‘Switch-Barrel’ capability offers ballistic advantages beyond NGSW program

GARLAND, TX (June 3, 2021) – Texas-based ammunition manufacturer True Velocity released a video today detailing the performance advantages of its proprietary 6.8 TVCM composite-cased cartridge currently being evaluated by the U.S. Army in its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program.

Though True Velocity’s 6.8 TVCM case design was originally optimized for use in the NGSW-Rifle and NGSW-Automatic Rifle submissions designed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, the video demonstrates the cartridge’s additional compatibility with currently fielded weapons including the M240B belt-fed machine gun, the M110 semi-automatic sniper system, and the M134 rotary machine gun, or “minigun.” The company refers to this added 6.8 TVCM functionality as its “switch-barrel” capability.

“True Velocity is an American-owned, American-based company that set out with a singular goal in mind, and it was to provide the American warfighter with an unfair advantage on the battlefield,” said Patrick Hogan, True Velocity’s chief sales and marketing officer. “The Next Generation Squad Weapon program has given us the opportunity to do that … Not only do we have this forward-leaning momentum with next-generation capabilities, but we have a plug-and-play application that can be fielded on the battlefield today with weapons that our soldiers are carrying into battle.”

True Velocity’s composite-cased 6.8 TVCM cartridge delivers significant performance and logistical benefits over traditional brass-cased ammunition and currently meets or exceeds all requirements of the NGSW program. The 6.8 TVCM cartridge provides significantly increased muzzle velocity and effective range over the traditional brass-cased 7.62x51mm round, while simultaneously reducing the weight of the cartridge by more than 30 percent and keeping chamber pressures at normal, safe operating levels, a factor that allows for compatibility with currently fielded weapon systems like the M240B.

“You’re talking about something as simple as pulling a barrel off the M240 and replacing it with one that accommodates 6.8 TVCM,” said Hogan, “and, all of a sudden, you’ve increased the effective range of this weapon by more than 50 percent, you’ve reduced the weight of the ammunition by over 30 percent, and you’ve given our soldiers a meaningful advantage on the battlefield.”

The U.S. Army down-selected True Velocity’s composite-cased ammunition in August 2019 for the NGSW modernization program. True Velocity submitted its 6.8mm composite-cased cartridge as part of an overall NGSW weapon system in partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

For more information on True Velocity and the NGSW program, visit tvammo.com.

The American Sniper and Chris Kyle Brand House is Excited to Announce its Long-Term Licensing Partnership with United Forces Enterprises and Exclusive Retail Launch Partner, Sportsman’s Guide.

Midlothian, TX, May 18, 2021 – Taya Kyle, President of Loyalty Bound, LLC, the company that owns and manages a suite of valuable service marks and trademarks including the “American Sniper” and “Chris Kyle” brands, is excited to announce its long-term licensing partnership with United Forces Enterprises who will proudly serve as the exclusive world-wide distributor of the new American Sniper®-branded ammunition line. 

With U.S. Ammunition manufacturers running at capacity, yet unable to meet demand, the American Sniper brand is proud to get America shooting again by sourcing domestic and imported quality ammunition from around the globe. Select, reputable manufacturers have been unified under the American Sniper label to produce the ammunition America needs.

The American Sniper ammunition line will include match-grade competition, indoor/outdoor range recreation, general hunting, and personal defense/duty rounds ranging in calibers from .22LR up to .338 Lapua Magnum. The line will also include shotgun cartridges ranging from 20GA to 10GA.

“Loyalty Bound, LLC is honored to enter into a long-term license agreement with United Forces Enterprises, one of the fastest growing leaders in acquisition and sales of quality domestic and imported ammunition,” said Taya Kyle, President of Loyalty Bound, LLC. “Chris valued and was passionate about his personal use of quality ammunition whether in the field, at the range, or while on duty serving our country. For the exclusive, retail launch of American Sniper-branded ammo, we’re excited to partner with Sportsman’s Guide, a recognized leader in the shooting, ammo, and outdoor retail space.”

“United Forces Enterprises is excited to launch a long-term licensing partnership with Loyalty Bound, LLC, and value Taya Kyle’s personal commitment to promote the new brand at select reseller sites throughout the initial launch of 2021,” said Darin Dowd, Vice President of United Forces Enterprises. “With our constantly increasing and developing product range coupled with the heightened brand awareness and overall market share that will be achieved with the American Sniper-branded ammunition line, we are confident this long-term partnership will increase our already rapid growth, both in North America and elsewhere in the world,” said Jacob Dowd, President of United Forces Enterprises.

“Sportsman’s Guide is proud and honored to be the exclusive retail launch partner of American Sniper-branded ammunition,” said Chris Rosser, Sr. Director of Merchandising at Sportsman’s Guide. “We’ve always been a strong supporter of those who serve, as well as those who enjoy shooting sports. Adding American Sniper-branded ammo to our product assortment further strengthens our position as the ammunition retailer of choice for shooting, hunting, and everyday carry.”

Sarasota, FL – Pilgrim Ammunition, a manufacturer of premium high-velocity, lead-free, defensive pistol ammunition has inventory ready to ship to consumers.  Pilgrim Ammunition’s Torch™ line of cartridges uses premium materials and components and innovative design to produce ammunition that rapidly expands in soft targets to mitigate overpenetration, increases kinetic energy and reduces felt recoil.  Torch™ is available in .380ACP, 9mm +P, .40 S&W and .45ACP +P.

The heart of the design and performance of Torch is the use of a precision CNC machined, all-copper bullet that is lightweight and lead free.  This helps achieve velocities up to 75% faster than traditional pistol ammunition in comparative cartridges, such as up to 2,000fps for the 9mm +P cartridge.  This hyper-velocity allows the lightweight hollow point bullet to penetrate then rapidly expand in a starburst pattern to fully deliver its kinetic energy while mitigating the risk of overpenetration.  To date there has been zero overpenetration during company testing using industry standard ballistic gelatin. The lightweight bullet also reduces the felt recoil which is helpful for controllability and follow-up shots, in particular with smaller and more compact pistols. 

Torch® ammunition is now available for consumer direct purchase at Pilgrim Ammunition.  Currently Torch™ is sold in boxes of 20rds each and with an MSRP of $34.95 for the .380ACP, $34.95 for the 9mm +P and 35.95 for the .40S&W +P and $39.95 for the .45ACP +P.  For more information and complete technical specifications, please visit www.pilgrimammunition.com