Remington Soft Point Core-Lokt

[ninepointer]

I hunt whitetailed deer with a .270 and a .30-30. I have always used Remington Express Soft Point Core-lokt (pointed version in the .270). Most deer were dropped in their tracks or close to it, while a few needed some tracking. I've never had any pass-throughs with this ammo.

I went to my local gunshop to buy some premium ammo but my gunsmith talked me out of it. He swears by the SP Core-lokts. He says he will sell me more expensive premium ammo if I want it, but it won't make the deer any deader and the increase in accuracy is negligible for hunting purposes.

Whadda ya thing about the Remington Express Soft Point Core-lokts? Should I stick with them for deer?

Ninepointer

 

[Lefty Dick]

If it aint broke dont fix it.

 

[dave_t73]

A 'better', more modern 'super' bullet won't make up for poor shot placement. Back in the day, a traditionsl lead SP was all that was necessary so I think your choice is quite adequate.

 

[pilot24]

I've been using the same rounds in 130 gr. out of my 270 for deer and it has given me great results. I've had many pass-trough though, this year I put 2 shots in the lungs and they both exited, with around 2'' exit wound. I was at 50 yards max however...

Next year, i'll be loading some barnes TSX

pilot

 

[581]

I shoot the Rem round nose 180 grain core-lokts in my old 303. Shot a couple deer and a moose with this ammo and they dropped in their tracks. Got a pass through on the moose but not on the deer? Figure that one out. It didn't really matter cause they where all dead as soon as I pulled the trigger. Happy hunting.

 

[senior]

Gotta admit I have found dammmm few bullets that shot more accurate in my 280

 

[savagefan]

+2 on the 303 if shooting factory, that is my favourite.

 

[Big Guy]

Great bullets at a great price. I use them for my 30-30, .444 Marlin and .300 Win Mag

 

[PaulT]

Core-Lokt

I shoot the Rem round nose 180 grain core-lokts in my old 303. Shot a couple deer and a moose with this ammo and they dropped in their tracks. Got a pass through on the moose but not on the deer? Figure that one out. It didn't really matter cause they where all dead as soon as I pulled the trigger. Happy hunting.

Same here,

I started hunting with my fathers .303 Brit and the Core-lokt 180gr did the job on my first 10 deer or so. All deers were recovered and most dropped on the spot. Got pass through on most of them except on 2 or 3 of them. They always performed well in that old rifle and it's the only cheap commercial ammo that will produce good groups.

For sure, there are many better bullets out there but if it ain't broken, why fix it, all the dead deers didn't see any difference.

Shot placement is as important as the bullet used, if not more...

Good luck

 

[rmhrifleman]

They don't call it the deadliest mushroom in the woods for nothing!
Excellent cartridge choice that won't break the bank.

Cheers!

Scott

 

[Longwalker]

premium bullets are for the big stuff. Not needed for deer, but make a BIG difference when shooting the .270 for elk and moose. The 30-30 never needs premiums, its bullets are too slow to require special construction in order to hold together.