True Velocity 6.8mm Composite-Cased Ammo Selected for Army Next-Gen

By Tactical Life

Back in November, we asked what the U.S. Army’s Next-Gen 6.8mm round might look like. Well, now we know, and it is indeed a next generation approach to ammunition. The Army recently selected True Velocity 6.8mm for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program.

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What makes True Velocity most interesting is arguably its composite case design. True Velocity submitted its ammunition as part of an overall NGSW weapon system in partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, as well as Beretta Defense Technologies.

The proprietary 6.8mm case design provides end users with significant logistical and operational advantages over traditional brass-cased ammunition, according to True Velocity. It delivers substantially increased effective range and muzzle energy, drastic reduction in cartridge weight and enhanced accuracy. The combination of True Velocity’s ammunition with the General Dyamics OTS weapon submission results in a state-of-the-art weapon system. It’s capable of long-range lethality, short recoil impulse, significant ballistic improvements and enhanced operational effectiveness, according to True Velocity.

“True Velocity’s 6.8mm composite case design produces a level of performance, consistency and efficiency never before seen in …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life