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Some of you may remember Natec by its previous name Amtech, back when they were trying to market a polymer-cased .38 Special round in the early '90s. (Unlike the '80s-era USAC, these used standard .357-358" projectiles.) At the time, Amtech reps handed out publicity kits containing the other polymer-cased cartridges with which they were experimenting. These included the 5.56x45mm, the 7.62x51mm, and even the 12.7x99mm (.50 BMG).
While they quickly left the commercial market, they have still been at work with US military funding. They have received a new boost with the JSSAP requirement for a "Lightweight Family of Weapons and Ammunition".
It seems like Natec is closer than ever to making a viable plastic-case 5.56x45mm. Earlier in the year, they had projected opening production of new polymer-cased cartridges by late summer.
At last check, they are located in Plattsburgh, NY.
While they quickly left the commercial market, they have still been at work with US military funding. They have received a new boost with the JSSAP requirement for a "Lightweight Family of Weapons and Ammunition".
It seems like Natec is closer than ever to making a viable plastic-case 5.56x45mm. Earlier in the year, they had projected opening production of new polymer-cased cartridges by late summer.
At last check, they are located in Plattsburgh, NY.