How is the 9,3x62 core-lokt ammo ?
It is new in Sweden for resonable price!

Matts

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Originally posted by Farmer John:
How is the 9,3x62 core-lokt ammo ?
It is new in Sweden for resonable price!

Matts

Core-Lokt is pretty good ammo, I use it in my .35 Whelen all the time.

What type of game do you use it on?

core-lokt ammo has been used world wide for years with pretty good results.

Most of it used for deer here in the USA but also used for moose, elk, caribou, big bears and anything else one can think of.

It's reputation is one that will be still remembered long after most of us are gone.

IMO...it's some pretty good stuff.

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Originally posted by Farmer John:
What type of game do you use it on?

Mostly moose and bear. My rifle for that is a Remington 7600 slide action.

Looks like Remington is loading the 9.3x62 to around 2,150 fps? Their website is a bit hard to navigate. I'd think the Core Lokt would be fine for deer of all sizes at that speed.

The same guy that did the loading for .45-70 must have had a hand it this recipe.

Here is the technical info thats available for the 9.3x62 Remington factory load. Shows Muzzle Velocity at 2360 fps.
This info was taken from Able Ammo's website and they go for about 45$ box of 20.

REMINGTON ARMS CO AMMO Core Lokt Soft Point
Remington's Core Lokt Pointed Soft Point with it's Spitzer shape profile for improved velocity and flatter trajectory. Bullet cores are mechanically locked in place to provide deep penetration. Jackets designed for progressive, reliable expansion to almost twice the original diameter.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: R93X621
Category: AMMO CENTERFIRE
Caliber :9.3 X 62
Bullet Type :Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point
Bullet Weight :286 GR
Muzzle Energy :3536 ft lbs
Muzzle Velocity :2360 fps
Rounds-box :20 Rounds Per Box, 10 Boxes Per Case
Game Category :
Fragmentation :
Casing Material :
Penetration Factor :



UPC: 047700405100

Weight: 1.60

I pay 80us dollars /20rounds.
Matts

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Originally posted by Farmer John:
I pay 80us dollars /20rounds.
Matts

That's a lot of money for a simple soft point. Is ammo that expensive in Sweden? What do you pay for Sako Hammerhead or Lapua Mega (which I would rather buy than Remington)?.

Lapua mega 9,3*62 ~80E ~90$ = 640sek

Hi All
It's right that ammos are not cheap in Europe probably due to the small market comparing to the US; but Sweden seems to be expensive despite local production
FYI here are some information about prices in France.
http://www.cartouches-prevot.com/index.php?f=4
I personally use RWS EVO and also Brenneke TOG in 9,3x62 (with my Blaser R8).
However at about the same price, I would choice Norma Oryx rather than Rem core lockt.