Remington Core-Lokts?

[ldlfh7]

I know components are scarce these days all across the board but what happened to core-lokts? I can find Hornady, Speer, Nosler, Sierra etc but nothing for Remington core-lokt bullets. Did they stop making them for sale as components? I have always liked them but other brands are now replacing them on my reloading bench. Just curious if this is because of demand or if they are no longer producing them as components and only loading live ammunition with them.

 

[Kachok]

Probably just due to ammo shortages, only ones for sale locally are the 120gr .257 cal. I switched to Speed Deep Curl they cost the same, are more accurate and are bonded which you don't need on deer but I consider it a free bonus since I like them better anyway. If you want something in the same vain as the core-lokts the Hornady interlock always has been every bit as good, and usually cost less, I load them in several calibers.

 

[loose noose]

I've got a couple boxes of 100 Remington Core Lokt in .270, as well as 100 or so of .308. I also found them to be excellent for reloading, as I've shot numerous deer and elk with my handloads, moa on both, and mostly one shot kills.

I'm not sure what they've done with them, (in stock) allthough I believe you can still get them thru MidSouth Shooters Supply.

 

[jmr40]

None of the standard bullets are on shelves locally. There are still good supplies of the premium bullets in almost all calibers. No Core lokts, Hornady Interlock, etc. Plenty of Partitions, Bergers, Ballistic Tips Barnes, and Interbonds though.

It will take time.

 

[frankenstein406]

like other stuff, they pop up and go out of stock.

 

[GooseGestapo]

They used to be the bargain basement jewels. Cheap price, decent accuracy and superlative game performance. I bought and shot a lot of them. After Cerebus bought Remington in '08-'09, the prices shot up to more than Sierra, Speer, and Hornady's. Now, I pass on them as they are way, way, too expensive. Quality of the "reloader" bulk bullets is a "hit or miss" thing. Some lot#'s are good, some are mediocre.

I've still got some 180gr .308 PtSpt's I bought in quantity in '05. They are some of the most accurate hunting bullets I've ever shot. (good lot#).

In the .35Rem and .30/30wcf, the Remington Corlokts are the best bullets you can get, except maybe for the Sierra 150gr .308 (.30/30) Round Nose, and the 200gr Round Nose .358". I still use them for hunting, but I seldom buy them anymore as the Sierra's and Hornady's are better priced and more consistent on quality/accuracy.

 

[Mohave-Tec]

I've had a 1000 count box of 223 Power-Lokt on the shelf for about 5 years. I see that they have vaporized off of most search engines and store shelves as well. Now I'm having to consider loading them up for range rounds when I'm being told I might want to save them for varmiting. Are the Power-Lokt and Core-Lokt the same family of bullet?
I hope my question isn't steeling away from the original intent of the OP.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

They are still available as components but like said above, due to all the craziness going on there's just nothing on the shelves. Hang in there and conserve what you have left and hopefully you won't run out before you can buy more.

 

[GooseGestapo]

The "PowerLokts" are a totally different bullet than the "CorLokts".
The Powerlokts are a PLATED hollow point bullet with a thin jacket and designed as a rapid expanding varmint bullet.

First deer I shot with a .223, I shot with some 55gr PowerLokts. Took five hits from a Mini-14 and a finish shot from a .357mag to end the deal. I wouldn't shoot deer with a .223 for 10yrs after that. Later, I found that a conventional 55gr SoftPoint is a totally different matter... much deeper penetration.

The "PowerLokts" do have an eviable reputation as an accurate bullet for the intended purpose...

 

[Mohave-Tec]

I should have plenty until things settle down.

 

[Mohave-Tec]

I'm using them for range ammo.