Polymer Casings

[GlockSpock]

Yep, you read that right!

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/01/foghorn/ammo-review-pcp-polymer-308-winchester-ammunition/#more-286433

I had not idea they were doing this. I suppose it'd be ok in something such as a bolt-action rifle.

[JAB]

Honestly, the following is the first scenario that came to my mind for the 'real' reason a company might want to produce/push such ammo:

 

 

Company CEO:  These damn reloaders and hand loaders are cutting into our bottom line.  How can we make them stop reloading and start buying our new production, factory ammo every time they want to go shooting instead of reloading previously fired casings?

 

Vice President for R&D:  Well, we could try using plastic for the shell casings.  Maybe even design them so they crumble just a little around the edges when they are fired.  Let them try reloading those!

 

Company CEO:  Yeah!  I like it!  Hahahahahaha!!!!

Edited January 14, 2014 by JAB

[Dolomite_supafly]

Polymer cased ammo has been around for a very long time. Been at least 20 years since I first heard about it.

[Troutburger]

$2.00 per round for substandard ammo that you can't reload...I can hear the fail boat sailing.

[GlockSpock]

Yeah but it's made of polymer...so the rounds won't rattle when you go stealth.

Does anyone have a link to that thread on the internet where the guy was talking about them new "stealth bullets". They're painted black so you cannot see them!

Maybe it's just me.

[wewoapsiak]

So reloaders will need to invest in a 3D printer soon.

[monkeylizard]

I'll use them in my Glock so they can't be seen by airport scanners.

[nightrunner]

I looked awhile back and found some but non reloadable makes me uninterested

[GlockSpock]

I'll use them in my Glock so they can't be seen by airport scanners.

 

A Glock 7! Ooooh!