Confirmed: Palmetto State to Manufacture US Steel Case Ammo

Just received direct confirmation from the Palmetto State Armory top brass:

We are going to be producing steel cased ammo. Right now the plan is for 7.62×39, 5.45 and 54R. The tentative release date is 2023, but that can change with time.

This is seriously exciting news considering the State Department’s ban on future importation of Russian manufactured ammo.

It was widely speculated in the past few weeks that a plan was in the works for PSA, as they’ve been seriously invested in building great AKs here in the US. Kalashnikov shooters, myself included, have been concerned regarding the latest ludicrous action by the US State Department, which was really aimed at harming the 2A community more than causing financial strain on the Russian Federation. The speculation was fueled by rumors on several forums and word inside the training community, but American Partisan now has confirmation.

This moves proves once more PSA minces no words regarding where they stand in arming American Freedom Fighters.

By NC ScoutPublished On: November 4, 2021Categories: Ammunition, NC Scout16 Comments

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NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at [email protected] or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .

16 Comments

Überdeplorable Psychedelic Cat Grass November 4, 2021 at 17:32

Great news! I know 3600 rds of 762 isn’t even close to enough so I’ll be buying some when they start making it.
Rick November 4, 2021 at 17:35

Great news indeed, let’s hope that the price point is palatable.
Bud Green November 4, 2021 at 17:40

PS FUCKIN A!! I’m gonna buy another rifle from those Patriotic sons of bitches!
James Carpenter aka "Felix" November 4, 2021 at 18:31

Ayone know where the lead will come from to cast the volume of bullets needed?
It is my understanding that ALL primary mining sources of lead in the continental US have been shuttered.
James November 4, 2021 at 18:55

Sigh,well good news for folks kinda takes the wind out the sails of a guy who bought 20 cases while dirt cheap while his friends laughed,he had a good laugh back!

As for the other James’s ? regarding lead,tis a good question and wonder where the plumbing lead and car wheel weights ect. coming from at moment.
- Patriotman November 4, 2021 at 19:25
  
  This ain’t gonna be online until 2023 so it was still a damn good purchase
SemperFi, 0321 November 4, 2021 at 19:06

That’s easy, make mild steel core, like the original. Far as I know, they only banned the Chinese stuff from import, not local mfg. It’s not considered armor piercing without hardened core.
If you look at old 7.62x54R, you’ll find they cut plugs of rebar like rod and swaged it, then gave it a copper wash.
Another thing; start disobeying. You’ll feel better about yourself.
Russell G. November 4, 2021 at 19:45

So, I wonder who gets the contract for the projectiles? SIE and HDY make popular 0.311s, and we’re talking 0.311+ spam can specs here for most eastern bloc stuff (hint: don’t ever try to match the weights the Ruskie bimetal pills). That’s why those eastern bloc cases blow 30 feet to the rear of a BCA upper (that slugs at 0.3075). Of course, AK and SKS dudes don’t really have to worry…much.
- NC Scout November 4, 2021 at 20:01
  
  They are making it tip to tail.
Dan November 4, 2021 at 20:05

“…let’s hope that the price point is palatable” Rick is the typical gun loser in America, not understanding which side of the supply and demand curve he is on.
- E/325 November 4, 2021 at 21:51
  
  It won’t be as cheap as you’re hoping as our labor and material costs exceed those of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Johnny Paratrooper November 4, 2021 at 20:08

Dudes…
If PSA ends up selling primed, or unprimed, steel Cases for reloaders to play with…
My gosh… the possibilities.
Also, I second that PSA goes hard in the paint and makes some damn steel core.
That stuff is awesome. The other gentleman in the comments are right.
Steel Core or GTFO.
FedArm makes a match steel core, steel case and I shoot 2-MOA from a 2-MOA 70 year old chrome lined Mauser all day with that stuff.
- NC Scout November 4, 2021 at 20:14
  
  I can say, related to that, that primer production is one area they’re looking to improve. That was the reason for seeking to aquire Remingron. So we shall see what else comes down the pipe.
  - Shinmen Takezo November 4, 2021 at 21:10
    
    Reloading steel cased cartridges? Difficult–more difficult if they copy the berdan primer. Less if it is box primed. FYI–you WILL NEED as new set of dies for work with steel cases (tungsten) else you will ruin your dies in short order. Steel cases are not meant to be reloaded. They were used by the commies as a cheap alternative to copper. Steel cases are coated in a special paint to prevent rust and to help the case operate properly in the action.
    - NC Scout November 4, 2021 at 21:26
      
      I was discussing specifically the manufacture of primers.
Romeo Foxtrot November 5, 2021 at 07:34

Awesome news!!

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