Remington Core-Lokt .30-06 Springfield 220 grain soft point ammunition, sold here in a 20 round box under model 27830, is a classic heavyweight load for serious hunting. The 220 grain soft point bullet is the heavy hitter of the caliber, engineered to expand reliably while driving deep. That is exactly the terminal performance you want on large bodied game. Core-Lokt has earned generations of trust for accuracy and dependable results in the field, and this load carries that reputation with real momentum behind it.
What Remington Core-Lokt .30-06 Springfield Is Built To Do
This is a heavy for caliber hunting load, and heavy for caliber bullets exist for one reason: penetration. When an animal is quartering away, or when you have to break a shoulder to reach vitals, a 220 grain bullet keeps moving where a lighter projectile can stall.
Remington Core-Lokt .30-06 Springfield is the choice for hunters chasing elk, moose, big bears in the wrong mood, or oversized hogs in thick cover. It is also a favorite in timber, where shots are close and brush is a constant factor.
The Core-Lokt bullet itself is one of the most successful hunting designs ever made. Its soft point nose starts expansion promptly while the jacket and core construction holds the bullet together for continued penetration.
Key Features
- 220 grain soft point bullet, the heaviest standard offering in the caliber
- Controlled expansion with deep penetration for large bodied game
- 20 rounds per box under manufacturer model 27830
- Proven Remington Core-Lokt design with generations of field results behind it
- Manageable recoil for a heavyweight load, keeping follow up shots quick
- Standard .30-06 Springfield chambering for any rifle in the caliber
Specifications and What They Mean in the Field
Bullet weight is the headline number for Remington Core-Lokt .30-06 Springfield in this loading. At 220 grains, it carries roughly twenty percent more mass than a common 180 grain hunting bullet, and that mass translates directly into sectional density and penetration depth.
The soft point design is deliberately simple and deliberately effective. An exposed lead tip means expansion begins on contact even at the lower impact velocities you see on longer shots or with a heavier, slower projectile.
Twenty rounds per box is the standard hunting count. It gives you enough to verify your zero, run a few field position shots, and still head into the season with a magazine of ammunition your rifle has proven it likes.
Recoil stays manageable enough for real practice sessions at the bench, which matters, because a load you flinch through is a load you will not shoot well.
Practical Use, Zeroing, and Care
A 220 grain bullet has a steeper trajectory than lighter .30-06 loads, so treat it as a moderate range proposition and confirm your drops honestly. Zero at your realistic hunting distance and note the holdover at the far end of that range.
Check your rifle’s twist rate compatibility if you are shooting an unusually old or specialized barrel, though virtually every standard .30-06 barrel stabilizes 220 grain bullets without issue. Shoot a group to confirm before you commit.
Store the boxes cool and dry, and rotate whatever rounds ride in a pocket or ammo wallet each season rather than letting the same few get beaten up year after year.
If your rifle needs sighting hardware to take advantage of this load, our optics, sights, and mounts selection has the scopes, rings, and backup irons to finish the build in one order.
The Bottom Line
The .30-06 Springfield remains one of the most versatile hunting cartridges ever fielded, delivering genuine power on game while keeping recoil manageable enough for confident follow up shots. Loading it with 220 grain Core-Lokt pushes it firmly into big game territory.
Whether you are filling the freezer this fall or stocking up on a load your rifle has always liked, this is proven ammunition from one of the oldest and most respected names in American shooting. Each box holds 20 rounds, ready for the season ahead. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.
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