Remington Issues Safety Recall on Several Lots of .300 Win. Mag. Ammo

by
posted on September 18, 2023
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
Remington Core Lokt Tipped 300 Win Mag Recall Lead

Remington has issued the following safety recall notice:

WARNING—Official Safety Recall Notice

DO NOT USE REMINGTON CORE-LOKT TIPPED 300 WIN. MAG. 180-GRAIN AMMUNITION FROM LOTS: N16OCA373, N17OAA373 OR N22OCA373

Use of this product may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury.

Remington Ammunition has determined that certain boxes of lot codes: N16OCA373, N17OAA373, or N22OCA373 300 Win. Mag. 180-grain Core-Lokt Tipped—RT300WC, may contain shells with an incorrect propellant. No other 300 Win. Mag. Core-Lokt Tipped lot codes are affected by this notice.

Description: Remington Core-Lokt Tipped – 300 Win. Mag. 180-grain ammunition
Index Number: RT300WC
Part #: 29038
Lot Codes: N16OCA373, N17OAA373, N22OCA373

The product lot codes can be found on the inside flap of the individual box or along the outside of a product case. No other codes are affected by this issue. Examples:

Remington Core-Lokt Tipped .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition box recall lot numbers.

If you possess ammunition from this lot code, immediately discontinue use of this ammunition and contact Remington at 1-800-243-9700. Remington Ammunition Consumer Service Department will arrange for the return shipment of your ammunition and upon receipt will send you replacement ammunition at no cost to you.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information, click here.

Latest

Ledenew World Screwworm Closing
Ledenew World Screwworm Closing

New World Screwworm Closing the Gap to the Border

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in April that the New World Screwworm (NWS) is closer to the Texas border than ever before in this latest outbreak. On April 20 Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned, “The threat of the New World screwworm is creeping dangerously close to our border. A confirmed case in Nuevo León, just about 60 miles from the United States, in a young calf is a flashing red warning sign we will not ignore.”

10mm Auto Pistol Caliber Carbines: The 'Best' Outdoor Option?

Last year we posed the question, "Is the 10mm Auto PCC the next great outdoor carbine?" while taking a look at a few of the models currently in production. Since then, the selection has continued to grow. Are the PCCs chambered for 10mm Auto the most powerful options out there? The answer is yes, and no. It's a matter of context. Let's take a look at what these carbines have to offer compared to those chambered in other handgun calibers.

New for 2026: Updated Federal Upland Steel

Federal Ammunition has two new 12-gauge loads in its Upland Steel shotshell lineup. Built for consistent patterns and hard-hitting performance with non-lead shot, these new offerings are being delivered to retailers nationwide and expand the versatility of the Upland Steel product line.

New for 2026: ATN TICO 6 Thermal Clip-On

ATN Corp. has announced it's TICO 6 Thermal Clip-On, a next-generation thermal clip-on designed for hunters looking for a thermal upgrade to their favorite daytime scope.

Tips & Tactics: Hone Your Tiny-Tract Turkey Skills

Different is good despite what peers and friends may say about your contradictory ways. Staying the course as different could be your key strategy when hunting a small property for turkeys this spring. Curveball tactics, unexpected pop-ins and tossing time-honored tactics all could flow in your favor while hunting a tiny tract for turkeys.

First Look: Bond Arms 250th Anniversary Hand Cannon

Bond Arms has introduced its America 250th Special Edition Hand Cannon, a limited-edition heirloom created to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.