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“The Caliber Cluster” by LAV

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

This is a guest post by my longtime friend MSG Larry Vickers, (USA, Ret) or as he’s known by many, LAV. He discusses a situation the Us military has created for itself which he refers to as the “The Caliber Cluster” and by cluster I think he intends it as half a word. I too am concerned with the logistics of so many small arms cartridges and I fear it will only get worse as we continue to chase the next great thing.

Alright, folks, let’s dive into the absolute train wreck that is the U.S. military’s small arms and ammo situation, specifically with the Army and Special Operations Forces (SOF), and why the current mess of guns and calibers is a logistical nightmare that’d make even a seasoned logistician’s head spin.

We’re talking a situation so convoluted it makes the Germans’ multi-caliber chaos in WWII look like a well-oiled machine. And trust me, that’s saying something.

General Omar Bradley is credited with the saying “Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics,” and that hits the nail on the head here. In war, logistics is king. You can have the fanciest tactics and the slickest operators, but if your supply chain is a dumpster fire, you’re done. Interoperability—ensuring your weapons and ammo work seamlessly across units—is critical to keeping the fight going. Right now, the Army and SOF are juggling so many calibers and platforms if they don’t reel them in soon they will have serious problems in any prolonged conflict.

The Caliber Cluster

Let’s run through the ammo mess. The U.S. military is fielding a ever growing number of calibers, each with its own quirks, supply chains, and compatibility issues. Here’s what we’re dealing with, based on my own digging:

5.56x45mm NATO: The bread-and-butter round for the M4 and M16 platforms. It’s lightweight, allows soldiers to carry a ton of rounds (standard combat load is about 210 rounds—seven 30-round mags), and it’s been the standard since NATO adopted it in 1980. But it’s got issues: limited stopping power and range, especially against modern body armor. Stories from the field, like in Afghanistan, have guys dumping multiple rounds into targets with minimal effect unless you hit something vital.

7.62x51mm NATO: The old-school heavy hitter, used in everything from the M14 to modern designated marksman rifles like the M110. It’s got range and punch but weighs a ton compared to 5.56mm—about half as many rounds per soldier due to the weight. Still in use for machine guns like the M240 and sniper platforms, but it’s a bear to hump around.

6.8mm (XM1186): The Army’s new darling, part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program with SIG Sauer’s MCX Spear (NGSW-R) and MG 6.8 (NGSW-AR). Designed to split the difference between 5.56mm’s portability and 7.62mm’s lethality, it’s supposed to offer better range and terminal ballistics. Problem? It’s a whole new supply chain, and the Army’s betting big on it replacing both 5.56mm and 7.62mm. Good luck with that transition in a war zone.

6mm ARC: This one’s a niche player, primarily tied to the Surefire MGX gun that Delta Force is reportedly messing with. It’s a lightweight, high-performance round for long-range shooting, with better ballistics than 5.56mm but less recoil than 7.62mm. Sounds great, except it’s another caliber to stock, and reliability issues with the larger case diameter have been noted.

6.5mm Creedmoor: SOCOM’s been hot on this one for a while, with new rifles like the Mid-Range Gas Gun-Assault (MRGG-A) and machine guns like the FN Mk 48 Mod 2. It’s got better range and accuracy than 5.56mm, less weight than 7.62mm, and is seeing use in designated marksman rifles and now machine guns. The Secret Service is even sniffing around it to replace their M110s. But again, another caliber, another logistics headache.

Others in the Mix: Let’s not forget .300 Blackout, used in SIG Sauer’s MCX Rattler for SOF close-quarters work. It’s got subsonic options for suppressed shooting and mimics 7.62x39mm ballistics in short barrels. Then there’s .338 Norma Magnum, which the Army’s eyeing for long-range machine guns to outrange the M240. And don’t get me started on the 9mm for pistols and submachine guns or the .50 BMG for heavy snipers like the Barrett M82. Each of these adds another layer of complexity.

This isn’t just a list; it’s a logistical disaster. Every caliber needs its own ammo production, shipping, storage, and distribution. In a high-intensity conflict, you’re begging for shortages, mix-ups, or units stuck with the wrong rounds. The Germans in WWII had a mess with captured weapons and mismatched calibers, but at least they had the excuse of desperation. We’re doing this to ourselves.

The Guns: A Hardware Nightmare

Now let’s talk platforms. The Army and SOF are running a gun show with so many rifles. Here’s the rundown:

M4/M4A1 Carbine (5.56mm): The workhorse of the Army and SOF, with the M4A1’s full-auto capability and SOPMOD kit (rails, optics, lasers) making it versatile. It’s reliable, lightweight, and proven, but the 5.56mm round’s limitations are dragging it down. SOF units like Delta and SEALs still use it, but they’re supplementing with other options.

HK416 (5.56mm): I personally assisted in developing this rifle for Delta Force so yeah, I’m partial to this one, it’s essentially an M4 with a gas piston system for better reliability in harsh conditions. It’s replaced the M4A1 in some SOF units and is used by over 20 nations’ special forces. It’s a stud, but it’s still 5.56mm, so same range and stopping power issues.

SCAR-L (Mk 16, 5.56mm) and SCAR-H (Mk 17, 7.62mm): FN’s modular platform was supposed to solve the caliber debate by letting operators swap barrels and bolts. In practice, it’s a step up from the M4 but heavier, and SOF units love the flexibility. Problem is, it’s another system to maintain, and the 7.62mm version is a beast to carry.

KAC M110 SASS (7.62mm): Knight’s Armament’s semi-auto sniper rifle. It’s accurate but has reliability issues—rounds flying off target by eight MOA or more in some cases. Operators loved its predecessor, the SR-25, but the M110’s been a letdown for some.

HK M110A1 (7.62mm, 6.5mm Creedmoor): A newer semi-auto sniper system based on the HK G28. It’s part of SOCOM’s push to replace older 7.62mm sniper rifles with 6.5mm Creedmoor for better range and less weight. It’s solid but, again, adds another caliber.

Geissele SOF Gun: This is likely the Geissele Super Duty rifle, a high-end AR platform used by some SOF units. It’s 5.56mm, built like a tank, and tricked out with top-tier components. Great for close-quarters, but it’s still tied to the 5.56mm’s limits.

Surefire MGX (6mm ARC): Delta’s experimenting with this lightweight rifle for long-range engagements. It’s cutting-edge, but the 6mm ARC’s reliability issues and niche status make it a risky bet for widespread adoption.

SIG Sauer MCX Spear (6.8mm): The Army’s NGSW-R, meant to replace the M4. It’s a beast with better ballistics, but it’s heavier, and the 6.8mm round means a whole new ammo pipeline. The MG 6.8, the light machine gun version, is also part of this program. Early feedback is promising, but scaling this across the Army is going to be a logistical beast.

FN Mk 48 Mod 2 (6.5mm Creedmoor): SOCOM’s new “assault” machine gun, offering better range than 5.56mm M249s but lighter than 7.62mm platforms. It’s a step toward standardizing 6.5mm Creedmoor in SOF, but it’s yet another system to support.

Why This Is a Train Wreck

Here’s the deal: every new gun and caliber adds complexity. Different parts, different maintenance, different training. In WWII, the Germans struggled with a hodgepodge of captured weapons and calibers, which screwed their logistics when supply lines got tight. We’re doing the same thing, voluntarily.

The Army’s pushing 6.8mm as the future, but SOF is playing with 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6mm ARC, and .300 Blackout, while still relying on 5.56mm and 7.62mm. That’s five major rifle calibers, not counting pistol or heavy rounds. In a prolonged conflict, good luck keeping everyone supplied without cross-unit cannibalization or ammo shortages.

SOCOM’s agile acquisition process is a double-edged sword. They can field new toys fast—6.5mm Creedmoor rifles, .300 Blackout Rattlers—but it creates a patchwork of systems that don’t play nice together. The Army’s NGSW program is trying to streamline things, but it’s years from fully replacing the M4 and M249, and the transition’s going to be messy.

Meanwhile, SOF’s modular platforms like the SCAR are cool but heavy, and the M110’s reliability issues show what happens when bureaucracy rushes a system into service.

Fixing the Mess

If I were king for a day, I’d tell the Pentagon to pick a lane. Standardize on two calibers max for rifles—say, 5.56mm for close-in work and 6.8mm for everything else—and phase out the rest over a decade. Push modularity like the SCAR but simplify the platforms. One rifle, one machine gun, interchangeable parts, done. SOF can keep their niche toys like the .300 Blackout for covert ops, but the big Army needs to stop chasing shiny objects. And for the love of all that’s holy, test these systems to death before fielding them—no more M110-style flops.

The Germans learned the hard way in WWII that too many calibers kill your supply chain. We’re not there yet, but we’re flirting with disaster. Logistics isn’t sexy, but it wins wars. Time to stop playing gear tickler and start thinking like professionals.

Let’s take a page from our grandfathers’ book. The U.S. “Green Machine” in WWII—the only country to fight and win on two fronts did it with just four main calibers: .45 ACP for pistols and submachine guns, .30 Carbine for the M1 Carbine, .30-06 for rifles like the M1 Garand and BAR, and .50 BMG for heavy hitters like the M2 Browning. Four calibers, that’s it. No fuss, no muss. They supplied entire theaters—Pacific and Europe—without the logistical nightmare we’re building today. Those boys didn’t need a dozen rounds to get the job done; they standardized, simplified, and steamrolled. We could learn a thing or two.

LAV out

If you like whether you’ve read, LAV has a regular column over at Firearms Fridays.

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D&M Holding Company and DEMCO Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement at DSEI to Develop Propellant and Primer Production Facilities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Monday, September 22nd, 2025

TAMPA, FL (September 22, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, and DEMCO Holding Company (DEMCO), a Saudi Arabian defense company, signed a strategic partnership agreement at the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) pavilion during the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI 2025) event in London. The agreement focuses on developing, constructing, and commissioning state-of-the-art propellant and primer manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia.

Under the agreement, D&M and DEMCO will collaborate to deliver single-base and double-base propellant factories as well as a modern primer manufacturing facility to support Saudi Arabia’s defense industrialization goals. The agreement combines DEMCO’s local market knowledge and regulatory expertise with D&M’s technical and project-delivery capabilities.

“We look forward to working closely with our partners to transfer expertise and build sustainable, locally operated facilities that meet Saudi Arabia’s strategic requirements,” said Dan Powers, President and CEO, D&M Holding Company.

The facilities will produce propellants and primers for small, medium, and large caliber ammunition.

About D&M Holding Company

D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M) is an ammunition and energetics engineering company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional operations in Cabot, Arkansas. D&M specializes in the design and manufacture of ammunition and energetics equipment and turnkey factories for customers worldwide.

For more information visit D&M Holding Company.

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Introducing Shell Tech 308 NAS3 PROGRADE Ballistic Tip Ammo

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Lightweight NAS3™ casing meets Nosler® Ballistic Tip® Technology for unmatched accuracy, velocity, and stopping power for today’s hunter.

Eubank, KY (September 2025) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is proud to announce the release of its newest premium ammunition: Shell Tech™ 308 NAS3™ PROGRADE Ballistic Tip Ammo. Engineered to deliver the performance hunters demand in the field: superior accuracy, flat-shooting velocity, and devastating stopping power. Built with the trusted Nosler® Ballistic Tip® projectile and SST’s advanced NAS3 casing technology, the 308 NAS3 PROGRADE provides the consistency and precision that gives hunters confidence with every shot.

At the heart of the cartridge is the 150GR Nosler Ballistic Tip, designed for controlled expansion, deep penetration, and reliable weight retention across a wide range of velocities. Its streamlined polymer tip with a full-tapered jacket and a special lead-alloy core delivers controlled expansion, optimal weight retention, and superior accuracy at long range. The heavy jacketed base prevents bullet deformation during firing, providing a stable platform for the large-diameter mushroom effect upon impact, ensuring deep penetration and decisive stopping power. Additionally, the Ballistically Engineered Solid Base® with its boat tail configuration works seamlessly with the streamlined polymer tip, improving long-range performance and simplifying the loading process. The result is consistent terminal performance, deep penetration, and decisive stopping power in hunting scenarios.

Supporting this proven projectile is Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS³ casing, which ensures ultra-consistent geometry, optimal chamber alignment, and uniform wall thickness. These attributes minimize recoil, reduce inconsistencies, and tighten groupings, giving hunters the reliable accuracy they depend on. Built from a nickel alloy body and stainless-steel head, NAS³ casings are stronger than brass, resistant to corrosion, and designed to withstand the rigors of extreme hunting environments. They are also up to 30 percent lighter than traditional brass cases, reducing fatigue in the field and allowing hunters to carry more ammunition with less weight.

The visible discoloration on each NAS³ case neck is the result of heat annealing, a process that improves bullet grip, enhances neck tension, and increases consistency shot after shot. Combined with SST’s eco-friendly, lead-free design, hunters can count on cleaner barrels, reduced fouling, and environmentally responsible performance without sacrificing results.

“The introduction of our 308 NAS3 PROGRADE Ballistic Tip Ammo represents a major step forward in our commitment to innovation, performance, and reliability,” said Peter Foss, Managing Partner and CEO of Shell Shock Technologies. “By combining our advanced NAS3 casing with Nosler’s proven Ballistic Tip technology, we’ve created a cartridge that gives hunters the confidence they need in the field: accuracy at extended ranges, flat velocity, and the stopping power to make every shot count.”

Delivering a muzzle velocity of 3,050 feet per second, superior accuracy, reduced recoil, and flawless cycling, the 308 NAS³ PROGRADE gives hunters the flat trajectories and stopping power needed for elk, deer, and other challenging pursuits. Hunters will find it to be the ultimate ally in achieving consistent results.

Shell Tech 308 NAS3 PROGRADE Ballistic Tip Ammunition Specifications:

The Shell Tech 308 NAS³ PROGRADE Ballistic Tip Ammo is available now in 20-round boxes for $54.95, with a subscription option offering 15 percent savings.

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D&M Holding Company to Highlight Propellant Manufacturing Capabilities at TADTE in Taiwan

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Tampa, FL. (September 10, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, is pleased to announce its attendance at TADTE (Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition) in Taiwan, September 18-20, 2025. This biennial event gathers leading domestic and international enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions to showcase the latest R&D achievements and comprehensive solutions. To learn more about D&M’s propellant manufacturing capabilities and other turnkey offerings, visit Stand J0921 in the USA Partnership Pavilion to meet with the D&M team.

D&M and the Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (JSC) recently announced a partnership to produce specialty chemicals in the United States to address the critical shortage of propellant used in the production of ammunition for the Ukrainian defense forces. Prior to this project, D&M built a multi-million-dollar ammunition facility in Ukraine for the Ukraine Defense Industry and has several other projects in the works there, including a primer facility.

“The need for reliable supplies of powder and ammunition is soaring globally as a matter of national security for nations throughout the world,” said Dan Powers, President and CEO, D&M Holding Company. “At D&M, we are working nonstop to support the US, NATO countries, and other friendly foreign governments. We are the only company in the industry that offers solutions for all ammunition components including ammunition factories, primer factories, and propellant factories, and this is one of many advantages we bring to the table.”

In addition to building its own gunpowder plant at its White River Energetics campus in Arkansas, D&M will build turnkey propellant factories for clients to manufacture single base and double base powder for everything from small-caliber ammunition to artillery.

D&M’s goal is to continually innovate, helping clients operate more efficiently and grow.

Companies and countries that have never been in the propellant, ammunition, or primer business before can rely on D&M’s team to handle all aspects of the project from site planning and floor planning to equipment manufacture and installation, in addition to the transfer of knowledge. D&M offers intensive training to its clients and 24/7 support.

“If we can’t fix a problem over the phone, we are on a plane to travel to our customers to assist,” said James Jones, Executive Vice President, D&M Holding Company, Inc. “And as we innovate, we offer our clients affordable upgrades down the road without them having to buy new machines. This is an important aspect of supporting their growth.”

D&M has built ammunition factories and delivered equipment in the United States, South America, and Ukraine with more in the works globally, including plans to build plants in Canada to produce nitrocellulose and propellant. D&M is also currently building a single base powder plant for a Southeastern European country with other projects in process.

D&M and its White River Energetics business support domestic and international clients in the defense and sporting markets. For more information, visit D&M Holding Company and White River Energetics. To schedule a meeting during the show, email sales@dmholding.com.

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Ceremonial Opening of New Ammunition Factory: Turning Point at Rheinmetall-Speed

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Rheinmetall has taken Europe’s largest ammunition factory in Lower Saxony into operation in order to meet the urgent needs of the armed forces in Europe. The technology group has invested almost €500 million in the construction of the production facility at the Rheinmetall site in Unterluess (Celle district), which was completed in a record time of just 15 months.

The presence of many dignitaries from Germany and abroad highlighted the importance of the occasion. Guests present were Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and General Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence of the German Armed Forces. The highest-ranking guest was Rumen Radev, President of Bulgaria. Olaf Lies, Minister-President of Lower-Saxony, also attended the ceremony, as did many other high-ranking persons, including guests from the United States of America, Latvia and Lithuania.

In future, up to 350,000 artillery shells are to be produced annually in Unterluess at the new Lower-Saxony plant (Werk Niedersachsen), which covers an area of around 30,000 m2. The first 25,000 rounds are to be produced before the end of this year. Next year, 140,000 rounds are scheduled for delivery, with full capacity to be reached in 2027. In addition to that, the production of engines for artillery rockets is planned for the year 2026. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger: “After having accelerated the production to the maximum until 2027 and then being at full capacity, the Werk Niedersachsen will be the largest ammunition plant in Europe, if not the world”.

In total, this will create up to 500 jobs – 350 at the plant in Lower-Saxony and a further 150 in the rocket engine production, which is still under development. Hundreds of more jobs will thus be created in areas such as supplementary services and suppliers.

The supply of ammunition is essential for restoring the defence capabilities of Germany and its European allies. Rheinmetall takes on the responsibility as a leading manufacturer and is investing at large-scale at various locations. Most recently, in the summer of 2023, the Düsseldorf-based group spent around €1.2 billion on the acquisition of Spanish manufacturer Expal Systems. Rheinmetall plans to produce a total of around 1.5 million artillery shells per year from 2027 onwards throughout its production network, which also includes sites in Spain and South Africa.

The urgency of the defence alliance’s need for ammunition was underscored in Unterluess by a major order from NATO member Romania, which was placed just before the inauguration ceremony began. Radu-Dinel Miru??, Romania’s Minister of Economy, and Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, signed a Letter of Intent which is the basis for the next steps. Together with partners, Rheinmetall plans to invest around €550 million in the new plant in Romania.

Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius: “Your success means security for our country”

The politicians praised the importance of the plant for Germany and Europe: “We are herewith investing in our security”, emphasised Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil in his speech. The Vice-Chancellor also reiterated: “This plant indicates that we are taking action”.

Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius addressed Rheinmetall and the defence industry as a whole: “We want you to be successful, because your success means security for our country”. And then continued: “You, the industry, deliver what is important: speed and substance”. He also categorized Germany’s efforts to increase arms production for the armed forces massively in the context of alliance policy: “NATO must become more European so that it can remain transatlantic”.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised in his speech: “Strong and successful is exactly what Rheinmetall is”. He cast a warning glance at the massive armament efforts in Russia and China: “Their military build-up points in a clear direction: they are preparing for long-term confrontation and competition – with us”.

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger accented: “From the groundbreaking to production in just 15 months – that’s a real turning point at Rheinmetall speed”. Since the ground-breaking ceremony in February 2024 and in just over a year of construction work, Rheinmetall has created the possibility to independently meet the requirements of the German Armed Forces from national production in the future and, if required, to guarantee independent deliveries to partner countries. “Our new national production facility is setting standards and will, above all, ensure the supply of the German Armed Forces”. Rheinmetall is not limiting itself to Germany when it comes to building such plants: “This means that we can also erect comparable plants in other NATO-countries within a very short time, thus creating a pan-European defence ecosystem”, Papperger emphasised. “For example, we have already launched specific projects in Lithuania and the United Kingdom, with more to follow”.

Rheinmetall in Unterluess

The traditional site in Unterluess, which Rheinmetall has been operating in the Suedheide region since 1899, is currently the Group’s largest worldwide with 3,200 employees. Two companies are based here: Rheinmetall Landsystems GmbH and Rheinmetall Weapon and Munition GmbH. Unterluess is also an important location for Rheinmetall IT Solutions GmbH. Alongside the ammunition production, the site’s activities also focus on the development and manufacture of weapon systems. At the same time, Rheinmetall maintains its competence centre for the development, construction and support of tracked vehicles here.

The company owns an area that covers a total area of about 60 square kilometres which is largely used as a firing and testing range. Nevertheless, large parts of it are also used for forestry.

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Rheinmetall Builds Facility for Destroying Legacy Ammunition

Friday, September 5th, 2025

For the future to come, Rheinmetall is planning to destroy large quantities of legacy ammunition in the district of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria/Germany.

As part of explosive ordnance disposal projects in offshore and onshore areas, the Düsseldorf-based technology corporation intends to destroy not only legacy munitions from the two world wars, but also so-called ‘newer stockpiled ammunition’, and to take over the disposal of old stocks of the Bundeswehr and other NATO forces.

An estimated 1.6 million tonnes of legacy munitions are believed to be on the seabed of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea alone. These include artillery shells, land and sea mines as well as aircraft bombs. In addition, over 2 million tonnes of bombs were dropped on Germany and the occupied territories during World War II. In southern Germany alone, it is estimated that there are still more than 20,000 tonnes of old ammunition that needs to be deactivated and disposed.

Rheinmetall has acquired a site covering around 41 hectares on Lerchenberg, which is part of the Bavarian municipality of Zusamaltheim. The ammunition disposal facility is scheduled to commence operation in early 2026. The property, which also served as a Bundeswehr depot in the past, also has 32 bunkers that can store up to 900 tonnes of net explosive mass.

In April of 2025, Rheinmetall had already acquired the ammunition recovery company Stascheit GmbH, based in Gardelegen, Saxony-Anhalt. Its main activities include the detection, evaluation, recovery and destruction of explosive ordnances, for example in connection with offshore wind farms. Like the new facility on Lerchenberg, Stascheit GmbH will also be integrated into the Projects & Services business unit of Rheinmetall AG.

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D&M Holding Company Highlights Propellent Manufacturing Capabilities at DSEI

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

TAMPA, FL (September 2, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, will be highlighting its propellant manufacturing capabilities at DSEI UK in London, September 9-12, 2025. This is the UK’s flagship defense event, and the D&M team will be on hand to discuss its propellant manufacturing and other turnkey offerings in Booth # S3-447 in the USA Pavilion. All are welcome to stop by to meet with the D&M team.

“Global demand for reliable supplies of powder and ammunition is soaring as a matter of National Security, and D&M is working nonstop to support the US, NATO countries, and other friendly foreign governments,” said Dan Powers, President and CEO, D&M Holding Company. “We are the only company in the industry that offers solutions for all ammunition components including ammunition factories, primer factories, and propellant factories. We have no competitor that does all three, which is among the many advantages D&M brings to the table.”

D&M’s goal is to constantly innovate and help its clients become more efficient and grow. Companies and countries that have never been in the propellant, ammunition, or primer business before can rely on D&M’s extraordinary team to handle all aspects of the project from site planning and floor planning to equipment manufacture and installation, in addition to the transfer of knowledge. D&M offers intensive training to its clients and 24/7 support.

“If we can’t fix a problem over the phone, we are on a plane to travel to our customers to assist” said James Jones, Executive Vice President, D&M Holding Company, Inc. “And as we innovate, we offer our clients affordable upgrades without them having to buy new machines. This is an important aspect of supporting their growth.”

D&M and WRE support domestic and international clients in the defense and sporting markets. For more information, visit D&M Holding Company and White River Energetics. To schedule a meeting during the show, emailsales@dmholding.com.

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Sierra Bullets Celebrates Corson Piper’s Recent PRC Match Performance and Climb in National Rankings

Sunday, August 31st, 2025

SEDALIA, Mo. – August 29, 2025 – Sierra Bullets congratulates sponsored shooter Corson Piper on his outstanding performance at the 2025 Impact-Foundation PRC Match, held August 23-24 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Competing in a field of 185 shooters, Piper secured an impressive fourth-place finish overall, bringing his national ranking from 10th place to fifth place.

The 2025 Impact-Foundation PRC Match, hosted at the Foundation Training Range, featured 18 diverse and demanding stages designed to push the limits of precision rifle skills. Shooters were tested on their ability to adapt quickly, work against the elements and perform strategically across a wide range of stages.

Competing with Sierra Bullet’s 6mm 110 Gr HPBT/CN MatchKing, Piper delivered a standout performance and demonstrated exceptional focus and precision. After tying for third, he narrowly missed the podium in a shoot-off, finishing just two points behind the winner. Ultimately taking fourth place overall, Piper’s strong effort launched him to fifth place nationally. This climb in the national rankings marks a significant step forward in the season standings.

“Corson’s ability to perform with control and accuracy in a such a challenging match perfectly reflects Sierra Bullets’ mission to support the highest standards of precision shooting,” said Sierra Bullets’ Marketing and Product Manager Colby Adamek. “We are proud to stand behind him and excited to watch him continue to rise in the national rankings.”

Sierra Bullets compete at the highest level with Sierra’s Match/Target product line. Winning takes dedication and determination, which is the heart and soul that goes into every Sierra bullet. To shoot the bullets used by top athletes around the world, shop Sierra Match/Target bullets. Sierra Bullets looks forward to continuing its support of these talented athletes and is excited to see what the future holds for them in upcoming competitions.

For more information on the latest new products and offerings from Sierra Bullets, visit www.sierrabullets.com.

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