Are Remington core-LOKT good for deer?
I’ve taken whitetails from West Virginia to Saskatchewan with Core-Lokts and they put deer down fast. The reason they are so effective at dropping deer is because of the amount of energy they deposit. Core-Lokts typically transfer 75 percent of their kinetic energy within the first eight inches of penetration.
Did Remington stop making core-LOKT?
Remington To Sell Ammo Business, Including Core-Lokt and Barnes Bullets. In July 2020, Remington filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and since then the company has been looking to sell off its various brands, including Remington firearms, Marlin and Barnes Bullets.
How good are Remington core-LOKT bullets?
The effectiveness of the Core-Lokt comes from its ability to dump almost 80 percent of its energy in the first 8 inches of penetration. My terminal performance testing at the Barnes Bullet ballistic facility confirms this. Few other big game bullets are capable of this much energy transfer that fast.
What is Remington core-LOKT?
Core-Lokt® is the original controlled expansion bullet. Its time-proven performance has made it hunting’s first choice for over 75 years. The tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core delivering massive 2X expansion, weight retention and consistent on-game results.
What kind of bullet is Remington core-LOKT?
Specs
| Caliber | .22 |
|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 55 |
| Bullet Style | Pointed Soft Point |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .197 |
| Diameter In | 0.22 |
What is a Remington core-LOKT bullet?
Remington says the Core-Lokt is the original controlled-expansion bullet. The copper jacket is “locked” to a solid lead core, hence the name. There are soft point and pointed soft point versions of Core-Lokts in a broad range of calibers and bullet weights.
Are core-LOKT bullets bonded?
Core-Lokt Ultra’s lead core is bonded to a progressively tapered jacket allowing for reliable bullet expansion at all practical velocities. The bonding process keeps the bullet from fragmenting and allows for 95% weight retention with maximum penetration and energy transfer.