Speer 2435 Hot-Cor .358 180gr Spitzer Soft Point Bullets 100ct

Description

The Speer 2435 Hot-Cor is a .358 diameter, 180-grain Spitzer Soft Point built for reloaders chasing medium and large game. The name comes from how it's made: molten lead is poured into the copper jacket during construction, which fills the jacket completely and bonds the core to the jacket as the lead cools. That process strips out the thin lead-oxide layer you find between the core and jacket on conventional cold-formed bullets, and the payoff is a projectile that holds together through hide and bone instead of coming apart on impact.

With a .245 ballistic coefficient, a .201 sectional density, and an overall length of .860 inches, this bullet strikes the classic .35 caliber balance of a wide frontal area and solid penetration. The exposed soft point tip starts expansion quickly once it hits resistance, while the tougher jacket keeps the bullet driving forward to open up a good wound channel. There's also a cannelure for a clean crimp, which handlers appreciate in cartridges with any recoil.

Where the Speer 2435 Hot-Cor Shines

This 180-grain pill is right at home in cartridges like the .358 Winchester, .35 Whelen, and .35 Remington. In a .358 Win you can push a 180 grain bullet up toward the 2,600 to 2,700 fps range, and the .35 Whelen runs even a touch faster. Plenty of woods hunters have run this exact bullet on deer with good penetration and reliable performance out past 200 yards. It's a favorite among folks who like big-bore levers and bolt guns for close-to-moderate range work.

Loading the Speer 2435 for Your Rifle

Keep in mind this is a component bullet, not loaded ammunition, so you'll need your own brass, powder, and primers. The Spitzer profile is meant for box or internal magazines rather than tube-fed rifles, where you'd want a flat or round nose instead. Pair it with a proven .35 caliber powder, work up your load, and you've got an affordable, consistent hunting bullet that punches above its price.