The Remington Core-Lokt .280 Remington 150-grain Pointed Soft Point (PSP) Brass 20-round box is a premier centerfire hunting cartridge engineered specifically for medium and large game hunting across variable impact distances. A common failure point in standard unbonded soft point projectiles is jacket-core separation upon striking heavy bone, which causes bullet breakup, limits penetration depth, and reduces kinetic energy transfer. Remington completely resolves this terminal limitation by mechanically locking the lead core inside a progressively tapered copper jacket, maintaining bullet integrity under high-impact stress.
The primary technical advantage relies on controlled expansion paired with high retained weight. The Pointed Soft Point (PSP) lead tip initiates broad expansion upon initial contact, while the mechanically locked jacket regulates the expansion rate to approximately double the original diameter without fragmenting. Featuring a 0.346 G1 ballistic coefficient, the aerodynamic PSP bullet cuts through air resistance to flatten flight paths and preserve velocity beyond 300 yards, driving linear penetration through dense tissue and heavy bone.
Launching its 150-grain Core-Lokt PSP projectile at a muzzle velocity of 2,890 FPS, this .280 Rem load delivers flat downrange trajectories and hard-hitting knockdown power. Assembled in precision-drawn, reloadable virgin brass cases fitted with reliable Boxer primers and clean-burning propellants, it guarantees uniform chamber pressure curves, dependable ignition, and smooth extraction across bolt-action and semi-automatic hunting rifles. It is a time-tested choice for whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and black bear.
Key Benefits
- Original Core-Lokt Mechanical Lock: Mechanically locks the lead core inside the tapered copper jacket to prevent breakup and retain high mass.
- Controlled 2x Expansion Dynamics: Pointed Soft Point nose expands up to double original bullet diameter without fragmenting in dense tissue.
- 0.346 G1 Ballistic Coefficient: Aerodynamic PSP profile reduces downrange drag and preserves velocity beyond 300 yards.
- Precision Reloadable Brass: Premium virgin brass cases ensure uniform chambering, reliable ignition, and smooth extraction.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .280 Remington | 2,890 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 0.346 G1 Ballistic Coefficient | Medium & Big Game Profile
- Projectile: 150 Grain | Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point (PSP) | Mechanically Locked Lead Core | Progressively Tapered Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Remington Core-Lokt Series
- Dimensions: Standard .280 Rem Geometry | Bolt-Action & Semi-Auto Rifle Configuration | SKU: 29069
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, and Pronghorn
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Remington Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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