#SundayGunday: True Velocity Polymer Ammunition

Published on October 23, 2022
Duration: 3:20

This video reviews True Velocity's polymer-cased rifle ammunition, specifically in .308 Winchester. It highlights the advantages of polymer cases, including reduced weight and potential for tighter tolerances, making it attractive for military applications and hunters. Performance data for hunting and match loads is presented, along with pricing and availability.

Quick Summary

True Velocity manufactures polymer-cased rifle ammunition, offering advantages like reduced weight and potentially improved consistency over traditional brass cases. Their .308 Winchester loads, including hunting and match variants, demonstrate good accuracy with 165-grain Nosler Accubond loads achieving sub-MOA groups.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to True Velocity Polymer Ammunition
  2. 00:10Rifle Range Test Fire
  3. 00:18True Velocity Company Overview
  4. 00:21Polymer Case Construction
  5. 00:41Why Use Polymer Cases?
  6. 01:07Focus on Military Ammunition
  7. 01:39Weight Comparison: Brass vs. Polymer
  8. 02:02Ammunition Tested: .308 Winchester Loads
  9. 02:24100-Yard Group Testing Results
  10. 02:40Muzzle Velocity Data
  11. 02:49Pricing and Availability
  12. 03:08Where to Find More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of True Velocity's polymer-cased ammunition?

True Velocity polymer cases offer reduced weight compared to brass, potentially tighter manufacturing tolerances for consistent function, and are generally less expensive to produce. The weight savings are particularly significant for military applications and hunters who carry ammunition over long distances.

What types of .308 Winchester ammunition does True Velocity offer?

True Velocity offers .308 Winchester ammunition in several configurations. These include a 168-grain load with Nosler Custom Competition bullets, a 165-grain load with Nosler Accubond bullets suitable for hunting, and a 168-grain load with Sierra Match King bullets for precision shooting.

How does True Velocity's polymer .308 Winchester ammunition perform in terms of accuracy?

In testing at 100 yards, True Velocity's .308 Winchester 165-grain Nosler Accubond loads achieved five-shot groups as small as 0.77 inches, with an average group size of 0.85 inches. This indicates good accuracy for hunting applications.

What is the muzzle velocity of True Velocity's .308 Winchester ammunition?

True Velocity rates their .308 Winchester 165-grain loads at a muzzle velocity of 2650 feet per second. Actual testing during the review yielded an average muzzle velocity of 2635 feet per second, very close to the advertised specification.

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