Remington Core Lokt Ballistic Chart – All Calibers

The ballistic performance of Remington Core-Lokt ammunition varies by cartridge, bullet weight, load, barrel length, and distance. For decades, hunters have relied on this ammunition, and understanding its flight characteristics is essential for ethical and accurate shot placement.

Remington Core Lokt Ballistic Chart

Below is a comprehensive ballistic table covering current and documented Remington Core-Lokt loads. Values reflect standard 24 inch factory test barrels with a 200 yard zero. Depending on published availability, distance columns reflect retained velocity or bullet drop.

Caliber	Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Muzzle Velocity	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	400 yd	500 yd
.308 Winchester	180 grain	Core-Lokt Tipped (BC .480)	2640 fps	2457 fps	2282 fps	2113 fps	1952 fps	1799 fps
.308 Winchester	150 grain	Core-Lokt PSP (BC .314)	2820 fps	+1.8 in drop	0.0 in drop	-8.5 in drop	-25.8 in drop	N/A
.243 Winchester	100 grain	Core-Lokt PSP (BC .356)	2960 fps	+1.6 in drop	0.0 in drop	-7.6 in drop	-22.6 in drop	N/A
.270 Winchester	130 grain	Core-Lokt PSP (BC .336)	3060 fps	+1.4 in drop	0.0 in drop	-6.7 in drop	-20.2 in drop	N/A
7mm Rem Mag	150 grain	Core-Lokt PSP (BC .361)	3110 fps	+1.4 in drop	0.0 in drop	-6.3 in drop	-19.2 in drop	N/A
.30-06 Springfield	180 grain	Core-Lokt PSP (BC .383)	2700 fps	+2.0 in drop	0.0 in drop	-9.0 in drop	-26.5 in drop	N/A
.300 Win Mag	180 grain	Core-Lokt PSP (BC .383)	2960 fps	+1.6 in drop	0.0 in drop	-7.2 in drop	-21.3 in drop	N/A

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Remington Core Lokt 308 Ballistic Chart

The .308 Winchester is one of the most widely used chamberings for this ammunition. This focused chart compares the traditional 150 grain Pointed Soft Point with the modernized 180 grain Tipped variant, illustrating how the higher ballistic coefficient of the tipped bullet alters downrange performance.

Metric	150 grain Core-Lokt PSP	180 grain Core-Lokt Tipped
Muzzle velocity	2820 fps	2640 fps
Muzzle energy	2648 ft-lb	2743 ft-lb
100 yards	+1.8 in drop	2457 fps / +2.1 in drop
200 yards	0.0 in drop	2282 fps / 0.0 in drop
300 yards	-8.5 in drop	2113 fps / -8.8 in drop
400 yards	-25.8 in drop	1952 fps / -25.4 in drop
500 yards	N/A	1799 fps / -51.2 in drop
Trajectory Zero	200 yards	200 yards

Remington Core Lokt Ballistics by Caliber

Remington manufactures Core-Lokt loads for nearly every major hunting caliber. The following table provides the foundational muzzle metrics for these popular options.

Caliber	Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Muzzle Velocity	Muzzle Energy
.243 Winchester	100 grain	Pointed Soft Point	2960 fps	1945 ft-lb
.270 Winchester	130 grain	Pointed Soft Point	3060 fps	2702 ft-lb
7mm Remington Mag	150 grain	Pointed Soft Point	3110 fps	3221 ft-lb
.308 Winchester	150 grain	Pointed Soft Point	2820 fps	2648 ft-lb
.308 Winchester	180 grain	Core-Lokt Tipped	2640 fps	2743 ft-lb
.30-06 Springfield	180 grain	Pointed Soft Point	2700 fps	2913 ft-lb
.300 Win Mag	180 grain	Pointed Soft Point	2960 fps	3501 ft-lb

Remington Core Lokt Trajectory

Understanding bullet drop is critical for shots past 200 yards. This chart outlines the trajectory for commonly searched Core-Lokt rounds, measured in inches of drop relative to the line of sight. Test conditions assume a 24 inch barrel and standard atmospheric conditions.

Caliber	Bullet Weight	Zero	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	400 yd	500 yd
.243 Winchester	100 grain PSP	200 yd	+1.6 in	0.0 in	-7.6 in	-22.6 in	N/A
.270 Winchester	130 grain PSP	200 yd	+1.4 in	0.0 in	-6.7 in	-20.2 in	N/A
7mm Rem Mag	150 grain PSP	200 yd	+1.4 in	0.0 in	-6.3 in	-19.2 in	N/A
.308 Winchester	150 grain PSP	200 yd	+1.8 in	0.0 in	-8.5 in	-25.8 in	N/A
.308 Winchester	180 grain Tipped	200 yd	+2.1 in	0.0 in	-8.8 in	-25.4 in	-51.2 in
.30-06 Springfield	180 grain PSP	200 yd	+2.0 in	0.0 in	-9.0 in	-26.5 in	N/A

.30 Caliber Family (.308 Win, .30-06 Sprg, .300 Win Mag)

Cartridge	Bullet Weight / Type	Ballistic Coefficient (G1)	Muzzle Velocity	Muzzle Energy	100 Yds	200 Yds (Zero)	300 Yds	400 Yds
.308 Winchester	150 gr PSP	.314	2,820 fps	2,648 ft-lbs	+1.8 in	0.0 in	-8.5 in	-25.8 in
.308 Winchester	180 gr Tipped	.480	2,640 fps	2,743 ft-lbs	+2.1 in	0.0 in	-8.8 in	-25.4 in
.30-06 Springfield	180 gr PSP	.383	2,700 fps	2,913 ft-lbs	+2.0 in	0.0 in	-8.0 in	-24.2 in
.300 Win Mag	180 gr PSP	.383	2,960 fps	3,501 ft-lbs	+1.6 in	0.0 in	-6.5 in	-19.5 in

Mid-Bore & Magnum Calibers (.270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag)

Cartridge	Bullet Weight / Type	Ballistic Coefficient (G1)	Muzzle Velocity	Muzzle Energy	100 Yds	200 Yds (Zero)	300 Yds	400 Yds
.270 Winchester	130 gr PSP	.336	3,060 fps	2,702 ft-lbs	+1.4 in	0.0 in	-6.5 in	-19.8 in
7mm Rem Mag	150 gr PSP	.361	3,110 fps	3,221 ft-lbs	+1.4 in	0.0 in	-6.3 in	-19.2 in

Light Game & Varmint (.243 Winchester)

Cartridge	Bullet Weight / Type	Ballistic Coefficient (G1)	Muzzle Velocity	Muzzle Energy	100 Yds	200 Yds (Zero)	300 Yds	400 Yds
.243 Winchester	100 gr PSP	.356	2,960 fps	1,945 ft-lbs	+1.6 in	0.0 in	-7.2 in	-22.1 in

Remington Core Lokt Ballistic Chart FAQs

What is the Remington Core Lokt ballistic chart?

It is a structured reference table that documents the velocity, retained energy, and trajectory of Remington Core-Lokt bullets across various distances to help shooters estimate holdover and ethical hunting ranges.

What is the velocity of Remington Core Lokt 308?

The muzzle velocity of the 150 grain .308 Winchester Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point is 2820 fps, while the 180 grain Core-Lokt Tipped bullet launches at approximately 2640 fps.

What is the energy of a 150 grain 308 Core Lokt?

The 150 grain .308 Winchester Core-Lokt PSP generates 2648 ft-lb of energy at the muzzle.

What is the trajectory of 308 Core Lokt?

Assuming a 200 yard zero, the 150 grain .308 Core-Lokt PSP impacts 1.8 inches high at 100 yards, drops 8.5 inches at 300 yards, and drops 25.8 inches at 400 yards.

How far does a 308 Core Lokt bullet travel?

While the bullet physically travels over a mile, its effective hunting range on medium game is generally limited to 300 to 400 yards, which is the distance where velocity falls below the threshold for reliable bullet expansion.

What is the difference between 150 grain and 180 grain Core Lokt ballistics?

The 150 grain bullet is lighter and faster, yielding a flatter trajectory inside 300 yards. The 180 grain bullet is heavier and slower but features a higher ballistic coefficient, allowing it to penetrate deeper on large game and resist wind drift more effectively at extended distances.

How does Core Lokt velocity change with distance?

Velocity drops continuously downrange due to aerodynamic drag. For instance, the 180 grain .308 Core-Lokt Tipped falls from 2640 fps at the muzzle down to 2113 fps at 300 yards and 1799 fps at 500 yards.