Polymer-cased Amunition

Cummins_4x4 · July 13, 2004, 15:06

Anyone had a chance to shoot any of this polymer cased ammo?I just ran into some today,it is really light compared to brass cased.It is suppossed to be coming out in 308 also.Could be an answer to the Russian ammo coming into the country today.

Cummins_4x4 · July 13, 2004, 15:11

Another pic:

perdurabo · July 13, 2004, 15:25

The last time I was at a gun show that was selling this stuff, it was selling for $0.15/rd. Polymer coated Wolf ammo sells for $0.09/rd and shoots every bit as good as Q3131A.

I really don't see a market for this stuff unless the price comes down a lot more. Its a great novelty, though. Might become popular with the tactical mall ninja mousegun crowd who are always trying to shave ounces off their rifles to make more room for all their lights and lasers and fancy optics.

Don Williams · July 13, 2004, 15:27

Here's a link to their site. I'd wonder about running the stuff through a FA weapon but in Semi It outta do fine.

http://www.natec-us.com/products.asp

perdurabo · July 13, 2004, 15:40

Quote:

Originally posted by Don Williams
Here's a link to their site. I'd wonder about running the stuff through a FA weapon but in Semi It outta do fine.

http://www.natec-us.com/products.asp

They apparently think you can run the stuff through an M249:

Don Williams · July 13, 2004, 15:44

Yeah I saw that. Since I'm not uncle sugar and can't afford a SAW then I'll pass for now.

Deltaten · July 13, 2004, 16:57

I ran a quick field test on a few mags of the 5.56 poly cased, and posted a review and pix last month or so.

Several torn off necks...gawd knows where or how they went. Mediocre accuracy in my Mini (even considering!)

I'd rather have a guaranteed "bang" w/o the worry, than save a few ounces.

Best,
Paul

tjoesim · July 13, 2004, 17:17

A friend of mine ran some through his AR and had several case seperations also. Seperated up around the neck. Not for me.

ftierson · July 13, 2004, 23:48

What kind of answer is needed for the Russian ammo coming into the country today?

None.

Or, equally good ammo manufactured in this country that is as cheap as the Russian.

I sure won't hold my breath for that to happen...

Meanwhile, bang, bang, with the Wolf.

July 13, 2004, 15:25	#3
perdurabo Registered FALaholic #: 5099 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,193	The last time I was at a gun show that was selling this stuff, it was selling for $0.15/rd. Polymer coated Wolf ammo sells for $0.09/rd and shoots every bit as good as Q3131A. I really don't see a market for this stuff unless the price comes down a lot more. Its a great novelty, though. Might become popular with the tactical mall ninja mousegun crowd who are always trying to shave ounces off their rifles to make more room for all their lights and lasers and fancy optics. __________________ Et in Arcadia Ego.

July 13, 2004, 15:27	#4
Don Williams Registered FALaholic #: 2580 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Green River Wy USA Posts: 351	Here's a link to their site. I'd wonder about running the stuff through a FA weapon but in Semi It outta do fine. http://www.natec-us.com/products.asp __________________ avoid the chinese curse and be careful what you wish for.

July 13, 2004, 15:44	#6
Don Williams Registered FALaholic #: 2580 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Green River Wy USA Posts: 351	Yeah I saw that. Since I'm not uncle sugar and can't afford a SAW then I'll pass for now. __________________ avoid the chinese curse and be careful what you wish for.

July 13, 2004, 16:57	#7
Deltaten Registered FALaholic #: 124 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lancaster, PA USA Posts: 8,498	I ran a quick field test on a few mags of the 5.56 poly cased, and posted a review and pix last month or so. Several torn off necks...gawd knows where or how they went. Mediocre accuracy in my Mini (even considering!) I'd rather have a guaranteed "bang" w/o the worry, than save a few ounces. Best, Paul __________________ All or Nothing! Senator McCarthy was right! and as always......FYB!

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July 13, 2004, 17:17	#8
tjoesim Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2228 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 241	A friend of mine ran some through his AR and had several case seperations also. Seperated up around the neck. Not for me.

July 13, 2004, 23:48	#9
ftierson Registered FALaholic #: 13827 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11,043	What kind of answer is needed for the Russian ammo coming into the country today? None. Or, equally good ammo manufactured in this country that is as cheap as the Russian. I sure won't hold my breath for that to happen... Meanwhile, bang, bang, with the Wolf.