The US Army Wants .338 NM AP, .300 NM Ball Ammo for Snipers
Last year, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) released a solicitation for its Advanced Sniper Rifle system to replace its currently used Precision Sniper Rifle. The rifle is to be adaptable to fire 7.62mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum and .338 Norma Magnum. The Army and Marine Corps are also reportedly considering adopting the latter two rounds. Adding fuel to that fire, US Army Contracting Command has issued a sources sought notice for the delivery and manufacture of the following cartridges for “precision sniper applications”:
- .338 Norma Magnum (NM), XM1162, Armor Piercing (AP) Ammunition (DODIC: AC32)
- .300 Norma Magnum (NM), XM1163, Ball Ammunition. (DODIC: AC33)
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Sources Sought Notice Details
The FedBizOpps posting says the .338 NM AP and .300 NM Ball ammo will be made to “Government provided detailed specifications and accepted in Government specified test barrels.”
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