Remington Core-lokt not great. Other Suggestions?

[pianoman9701]

I don't reload and am not going to start anytime soon. I buy factory ammo. I'm not getting consistent results at 300 yards and over with Core-Lokt. What other ammo should I be looking at for my .280? Thanks,
PMan

[hogsniper]

I am wondering the exact same thing P-man.  I get great accuracy but not happy with how the bullets have reacted on impact.

[Curly]

You might try some Fed Premium loaded with Accubonds..........

[bobcat]

Winchester Power Points are really accurate in my 270, and they're in the same price range as the Core Lokts.

The buck in my avatar was taken with a Power Point bullet.

[pianoman9701]

Winchester Power Points are really accurate in my 270, and they're in the same price range as the Core Lokts.

The buck in my avatar was taken with a Power Point bullet.

Always liked that picture BC. I will try both the Power Points and the AccuBonds. Thanks guys.

[jrebel]

Winchester Power Points are really accurate in my 270, and they're in the same price range as the Core Lokts.

The buck in my avatar was taken with a Power Point bullet.

 

I shoot the Winchester Super X power points and out of my .270 and they are accurate, cheap and leave devestating holes.

[pianoman9701]

Winchester Power Points are really accurate in my 270, and they're in the same price range as the Core Lokts.

The buck in my avatar was taken with a Power Point bullet.

 

I shoot the Winchester Super X power points and out of my .270 and they are accurate, cheap and leave devestating holes.

Cool beans. Thanks.

[Huntbear]

Man, with a 7mm bullet, you need to be shooting Accubonds.  That bullet just screams performance.  I know it does in a .338 WM.   Those Federal premiums are not cheap, but they will give you the performance you want.  It has few equals..

[Curly]

I checked on Midway USA's website and I don't see .280 Rem ammo loaded with Accubonds.  There is a manufacturer that loads Berger VLD's though. (might be worth a try).   http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=20&newcategorydimensionid=15895&

edit:  nevermind..........I do see it there now.  Here is a link.     Link


edit #2:  oops......Status:
Discontinued by Manufacturer

[pianoman9701]

Out of stock, though

[bobcat]

There's no need for Bergers unless you plan on shooting at 1/4 mile and further on a regular basis.

[Bob33]

I'm not getting consistent results at 300 yards and over with Core-Lokt.

What does that mean? Please explain. What game. What bullet weight. What distance. What results?

[coachcw]

7mms can be finicey , accubonds rock

[Bean Counter]

Have you tried just changing grain weight? Your barrel twist might just not like the weight you're using.

Federal Power Shok, the blue box stuff, is in the same price range as Core Lokt. I find them to be superior for consistency. Major John Plaster who wrote "The Ultimate Sniper" does as well. He cited a blind test where Federal had the most consistent powder charge, grain weight, case sizing, etc than the other major brands.

I don't reload either, nor do I have any plans to start soon. But, I do save all my brass and have for years. Someday I may reload or do it with a friend, and it will be nice to have a good supply of once-fired brass on hand that is already formed to my gun.

[Huntbear]

Federal did load the .280 with Accubonds.. might check there

These guys seem to have em in stock

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=&products_id=498