Remington Corelokt

[Enfielder]

I have precisely 23 .358 200 grain Rem corelokts bullets left and I want to find some more. I bought some Hornady 200 gr but they just aren't the same. Is there a reliable source for .35 Remington components? Asking for a friend named model 141.

 

[LoonWulf]

Remington components come in runs, so keep your eye out and cruise the gun auction site and bst forums for someone who stockpiled.

 

[troy fairweather]

the sierra 358 is good and pretty close to the cl. the old rem cl do kill good tho. remember you can use pointed bullets in that 141. the 141is probably my favorite pump made.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

For a so called simple and older bullet the Rem CL is a bullet that really performs! A whole generation outlet in the freezer and on the table with Remington 30-30, 35 Rem, 30-06 and .243 ammo loaded with that bullet. I don't find them either other than at gun shows.

I have found the 200gr Sierra Pro Hunter is a good substitute if you can't find any of the Rem bullets.
https://www.sierrabullets.com/product/35-caliber-200-gr-rn/

If you're looking for a heavier bullet the Speer Hot-Cor in 220gr is also of top quality.
https://www.speer-ammo.com/products/bullets/rifle-bullets?page=0&facets=computed_skucaliber_s=.358

Sorry I can't be of more help with the Remington bullets.

 

[GooseGestapo]

Unfortunately, as with most everything else, the “new” management at Remington has screwed up the Corlokt.

First, there was the ObamaAmmogeddon, which roughly coincided with the Freedom Group taking over Remington. During this time, Remington bullets became scarce. Eventually, a trickle has become available.
Problem is, instead of being the most economical hunting bullets available, they’re more expensive than similar competition. Sierra, Hornady, and Speer are all cheaper than the poor qc Corlokts.

About two years ago, when the .30cal (.30/30) and .358 (.35Remington) Corlokt started showing up again, it was obvious that they had been changed due to lack of jacket “scallops”. This was one of the unique features of the Corlokts and contributed to its excellent low velocity performance. I’m not sure if the tapered jacket is still used. This was one of the earliest methods of securing the jacket to core, and remained effective for nearly a century.

MidwayUSA usually has the Remington components if they are available. Remington is not committed to supporting the reloading market at this time (again). So, mostly what we get is seconds, or culls. If anything.

Like has been previously mentioned, the Sierra 200gr RN ProHunter is the best alternative. And it’s available, and less expensive than the Corlokts.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

Remingtoni isnot committed to supporting the reloading market at this time (again). So, mostly what we get is seconds, or culls. If anything.
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It has been this way for decades. Most of the big ammo companies give short shrift to the reloading market.
The reloading market is tiny, in comparison to the ammunition market. The profit just isn't there.

Companies such as Sierra and Hornady made their bones producing for a niche market, and have grown considerably, but are still miniscule compared to Remington or Winchester.

Most of what I shoot, I cast myself. That market is just a fraction of the reloading market, and is usually served by even smaller companies.

 

[Enfielder]

Unfortunately, as with most everything else, the “new” management at Remington has screwed up the Corlokt.

First, there was the ObamaAmmogeddon, which roughly coincided with the Freedom Group taking over Remington. During this time, Remington bullets became scarce. Eventually, a trickle has become available.
Problem is, instead of being the most economical hunting bullets available, they’re more expensive than similar competition. Sierra, Hornady, and Speer are all cheaper than the poor qc Corlokts.

About two years ago, when the .30cal (.30/30) and .358 (.35Remington) Corlokt started showing up again, it was obvious that they had been changed due to lack of jacket “scallops”. This was one of the unique features of the Corlokts and contributed to its excellent low velocity performance. I’m not sure if the tapered jacket is still used. This was one of the earliest methods of securing the jacket to core, and remained effective for nearly a century.

MidwayUSA usually has the Remington components if they are available. Remington is not committed to supporting the reloading market at this time (again). So, mostly what we get is seconds, or culls. If anything.

Like has been previously mentioned, the Sierra 200gr RN ProHunter is the best alternative. And it’s available, and less expensive than the Corlokts.

It's the scallops I'm looking for.

 

[troy fairweather]

the funny thing is corelokts are today's definition off a bullet failure. they don't hold together at close range and are not 100% weight retention. but boy they kill lights out on deer. the corelokt is just about perfect for the 35 rems power, all deer i have shot where drt and little meat damage.

 

[GooseGestapo]

Actually, I’ve never had one of the “traditional” Corlokts fail. Only the newer Pointed soft points fired at close range at higher velocities. Back in the late ‘70’s, iirc, is when the first “redesign” of the Corlokts occurred, to “improve” ballistic coefficient but at cost of terminal performance.

The round nose such as 117gr .257”, 175gr .284”, 150, 170,and 180gr . 308”, 170gr .323”, and .358” 200gr remained “traditional” Corlokts. At least till recently.

Worst torn up animal I ever saw shot was a wild dog my older brother shot in the Talladega National forest in 1971. He shot the ~80lb dog in the upper shoulder. The bullet took out a half circle the size of a paper plate(9”). It was a 170gr 8mm Mauser (7.92x56). Factory load at appointments you 90yds. It was lead dog of a pack eating off a disposed deer carcass.

Personally, I don’t consider a jacket separation a bullet failure. Only if bullet core breaks up and fails to penetrate, is it a failure. Same as with a gas checked bullet shedding the gas check after impact.

 

[jmr40]

I heard or, read somewhere that Remington was simply buying bullets from another vendor and loading them in their 30-30 and 35rem cartridges and no longer making their own core-lokts. At least for that application. I'm thinking it was Hornady. But I may be mistaken.

 

[troy fairweather]

I heard or, read somewhere that Remington was simply buying bullets from another vendor and loading them in their 30-30 and 35rem cartridges and no longer making their own core-lokts. At least for that application. I'm thinking it was Hornady. But I may be mistaken.

that could be true, i don't think they will admit that tho.