🦌Which One Brings Home The Big Bucks?🦌 .308 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped vs Pointed Soft Point!

Published on November 13, 2021
Duration: 22:37

This video provides a detailed comparison of Remington Core-Lokt Tipped and Pointed Soft Point ammunition in .308 Winchester caliber, conducted by a firearms instructor. The test includes velocity, accuracy, and extensive gel testing at 56 yards to evaluate terminal ballistics, expansion, and penetration. The findings suggest both rounds perform exceptionally well for hunting large game, with subtle differences in penetration and jacket shedding.

Quick Summary

In a comparison of Remington Core-Lokt Tipped vs. Pointed Soft Point .308 150-grain ammunition, both rounds demonstrated excellent performance for hunting. The Pointed Soft Point offered slightly more penetration and retained more weight, while the Tipped version showed more consistent expansion. Both are highly accurate and effective for large game.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:19Ammunition Overview: Core-Lokt Tipped vs. Pointed Soft Point
  3. 01:16Testing Distance & Gel Setup
  4. 01:41Rifle Used: PSA AR-10 / AR-308
  5. 02:40Accuracy & Chrono Test: Pointed Soft Point
  6. 04:41Pointed Soft Point Results: Velocity & Grouping
  7. 05:57Accuracy & Chrono Test: Tipped Version
  8. 07:29Tipped Version Results: Velocity & Grouping
  9. 09:32Gel Test: Pointed Soft Point
  10. 10:57Pointed Soft Point Gel Performance
  11. 11:38Gel Test: Tipped Version
  12. 12:36Tipped Version Gel Performance
  13. 13:15Gel Test Analysis: Wound Channels & Jacket Shed
  14. 14:34Penetration Measurements
  15. 16:16Projectile Recovery & Expansion Analysis
  16. 17:18Retained Weight Measurements
  17. 18:01Expanded Projectile Measurements
  18. 19:05Price Comparison & Value Judgment
  19. 19:26Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Remington Core-Lokt Tipped and Pointed Soft Point .308 150-grain bullets compare in performance?

Both .308 150-grain Remington Core-Lokt Tipped and Pointed Soft Point bullets performed exceptionally well in gel tests. The Pointed Soft Point offered slightly more penetration and retained more weight, while the Tipped version showed more consistent expansion and shed more jacket material. Both are considered excellent for large game hunting.

What was the accuracy difference between Remington Core-Lokt Tipped and Pointed Soft Point .308 ammunition at 56 yards?

At 56 yards, the Remington Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point achieved a 0.51-inch group. The Tipped version achieved a 0.6-inch group, though the instructor noted user error likely influenced this. Both are considered highly accurate for their intended hunting purposes.

What were the velocities of Remington Core-Lokt Tipped and Pointed Soft Point .308 150-grain rounds?

The Remington Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point averaged 2571 feet per second, while the Core-Lokt Tipped averaged 2569 feet per second when fired from a PSA AR-10/AR-308 at 56 yards. This difference is negligible and within the margin of error.

Which Remington Core-Lokt .308 bullet retained more weight after expansion?

The Remington Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point .308 150-grain bullet retained more weight, measuring 118.2 grains, compared to the Core-Lokt Tipped version, which retained 109.8 grains. This indicates the non-tipped version shed less material upon impact.

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