Posted June 21, 2018 12:57 pm by Comments

By Tom Beckstrand

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True Velocity’s New Polymer-cased Ammunition

No one was more skeptical of polymer-­cased ammunition than I. My first experience with this type of ammunition occurred more than 10 years ago with another attempt at replacing brass. To say that I was “unimpressed” is an understatement. I remember that I could squish those black plastic cases in my hand without much effort, and I could press the projectile into the case or pull it out of the neck with my fingertips. I couldn’t believe anyone would spend money on ammunition like that.

Several weeks ago, my opinion of polymer-­cased ammunition did a complete 180-­degree turn after visiting the ammunition facility of True Velocity, Inc. It’s located in the great state of Texas.

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What is coming out of True Velocity has a good chance of eventually dominating the ammunition market and making brass unnecessary or altogether obsolete. Only time will tell, but these new cartridges with cases made of polymer are lighter and more consistent than any other factory ammunition I’ve tested. The significance of this product introduction takes some time and effort to fully appreciate.

Ammo goes on a diet.

The first and most obvious difference between brass-­cased and polymer-­cased ammunition is a …Read the Rest

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