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January 08, 2026
By Remington Press Release
LONOKE, Ark. – January 5, 2026 – Remington Ammunition announces several centerfire rifle and handgun additions for 2026, including three loadings of the popular 7mm Backcountry cartridge. Two new product lines will be launched, Subsonic Rifle, and Hard Cast, and several new options will be added to the Core-Lokt PSP and Core-Lokt Handgun product lines.
The 7mm Backcountry high-performance cartridge utilizes the proprietary Peak Alloy case technology to deliver high velocities from shorter barrels, making it ideal for hunting with suppressors. Three new loads include Core-Lokt 175-grain Core-Lokt Tipped 175-grain, and Premier Long Range Speer Impact 175-grain.
The new Subsonic Rifle Boat-tail Hollow Point (BHP) loads include 360 Buckhammer 250-grain, 308 Win. 190-grain, and 45-70 Govt. 300-grain. The three rifle cartridges loaded to subsonic muzzle velocities provide consistent and dependable performance when shot through suppressors.
The new Core-Lokt PSP loads include 300 Blackout 130-grain, 6.5mm PRC 140-grain, and 7mm PRC 175-grain. The Pointed Soft Point (PSP) is a traditional cup and core bullet. Its jacket is locked to a lead core, delivering consistent weight retention and excellent expansion.
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For handgun hunters, the all-new Hard Cast loads are 10mm 200-grain, 44 Rem. Mag. 260-grain, 357 Mag 180-grain, 9mm Luger +P 145-grain. The four dangerous game defense options that feature a hard-cast, waxed-groove alloy bullet for ultimate penetration and a nickel-plated case for reliability.
The new Core-Lokt Handgun JHP load is 45 Long Colt in 237-grain. Classic Core-Lokt bullets feature a unique jacketed hollow-point (JHP) design, coupled with reliable nickel-plated cases, delivering excellent performance in hunting handguns or revolvers.
