Remington Core-Lokt Copper ammunition in .243 Winchester (brand part no. R27856) is a hunting camp staple for shooters who want a dependable big-game round. Remington manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 85 gr bullet with a copper hollow point design, matched to the .243 Winchester platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Remington load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a caliber that has taken game across North America for generations.
• The bullet weighs 85 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Copper Hollow Point design, designed for reliable expansion on game.
• The case is Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 3200 fps, keeping the load fast enough for dependable terminal performance.
• The bullet’s ballistic coefficient is rated at approximately .233, a measure of how well it resists wind drift and retains velocity downrange.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cost works out to about $2.26 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 0.99 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• Core-Lokt Copper carries the same trusted Core-Lokt name into a lead-free, monolithic copper bullet, holding the dependable expansion and weight retention hunters expect.
• The rigid, high-strength copper construction is built specifically for the velocities today’s rifle platforms produce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .243 Winchester.

Is the brass reloadable? The case is brass, which handloaders can typically resize and reload for repeat use.

How fast does this .243 Winchester load run? It’s rated at approximately 3200 fps at the muzzle, giving a sense of the energy and trajectory to expect.

Buy the Remington Core-Lokt Copper .243 Winchester 85 gr Copper Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.