LCAAP is also tooling up for 6.8x51 (277 Fury)
And this means that while they wont stop making other stuff, its another thing drawing focus there.
If I remember right LCAAP makes 5.56x45, 7.62x51, 50 BMG, 20 Vulcan, and 30-06.... and now 6.8x51
The 30-06 is limited to ONLY M1909 blanks right now, but they maintain capability to load 30-06 with M80 projectiles in case an ally needs it.
They also have 45ACP machinery in storage, but its doubtful it will ever be used again.
One thing the Army doesn't make internally is 9mm Nato. That is all contracted from OLIN Brass (Winchester brand ammo)
Olin also loads Ammo for the other calibers on Army contract at the East Alton IL plant, and they are far from shy about selling us overruns from that plant.
And this means that while they wont stop making other stuff, its another thing drawing focus there.
If I remember right LCAAP makes 5.56x45, 7.62x51, 50 BMG, 20 Vulcan, and 30-06.... and now 6.8x51
The 30-06 is limited to ONLY M1909 blanks right now, but they maintain capability to load 30-06 with M80 projectiles in case an ally needs it.
They also have 45ACP machinery in storage, but its doubtful it will ever be used again.
One thing the Army doesn't make internally is 9mm Nato. That is all contracted from OLIN Brass (Winchester brand ammo)
Olin also loads Ammo for the other calibers on Army contract at the East Alton IL plant, and they are far from shy about selling us overruns from that plant.