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Description

The Remington Core-Lokt .338 Winchester Magnum load (Remington part no. 22189) pushes a 225-grain pointed soft point Core-Lokt bullet to 2780 fps and 3861 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Remington has built Core-Lokt around a jacket locked to the lead core since 1939, which gives controlled expansion, deep penetration and exceptional weight retention. In this chambering that translates to a heavy-bullet load for big game. Remington lists the usage as big game and long range, and each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

  • The chambering is .338 Winchester Magnum, the single designation Remington lists for this load.
  • Bullet weight is 225 grains, the weight Remington specifies for this part number.
  • The bullet type is Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt, as Remington describes it on the product page.
  • Muzzle velocity is 2780 fps, the figure Remington publishes for this load.
  • Muzzle energy is 3861 foot-pounds, taken from Remington’s published ballistics table.
  • The ballistic coefficient is .435, Remington’s published figure for this bullet.
  • Each package holds 20 rounds, the package quantity Remington lists.
  • Remington lists the usage as big game and long range, the job this load is aimed at.
  • Remington’s original controlled-expansion design locks the jacket and core together for reliable expansion.
  • The load is built for deep penetration that drives through tough game, according to Remington.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is the bullet in this .338 Winchester Magnum load? It is a 225-grain pointed soft point Core-Lokt bullet.

What are the published ballistics? Remington lists 2780 fps at the muzzle, 3861 foot-pounds of muzzle energy and a ballistic coefficient of .435.

What is the intended use? Remington lists the usage as big game and long range.

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Additional Information

Caliber/Gauge

.338 Winchester Magnum

Case Material

Brass

Cost per Round

3.60

Grains

225 gr

Length

6.5000

Manufacturer

Remington

Manufacturer Part Number

22189

Shipping Weight

1.65

Units per Box

20

UPC

047700066509