has thinned the jacket on their Core-Lokts thus making them expand more rapidly.
So, I'm asking if this is true first? And second, who used Core-Lokts last year and how did they work for you?
So, I'm asking if this is true first? And second, who used Core-Lokts last year and how did they work for you?
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RE: Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
I used them aswell in my .308 with 180 gr.
I've been using those to hunt deer for... (thinking)... about 10 years now and the deer dont seem to know the difference... if there is any.
I'll be trying them out in 2 weeks for bear so I'll let you know what M. Bear thinks.
edit: WOOO WEEE! you earned my first post on this forum! I am now a nice and yummy fawn!
I've been using those to hunt deer for... (thinking)... about 10 years now and the deer dont seem to know the difference... if there is any.
I'll be trying them out in 2 weeks for bear so I'll let you know what M. Bear thinks.
edit: WOOO WEEE! you earned my first post on this forum! I am now a nice and yummy fawn!
#7
RE: Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
The Core-Lokts have not changed, but Remington has added another bullet with a thicker jacket called the Core-Lokt Ultra. You are probably seeing advertising saying that the original Core-Lokts have a thin jacket. Just a bunch of advertising hype, though the Ultra is supposed to be a damn good bullet.
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RE: Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
I wont purchase another Remington product ever again in my lifetime. But in all fairness it has nothing to do with the core lockt bullets performance, but rather the cartridge itself. Long story, but suffice to say the bullets performance on deer is great.....when the round goes off. Winchester Supremes 168 Gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips are my favorite.
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RE: Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
The Core-Lokts have not changed, but Remington has added another bullet with a thicker jacket called the Core-Lokt Ultra. You are probably seeing advertising saying that the original Core-Lokts have a thin jacket.
I have heard of the new Core-lokt Ultra also and agree it should be a fine bullet.
#10
RE: Remington Core-Lokts Changed?
The original core lokts looked much like the current ultras except for the thickness of the jacket material. I'm not aware of any jacket thinning, but haven't used any lately. As time went by the cross section of the bullet where the cannelure indented the jacket into the core went away, and became just a straight wall.