could you 3-D print cases?
Paper?Not a derail at all.
I have not really considered it until now and was unsure if its been considered and if some enterprising member has discovered a work around.
?Paper?
They will not be happy when the polymer (plastic) is sticking to the inside of chambers and barrels.....I wouldn't worry.
In times of combat, the amount of fire is REALLY gonna heat those chambers if a lot of fire is induced. I'm just thinking out loud, I am sure they can produce a high temp resistant, but c'mon, we are talking the gubment....lowest bidder fo sho.
From a machinist point of view, not at all. Like all new tech, it's getting better with time.The accuacy (+/-) of those machines is pretty darn good.
From a machinist point of view, not at all. Like all new tech, it's getting better with time.
Me too @Charlie!I hope I live long enough to shoot all the ammo and components I have.
Might be time to rethink that expensive partWhy would you want to print them, are you assuming that nobody will sell them outside of military channels? IMO these will be lighter but far more expensive than brass, so no reason that companies wouldn’t keep loading brass for those of us unwilling to pay the premium for reduced weight.
That neckless 30cal round is interesting, I wonder what problem it solves.