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Remington 6.5 PRC 140 Gr Core Lokt Tipped

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Component identification: case material and Boxer system are cross-checked against exact-product listings. Official Specs below separately identifies what is verified in manufacturer sources; unconfirmed primer sizes are not inferred from the cartridge name.

Official Specs

Official figures identify Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 6.5 PRC 140 gr, item R20043. A dash means not found in verified official manufacturer sources. Calculated values appear only in the separately labeled extended ballistics table.

Source discrepancy: the 2026 Remington catalog lists 2975 fps and 2751 ft-lbs; the current product page lists 2960 fps and 2723 ft-lbs. The main specifications and factory table on this page consistently use the 2026 catalog dataset.

Manufacturer: Remington. Detailed source records are retained in the editorial verification log.

Ballistics Table

Official Remington factory ballistics. Real-world velocity and trajectory can vary with barrel length, temperature, altitude, rifle, and ammunition lot.

Official manufacturer data for R20043. Trajectory uses a 200-yard zero and 1.5-inch sight height. The factory table ends at 500 yards.

Key takeaway: Use the official figures to identify the factory load. The extended calculation below provides a separate comparison to 1000 yards; it does not establish an effective hunting range or replace measured rifle data.

Calculated comparison – not manufacturer data: Muzzle to 1000 yd in 100-yd steps. Inputs: 2975 fps, 140 gr, G1 BC 0.520; 200-yd zero; sight height 1.5 in. Assumed atmosphere: 59°F, 29.92 inHg station pressure, sea level, 0% humidity; level fire, no wind. Point-mass G1 calculation with py-ballisticcalc 2.3.1; spin drift and Coriolis are not included. Differences from factory rows reflect model and condition differences.

The Core-Lokt Tipped Bullet

The Core-Lokt Tipped is Remington’s modernized iteration of one of the oldest controlled-expansion hunting bullet designs in American production. The original Core-Lokt dates to 1939 and relies on a mechanically locked lead core encased in a progressively tapered copper jacket. The Tipped variant adds a polymer tip seated in the bullet’s nose cavity, serving two functions: it initiates expansion more consistently at a wider range of impact velocities, and it improves the bullet’s ballistic coefficient relative to the flat-base or open-tip versions by streamlining the ogive profile.

In the context of the 6.5 PRC — a cartridge purpose-built for high BC bullets and extended-range performance — the Tipped construction is a meaningful upgrade over the standard Core-Lokt. The polymer tip delays deformation during flight while accelerating jacket peel-back on impact, which is intended to produce controlled mushrooming and deep penetration on medium to large game. This design is not a fully bonded bullet; the core and jacket are mechanically locked rather than chemically bonded, which distinguishes it from competitors like the Nosler AccuBond or Federal Terminal Ascent at high-velocity impacts on heavy bone. It remains, however, a well-proven field performer across decades of hunting use.

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Whitetail, mule deer, and pronghorn hunting at ranges from close contact out to approximately 400 yards
• Elk hunting at moderate ranges (inside 300 yards) where bullet construction and energy are sufficient
• General-purpose field use where a balance of accuracy, terminal performance, and cost-per-round matters
• Hunters already familiar with the Core-Lokt platform who want improved BC and consistency in the 6.5 PRC chambering
• Rifles with 24″ or 26″ barrels that allow the 6.5 PRC to reach its full velocity potential

Not the right tool for:

• Extreme long-range precision shooting where a dedicated match bullet is preferred
• Deep-penetration applications on very large or dangerous game (bears, moose at close range) where a fully bonded or monolithic bullet is a better choice
• Hunters in states or jurisdictions with lead-free ammunition requirements – this is a lead-core bullet
• Budget-sensitive shooters doing high-volume practice, given the ~$3.10/round price point

Reliability Notes

No structured submissions yet.

Based on manufacturer claims and open-source product information, the Core-Lokt Tipped line is described as delivering consistent accuracy and reliable terminal expansion across a range of hunting conditions. Remington’s Core-Lokt platform has a long-standing reputation in the hunting community for dependable field performance, and the Tipped variant is positioned as an improvement in both aerodynamic consistency and expansion initiation. No structured, independently verified velocity or accuracy data has been submitted for this specific 6.5 PRC load at the time of publication. All reliability observations above come from manufacturer claims or open sources, not structured data.

Competitors

Price Reality

• Typical retail: approximately $58-$65 per box of 20; case pricing (200 rounds) typically $580-$640 when available
• Per-round cost: ~$3.10 at the $61.96 reference price
• The Hornady Precision Hunter 143 gr ELD-X is frequently found in a similar price range ($55-$65) with fully published ballistic specs and a higher BC – making it a strong direct comparison at this price point
• Winchester Ballistic Silvertip 140 gr in 6.5 PRC often runs $5-$10 less per box, representing the clearest budget alternative in the same weight class
• Nosler AccuBond and Federal Terminal Ascent both carry bonded construction and typically cost $5-$15 more per box, justifying a premium for hunters who require deeper penetration on larger game
• Fair price benchmark: above $68/box for this load would represent an above-market premium given the non-bonded construction and its published factory specifications; below $55/box represents good value

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