Thread: Polymer ammo casing coming soon ?

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DECEMBER 2013

Introductory production polymer cased ammunition will be available December 2013.

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These premium quality loads combine the PCP Ammunition patented polymer case design with legendary 168 grain Sierra® MatchKing® Boat-tail bullet with. Our unparalleled manufacturing process control and next generation quality inspection technology result in outstanding consistency and quality.

Years of research and development have resulted in this truly revolutionary product. Brass cases have been the standard for nearly 180 years. Now PCP Ammunition is introducing you to something different. Not just different to be different. Something different to be better!

What make our polymer cased ammunition better?

PCP Ammunition’s polymer case design lightens the case by 50% when compared to brass cases and lightens the entire load by 30%.

Polymer is more ductile than brass allowing for a fully sealed chamber resulting in more consistent velocities.

Polymer acts as a heat insulator rather than a heat conductor resulting in lower chamber temperatures.

Polymer cases don’t require crimping. Therefore the opportunity to deform the projectile is eliminated. The un-crimped neck of our polymer cases allow for cleaner release of the projectile which yields better accuracy.

Polymer cases are manufacturing process allows for tighter manufacturing tolerances creating a more consistent case. Brass cases contain inconsistencies in neck wall thickness which can effect projectile flight.

Polymer cases significantly reduce chamber wear when compared to brass as polymer as much less abrasive than brass.

Our Patented 3 piece case design provides optimized physical properties in different areas of the case. This design allows the case expansion to be controlled with specifically formulated polymers in different areas of the case. Similar expansion properties are yielded via the annealing brass cases, however annealing process is not nearly as accurate nor as repeatable as purpose engineered polymer.

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Thought it was an interesting concept. An article/review is here.

Probably not good for reloading or custom loads

Or black powder!

Thanks for the link KScott. It is interesting.
Be good for the sub sonic shooters being able to decrease internal volume. I like the idea, but bet its not cheap!

or any hunter for that matter. if you were worried about carring extra wait in a bullet, there would be no point shooting a feed with it. it could cause a rapid wait gain..

If it's cheap it would be good fire and forget type idea. Imagine if you could have reloadable polymer cases that needed no case prep.

A plastic 3D printer gets more appealing every day
Though makes you wonder about "Cook off".

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/pcp-ammo-review/

A review has been done, the link above includes video.

Sounds like shit, $2 a shot non re-loadable would stop me ever touching it but I'm sure there will be people out there that will want it

The article above suggests it can be reloaded, just they're being cautious about it as it won't be the same loads as brass cases. The idea has potential with the right development, but I'd want to wait until its well proven before trying it myself.

Update:
PCP Polymer Cased Ammo Warning / Review - The Firearm Blog



Not quite going according to plan it seems. 308 going boom.

That ain't spose to look like that

Originally Posted by Maca49

Or black powder!

You are so right Macca......they wont be any good for Muzzle Loaders.......fuck I'm funny