Lead Core Vs Monometal Hunting Bullets Lead

Lead Core vs. Monometal Hunting Bullets

There’s no doubt that copper monometal bullets are here to stay. But are they so good that they warrant abandoning lead core ammo altogether? We take a look at the pros and cons of each style.

First Look: Federal Freight Train Copper Slugs

Using a lead-free copper monometal design, with a polymer tip over a hollow cavity, the Freight Train Copper gives a huge ballistic advantage over conventional slugs.

New for 2024: Remington 360 Buckhammer Line Extensions

Remington has expanded its 360 Buckhammer loads to include a 180-grain Core-Lokt Tipped and 160-grain Core-Lokt Copper.

First Look: Remington Premier CuT Ammunition

Equipped with an opaque green polymer tip, a sleek ogive and boattail, Remington’s new Premier CuT ammunition will give monometal terminal performance in a conformation perfect for all hunting ranges.

Remington Announces Core-Lokt Copper

Remington Ammunition has announced that "The Deadliest Mushroom in the Woods" is now available in a lead-free, all copper alternative: Core-Lokt Copper.

Fiocchi Introduces Knock Down Big Game Cartridge

Fiocchi has introduced its Knock Down series of big-game ammunition, which utilizes a precision-engineered monolithic bullet for decisive terminal performance on big game.

New for 2023: Federal Premium No. 1 Copper-Plated Buckshot

Federal has extended their Premium Buckshot line of ammunition to include a load of buffered, copper-plated No. 1 buck.

Hunting Ammo: What to Look for in a Big-Game Bullet

Contributor Aram von Benedikt details the critical characteristics necessary for an effective deer, elk or moose round, and lists his own personal favorites.

Hardware: Winchester Copper Impact

Winchester has revamped its monometal performer in the new Copper Impact ammunition line, expanding the game-taking ability of its tried and tested Copper Extreme Point bullet introduced in 2018. No matter your quarry, you won’t be disappointed with its performance.

First Look: Winchester 6.8 Western Copper Impact Ammo

Winchester’s new 6.8 Western 162-grain solid copper load sports the company's Copper Impact bullet, boasting a muzzle velocity of 2875 fps. It shoots accurately, hits hard and penetrates deeply.

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