Rem Core-lokts

[Grizzly Johnson]

Anyone using this brand ammo having any fail to fire rounds? Back when the company changed hands a few years back, the quality was much lower and several complaints about crappy ammunition quality. Just wondering if there were still issues or if it's good to go now?

 

[MUP]

I did have one ftf in 2013. Hard primer, good pin strike, just didn't fire. It was in my Remington model 710 30-06, that had 100% fired before, and after that incident. Cost me a dandy buck too, providing my shot would have been good that is.

 

[WestTn Huntin man]

40 years . 100's of rounds 1 misfire. Firing pin made a good indention. I contacted Remington They had me send the remaining shells from the Box to investigate. They also sent me a coupon for a Box of Free shells.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

I haven't had any issues, however, I typically only shoot less than 15 times a year with my deer calibers to recenter, if needed.

 

[knightrider]

Had some 243 fail to fire several years ago, but i believe it was that particular gun rather than the shells

 

[Hymie3]

I did have one ftf in 2013. Hard primer, good pin strike, just didn't fire. It was in my Remington model 710 30-06, that had 100% fired before, and after that incident. Cost me a dandy buck too, providing my shot would have been good that is.

I have that same rifle and same caliber. It has been a great rifle. I shoot core loks in it mostly. Never had a misfire.

 

[7mm08]

Have a buddy that had two separate FTF …. 30-06, from REM 700

 

[useyourbow]

Never had a FTF but had one that went clap not bang as in short on powder.

 

[Grizzly Johnson]

Appreciate all the feedback so far…

 

[TNRifleman]

Haven't used any for years now. If I was going to use inexpensive ammo, I have found the Federal Blue box to be the most consistent and it's probably cheaper than Core Lokt

 

[Tenntrapper]

Haven't used any for years now. If I was going to use inexpensive ammo, I have found the Federal Blue box to be the most consistent and it's probably cheaper than Core Lokt

I've switched all my factory ammo to Norma. If you shop around you can find some deals. I've been 100 percent satisfied with consistency, accuracy, and on game performance.

 

[TNRifleman]

I've switched all my factory ammo to Norma. If you shop around you can find some deals. I've been 100 percent satisfied with consistency, accuracy, and on game performance.

I shoot Norma Bondstrikes quite a bit. They shoot extremely well and velocities are super consistent.

 

[MUP]

I have that same rifle and same caliber. It has been a great rifle. I shoot core loks in it mostly. Never had a misfire.

After that season I began handloading and haven't shot a factory round since while hunting.

 

[Remi]

I change my firing pin springs ever few years now. Even though I store everything in the fired position I still change them out. This will help with ignition.



My old Ruger was getting a bit weak so I swapped it for a Wolffe factory replacement. The one on the left is the original. Always stored in the fired position and still 1" shorter than a new one.

 

[mike243]

Matching 2 springs up for comparison doesn't tell the true story when going from factory to another brand, count the rings and then measure the lbs on each, I would bet the Wolf has a higher ring count. Factory might be close to the same as the original, that's where a compression gauge tells the tell.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Matching 2 springs up for comparison doesn't tell the true story when going from factory to another brand, count the rings and then measure the lbs on each, I would bet the Wolf has a higher ring count. Factory might be close to the same as the original, that's where a compression gauge tells the tell.

And it's also true that "storing" springs compressed vs relaxed has no effect on them. It's using them that makes them weaker. If storing them compressed caused them to get weak...no one's CCW mags would work.

 

[Remi]

The rifle went from not closing the bolt when dropping it with the trigger pulled to the bolt slamming shut now, so something is different. For $20 and a few minutes of time it's worth it to me to swap the, every little bit.

 

[mike243]

Only thing I would worry about is to much pretention causing early spring failure. I have always held the bolt while letting pressure off. Been shooting 150g CL in my 300wm for the last 15 years or so. No problems so far, might shoot the 243 this year and run some CL through it, will need to change out the scope due to a failure.

 

[Bell3wv]

I'm still shooting 80s & 90s stock on most rifles. No misfires so far.

 

[SeaBee133]

Wish I could find some locally in 7.62x39, all my hunting is on the farm, usual range is 60 yards to 120 yards. No need for a bean field rifle, Model 70 .243 is still in WA anyway. My sporterized SKS (Choate Machine conventional stock, bayonet delete) does just fine, kinda tired of having to order S&B or PPU jsp online and pay exorbitant shipping.

 

[Lost Lake]

In the last year or so, I've had several FTF from Remington 9.5 primers. They are stored in an air conditioned room, so I don't think heat/cold is an issue. My old Lee hand primer handle was slowly getting bent, and I just figured that I'd not seated them deep enough, or it was a weak pin spring.

But, even with a new priming tool and a solid bolt action rifle this time, I had a couple from the same batch.

These are 2008'ish time frame primers.

 

[timberjack86]

I did have one ftf in 2013. Hard primer, good pin strike, just didn't fire. It was in my Remington model 710 30-06, that had 100% fired before, and after that incident. Cost me a dandy buck too, providing my shot would have been good that is.

Dang buddy hate to hear that, I have a 710 in 270 and never had a core lok misfire. Well I've probably gone and done it now.

 

[MUP]

In the last year or so, I've had several FTF from Remington 9.5 primers. They are stored in an air conditioned room, so I don't think heat/cold is an issue. My old Lee hand primer handle was slowly getting bent, and I just figured that I'd not seated them deep enough, or it was a weak pin spring.

But, even with a new priming tool and a solid bolt action rifle this time, I had a couple from the same batch.

These are 2008'ish time frame primers.

This happened to me as well with the same primers. I loaded a batch of test ammo and had 10 ftf within the first 20 or so rounds.

 

[Lost Lake]

This happened to me as well with the same primers. I loaded a batch of test ammo and had 10 ftf within the first 20 or so rounds.

Well it sure sounds like we have an iffy batch of primers from that time frame doesn't it?

Makes me want to pull down the loaded ammo that I have with those primers.

 

[MUP]

Well it sure sounds like we have an iffy batch of primers from that time frame doesn't it?

Makes me want to pull down the loaded ammo that I have with those primers.

I don't have them anymore.

 

[760Remington]

I've been shooting them for years but haven't had any issues yet. Fingers crossed I don't have any issues they've done good for me on deer!

 

[ROVERBOY]

I worked with an older man years ago. He always used 150 gr Core-Lokts in his .308. I don't think he ever used anything else. As far as I know, he never had problems.

 

[BigCityBubba]

I have shot this many corelokt 308 without issues and probably almost as many 270 with no issues.

 

[Grizzly Johnson]

Appreciate all the replies from everyone…