Remington Core-Lokt .257 Roberts, 117-grain jacketed soft point ammunition is offered as a hunting-oriented rifle load and general field cartridge. Core-Lokt uses a tapered copper jacket bonded to a lead core for controlled expansion and high weight retention. This offering is packaged as 20 cartridges per box in brass cases with non-corrosive primers. Published performance data lists a muzzle velocity of 2650 fps and muzzle energy of 1824 ft·lbs.
Key Specifications
- Chambered for .257 Roberts.
- Bullet weight is 117 grains.
- Bullet type is a jacketed soft point.
- Muzzle velocity is listed as 2650 fps.
- Muzzle energy is listed as 1824 ft lbs.
- Cartridges per box: 20.
- Boxes per case: 10.
- Case material: Brass.
- Reloadable: Yes.
Core-Lokt’s controlled-expansion design and reloadable brass cases make this 117-grain .257 Roberts load a practical option for ethical medium-game hunting and general field use. It balances terminal performance with manageable recoil for shooters using rifles chambered in .257 Roberts, offering predictable expansion and weight retention in appropriately sized game applications.
