First New Technology for Ammunition Cases in Decades; Shell Shock Technologies, LLC

Sanders · 05-10-2016, 05:04 PM

This is pretty interesting. The only two-piece cases I ever saw were metal base and plastic bodies. They never did catch on.

These can be reloaded with their special dies. They can also be picked up with a magnet.

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Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a start-up technology and manufacturing company focused on developing disruptive case technologies for the ammunition industry, has officially launched their first product; the NAS3 two-piece 9mm Nickel Alloy Shell.

Founded in August 2015, SST is committed to developing industry leading new technologies that combine low-cost with unprecedented performance.

The NAS3 two-piece case consists of a solid nickel-plated aircraft aluminum head and a proprietary enhanced nickel alloy stainless cylinder. The 9mm case is 50% lighter and costs significantly less than conventional brass cases. The weight savings will be even more dramatic for rifle cases. Shell Shock will be releasing additional pistol cases (380 and .45ACP) by year-end and a selection of rifle calibers over the next 12 months, all of which will feature NAS3 technology. All Shell Shock products come with a 24-month price guarantee and are proudly made in the USA!

Rest of the article here: http://www.ammoland.com/2016/05/firs...7607c-20620261

Sanders · 05-10-2016, 05:25 PM

Another article here: http://www.americas1stfreedom.org/ar...ys-cartridges/

Czubek · 05-10-2016, 05:39 PM

And just think, only $77.95 a round.

Brian

Silver Bullet · 05-10-2016, 05:58 PM

OK, sounds good! I'd like to give them a try; but where do I purchase these NAS3 cartridges; and what bullet configurations do they come in?

10 Bears · 05-10-2016, 06:45 PM

Interesting comments, especially from the idiot gallery.

Actually, at this time there are no actual venders, but I think the concept is great.

hangfire · 05-11-2016, 10:55 AM

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And just think, only $77.95 a round.

And only $500.00 for the proprietary loading dies.

Eightball · 05-11-2016, 12:35 PM

Are they accepting deposits now for the dies and cases that will be delivered sometime eventually in the future, maybe?

noylj · 05-15-2016, 05:32 AM

Reminds me of almost every issue of "Popular Mechanics," where weird is always better.
How can nickel and stainless be cheaper than brass?
What BENEFITS are there? Better accuracy? Better life? No more trimming? Will reload data be the same, or will all loadings have to be re-worked? How can a two-piece something be stronger than a one-piece?

Silver Bullet · 05-15-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by noylj

Reminds me of almost every issue of "Popular Mechanics," where weird is always better.

How can nickel and stainless be cheaper than brass?
What BENEFITS are there?
Better accuracy?
Better life?
No more trimming?
Will reload data be the same, or will all loadings have to be re-worked? How can a two-piece something be stronger than a one-piece?

Many, if not most, of the questions you're wondering about - as well as several other proposed advantages - are addressed in the opening paragraph of this thread.

Lee · 05-16-2016, 07:54 AM

I read the articles and like a lot of things these cases sound to good to be true. Probable because of the advertisement tone of the the articles. Brass has served well for a long time and will continue to do so. However, if this case works the way the advertisement/articles say it will I'd be willing to give it a try. Picking them up with a magnet, an extreme spread of 3ft/sec, loading one case 40 times all sounds good, maybe to good. How about the cost per case and dies? Haven't heard much about that.

05-10-2016, 05:39 PM	#3
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	And just think, only $77.95 a round. Brian __________________ 3 Here at the Dirty Dozen's Bunker, we have no problems, only solutions.

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Eightball Proud WECSOG graduate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 3,601	Are they accepting deposits now for the dies and cases that will be delivered sometime eventually in the future, maybe? __________________ Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.

05-10-2016, 05:25 PM	#2
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,530	Another article here: http://www.americas1stfreedom.org/ar...ys-cartridges/

05-10-2016, 05:58 PM	#4
Silver Bullet Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Penn's Woods! Posts: 101	OK, sounds good! I'd like to give them a try; but where do I purchase these NAS3 cartridges; and what bullet configurations do they come in?

05-10-2016, 06:45 PM	#5
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Interesting comments, especially from the idiot gallery. Actually, at this time there are no actual venders, but I think the concept is great.

05-15-2016, 05:32 AM	#8
noylj Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 24	Reminds me of almost every issue of "Popular Mechanics," where weird is always better. How can nickel and stainless be cheaper than brass? What BENEFITS are there? Better accuracy? Better life? No more trimming? Will reload data be the same, or will all loadings have to be re-worked? How can a two-piece something be stronger than a one-piece?

05-16-2016, 07:54 AM	#10
Lee Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 21	I read the articles and like a lot of things these cases sound to good to be true. Probable because of the advertisement tone of the the articles. Brass has served well for a long time and will continue to do so. However, if this case works the way the advertisement/articles say it will I'd be willing to give it a try. Picking them up with a magnet, an extreme spread of 3ft/sec, loading one case 40 times all sounds good, maybe to good. How about the cost per case and dies? Haven't heard much about that.