The destruction of military brass has started again.

[ScottJ]

Military Cartridge Brass Destruction 2010

This time ATK (supplier of Federal ammo, Speer and Federal components, Alliant powder and RCBS tools) is stabbing gun owners in the back.

 

[Vegetaman]

Um, wow. If that is completely true, then that's pretty disgusting. Nevermind ATK's flawed logic for getting people to go along with it.

 

[Frailer]

If it makes you feel any better, the vast majority of rounds fired at Fort Irwin (the installation mentioned, AKA the National Training Center) are blanks; they aren't suitable for reloading anyway.

I read the proposal; if I were the installation commander, I'd go for it.

 

[ScottJ]

Statement from ATK on the contact us page:

ATK Statement Regarding Once-Fired Brass Cases

ATK is a strong supporter of our armed forces, the shooting sports industry, second amendment rights and all of our customers who choose to reload ammunition. In fact, ATK is a leader in the reloading market. A dated brochure and presentation have caused confusion in the marketplace and do not reflect the views of our company and will be immediately withdrawn. As a service to our military customers, we routinely handle demil operations for various munitions and respond to requests from military installations for reclamation and recycling of military items. Each contract is awarded through the military installation’s procurement process. The installations received fair value for the brass.

ATK fully supports the provision passed by Congress last year to ensure that demilitarized spent brass casings remain available for civilian use.

 

[5Wire]

Statement from ATK on the contact us page:

Thanks, ScottJ, looks like the sky isn't falling just yet

 

[Missionary]

Good morning
Well do you see the clouds gathering on the horizon....
Get what you NEED today... tomorrow may well be to late.

 

[Florida J Frame]

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."
-- Thomas Jefferson

 

[MAC1911A1]

.32 cal head stamp ID

I was going through a few boxes of misc. rounds given to me by a friend. Seem to be some older .32 S&W remington,peters,
some 32 auto and some 9mm
One round stands out from the rest and appears to be nickle or silver plated bullet, brass case, head stamp is S.A Co. which I found to be Savage Arms Co. The cal. is unknown to me and I cant find any info .32 a.s.p. ??