
Remington Ammunition has announced several centerfire rifle and handgun additions for 2026. These include three loadings of the popular 7mm Backcountry cartridge. It is also launching two new product lines, Subsonic Rifle and Hard Cast. Several new options will also 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. This makes 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.
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 Colt in 237 grain. Classic Core-Lokt bullets feature a unique jacketed hollow-point (JHP) design, coupled with reliable nickel-plated cases. These deliver excellent performance in hunting handguns or revolvers.