.280 Remington 140gr Core-Lokt PSP Ammo

Description

The .280 Remington sits in a sweet spot among hunting cartridges, and this Core-Lokt load is about as straightforward as it gets for that platform. You're getting 140 grains at 3,000 feet per second with 2,797 foot-pounds of energy, which gives you a reasonably flat trajectory without excessive recoil for a full-day hunt.

Why the 140 grain .280 Core-Lokt works

There's a reason folks keep coming back to this combination. The 140-grain bullet is where the .280 really shines. It shoots flatter than heavier options and still carries enough energy to handle white-tailed and mule deer at ranges most hunters encounter. The pointed soft point design helps with velocity retention compared to round nose bullets, making holdovers less dramatic if you're stretching distance.

Core-Lokt Bullet Performance

This isn't fancy ammunition, and it doesn't need to be. The Core-Lokt design locks a lead core to a tapered copper jacket so they work together during expansion rather than separating. That controlled expansion averages around 1.9 times bullet diameter, with solid weight retention to maintain penetration. Remington loaded this bullet since 1939 for a reason – it does the job on game. The soft point nose initiates expansion while the tapered jacket controls it, which means more consistent performance across different ranges and velocities.

What you're getting here

This is new production ammunition in reloadable brass with a Boxer primer and non-corrosive powder. It's not a premium load with a polymer tip or bonded core, which keeps it affordable while delivering what most hunters need. The brass is standard Remington quality, good for one reload if you're into handloading, and the primer pocket is consistent for reliable ignition.