308 Win – 180 gr PSP – Remington Core-Lokt (21479 R308W3) – 200 Rounds

A 180 grain bullet pushes the 308 Winchester into elk and moose territory while still working well on deer. This listing is Remington Core-Lokt 308 Winchester 180 grain pointed soft point ammo, MPN 21479 (Remington R308W3), sold as a 200 round case for hunters who carry a 308 after bigger game.

Remington rates this load at 2,620 fps with 2,743 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The heavier 180 grain bullet has more sectional density than lighter 308 loads, which supports deep penetration on large animals. Core-Lokt construction uses a tapered jacket locked to the lead core so the bullet expands in a controlled way and holds together. This is a soft point hunting load, intended for elk, moose, black bear, deer, and large hogs at typical woods and mountain distances.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 308 Winchester, including the Remington 700 and 7600, Winchester Model 70, Ruger Hawkeye and American, Savage 110, Tikka T3x, Browning BLR and X-Bolt, Henry Long Ranger, and AR-10 style hunting rifles. A common question is whether a 308 is enough for elk. With a 180 grain bonded or controlled expansion bullet and shots at reasonable distances, many hunters take elk with the 308 every year. Another common question is whether 180 grain loads will cycle a semi-auto 308. Most rifles run them fine, but check function in your rifle before the hunt.

Remington 21479 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds from one lot. Heavier bullets usually print differently than 150 grain loads, so re-zero with this lot before heading to elk camp. Practice from sitting and kneeling positions with the same load you will carry in the field.