SAAMI certifies first composite case

[Mad Minion]

More than likely. My question is why they're charging so much for it. I understand R&D costs but non reloaders can sell the brass to those of us who do

I have the same questions, but I'm guessing the R & D is military funded, my guess is because they can. Supply and demand will eventually dictate that.

 

[adam32+P]

More than likely. My question is why they're charging so much for it. I understand R&D costs but non reloaders can sell the brass to those of us who do

Same price as this with the same bullet...

Pendleton Ammunition

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Premium ammo isn't cheap these days.

 

[DDWing]

Same price as this with the same bullet...

Pendleton Ammunition

pendletonammunition.com

Premium ammo isn't cheap these days.

That's why we reload. We get premium ammo at a lower cost.

 

[John Klingenberg]

I'm totally against this tech. From what I've read on the subject they are not reloadable in order to deny the enemy any re-use or scrap. Neck "tension" is set by the "glue" used to hold the bullet in. It just becomes one more component us reloaders won't have access to and outside entities can control. Currently primers are the Achilles heel. Powder has been hit or miss and I can swage my own bullets. Brass I can reuse and if I anneal regularly can have a good life. Polymer cases I do not support.

 

[Stammster]

Yep - I'm not sure this belongs in the reloading section. I'm surprised this government would require them to be lead free and biodegradable.

 

[Greyfox]

 

[RUFFIAN R - NY]

I know SIG arms has been playing with these for over a year now !!!!!

 

[PatriotHenry]

An Official Journal Of The NRA | SAAMI Certifies First Composite Cased Round

True Velocities' 6.8 mm TVC composite cartridge, developed for the U.S. Army's NGSW Program, has been approved by the SAAMI board and will soon be amiable for commercial sales.

www.americanrifleman.org

A few years ago I remember Sierra coming out with it for the Military.

 

[david g ranes]

I'm totally against this tech. From what I've read on the subject they are not reloadable in order to deny the enemy any re-use or scrap. Neck "tension" is set by the "glue" used to hold the bullet in. It just becomes one more component us reloaders won't have access to and outside entities can control. Currently primers are the Achilles heel. Powder has been hit or miss and I can swage my own bullets. Brass I can reuse and if I anneal regularly can have a good life. Polymer cases I do not support.

The glue they use is flex seal Butterbean told me so that's why I bought a bunch of their stock you guys should buy some also we will all be rich. David

 

[Tulsa Reiner]

The concern I would have with that stuff for a military use, is if chambers can get hot enough in battle to start having run off with brass cases, it would take a pretty ridiculous polymer to not start to melt and leave some in the chamber, leading to other issues, especially letting a round set for a bit in a nearly red hot chamber after a long string of fire....

Surely the military has considered this issue and written specs to prevent it.

The 6.8 TVCM has no neck...interesting.

Calibers — True Velocity

www.tvammo.com

it might have been too difficult to make the composite case with the angles required by a shoulder.

 

[C.Fisher]

I'm totally against this tech. From what I've read on the subject they are not reloadable in order to deny the enemy any re-use or scrap. Neck "tension" is set by the "glue" used to hold the bullet in. It just becomes one more component us reloaders won't have access to and outside entities can control. Currently primers are the Achilles heel. Powder has been hit or miss and I can swage my own bullets. Brass I can reuse and if I anneal regularly can have a good life. Polymer cases I do not support.

Only bonus I see is if the military swaps to this then all the extra brass could be used in market here

 

[Tulsa Reiner]

I think we should all convert to "High Performance" cartridges that we cannot reload. Just another avenue for control that hasn't been taken yet. The only advantage this high pressure cartridge could possibly have is weight. We can get better performance by just using a larger case. We don't normally carry enough ammo that weight is a problem. Actually having the ammo in the first place is more important to me. But, don't pay me any attention. I'm just old and cynical. What could I possibly know?

You're not "old and cynical." You're experienced and wise!

 

[Tulsa Reiner]

You California reloaders better keep quiet about this development. If your state politicians get wind of this, they'll mandate it for all ammo sold in the state, "to protect the environment and wildlife from brass contamination."

 

[RUFFIAN R - NY]

use ice and boil , should be interesting ????? TULSA REINER nice puppy and you right about Calif.