Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 30-06 Springfield ammunition combines proven on-game performance with improved accuracy and long-range potential. Featuring a 165-grain polymer-tipped bullet, this ammo offers truer flight, flatter trajectory, and devastating terminal energy. The Big Green polymer tip improves long-range ballistics, in-flight accuracy, and initiates rapid expansion upon impact. With its tuned Core-Lokt jacket optimized for big game and match-grade accuracy, this ammunition is an excellent choice for serious hunters pursuing medium to large game.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Remington |
| Caliber | .30-06 Springfield |
| Bullet Weight | 165 grains |
| Bullet Type | Core-Lokt Tipped (Polymer Tip) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2820 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 2913 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .447 |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended Use | Hunting, Big Game |
Key Features:
The Remington .30-06 Springfield 165gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammunition offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Bullet Type | Core-Lokt Tipped Polymer-tipped bullet for improved ballistics and expansion |
| Caliber | .30-06 Springfield Popular and versatile big game hunting cartridge |
| Bullet Weight | 165 grains Optimal weight for balance of velocity and energy |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2820 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and energy transfer |
| Rounds per Box | 20 Standard box quantity for rifle ammunition |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Big Game Hunting: Ideal for hunting large game animals such as deer, elk, and bear.
- Long-Range Shooting: Polymer tip and match-grade accuracy make it suitable for longer distance shots.
- Versatile Hunting: Effective for a wide range of game sizes and hunting scenarios.
- Target Practice: Can be used for zeroing rifles and practicing with hunting loads.
- Reloading: Reloadable brass cases for handloaders.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Improved Accuracy: Polymer tip improves long-range performance.
- ✔ Controlled Expansion: Core-Lokt design ensures reliable performance on impact.
- ✔ Versatile Hunting Round: Suitable for a wide range of big game animals in North America.
- ✔ High Velocity: 2820 fps muzzle velocity provides flat trajectory and hard-hitting performance.
- ✔ Proven Brand: Remington's Core-Lokt line has a long-standing reputation among hunters.
Cons
- ✘ Recoil: 30-06 Springfield cartridge can produce significant felt recoil, especially in lighter rifles.
- ✘ Overkill for Smaller Game: 165gr bullet may be excessive for smaller deer species or varmints.
- ✘ Price: Premium ammunition typically costs more than standard Core-Lokt or basic hunting rounds.
- ✘ Availability: As a newer product in the Core-Lokt line, it may not be as widely stocked as traditional options.
About Remington:
Remington Arms Company, founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, is one of America's oldest and largest firearms and ammunition manufacturers. With over 200 years of history, Remington has been a pioneer in firearm and ammunition technology. The company is known for its iconic products like the Model 700 rifle and the 870 shotgun. Remington's ammunition division, established in 1912, has been producing high-quality cartridges for generations of hunters and shooters. Remington's Core-Lokt line, introduced in 1939, revolutionized hunting ammunition with its controlled-expansion bullet design. Today, Remington continues to innovate, offering products like the Core-Lokt Tipped ammunition, which combines traditional performance with modern ballistic technology.
