The Strength of Polymer Bullets
When comparing polymer cased ammunition to other ammunition cased in different materials, one of the first traits noticed is the softness of polymer. Brass and other casing materials are very hard.
What is Polymer Made of?
Polymer is a material that is composed of an abundance of natural and/or synthetic elements formed out of huge molecules. These molecules are also referred to as macromolecules. To get technical, macromolecules are created of several simple chemical units termed monomers.
Polymer makes up plenty of everyday items and usual items such as grocery bags, water bottles, soda pop bottles, electrical installation insulation, select textile fibers, vinyl flooring, electronics such as phones and computers, auto parts, and toys. Additionally, a polymer material is used for outdoor parts and equipment such as PVC pipe, fencing, lawn chairs, and much more.
How Strong is Polymer?
Since the polymer is used to create durable parts and pieces of automobiles such as valves, seals, and gaskets, you can be sure that this is a ridiculously strong material. Polymer is able to withstand all elements the outdoors may bring.
In fact, the polymer will not decompose in water. Shooting ammunition that can resist the elements better than other materials means that you don’t have to worry about your ammo getting ruined while traversing through harsh terrain. Hunting and sport shooting conditions can be unpredictable and are not going to be perfect. It is wise to be prepared for anything nature throws your way.
Polymer is strong due to the powerful bonding between each macromolecule chain. These chains are remarkably hard to break. The strong chain of macromolecules results in a higher melting point and extreme strength. Polymer’s strength is comparable to the strength of metal. Polymer is extremely pliable and flexible making it very hard to break. As a matter of fact, a polymer is commonly used for crafting gun frames and certain firearm components.
Benefits of Crafting Ammunition Casings with Polymer
Polymer bullets come with many more benefits than strength. Polymer bullets are far lighter in weight than other materials such as brass. Additionally, it is a material that is much lower in cost to manufacture.
- Far Lighter in Weight
- Cheaper to Manufacture
Will Polymer Material’s Softness Affect How My Firearm Shoots Compared To Brass?
Many gun owners wonder if polymer cased ammunition will change the way their firearm shoots compared to brass. Seeing that polymer is an extremely durable and strong material, you will not have to stress about how your gun and ammunition pair with each other.
True Velocity’s polymer cased ammunition has been tested over and over again, numerous times, to ensure that the ammunition is working properly and shooting as seamlessly as a brass cased bullet would. This ammo is manufactured to be precise. True Velocity manufactures ammunition that is capable of working harmoniously with any compatible chamber and barrel of a gun.
Decrease Friction Between the Bullet and Gun Chamber
The construction of polymer bullets will provide a characteristic of reduced friction between the bullet and the chamber of the gun. This provides a more effortless, quicker exit from the barrel of the firearm. This makes True Velocity polymer bullets are the smoothest in its class and the industry.
Discover More Benefits of Polymer Cased Ammunition
When you shoot polymer bullets, you can be sure that the bullet casing will not affect the way your gun operates when shooting or how the bullet and gun work together. If you are wanting to gain more knowledge about the composition of polymer casings, contact us today for more facts, stats, and information about True Velocity polymer cased ammunition.
