Inspired by the NRAAM wishlist thread, I thought it would be interesting to make an ammunition specific wish list of what we'd like to see produced.
Things I'd like to see:
Pistol Ammo:
9mm "Hot 'N Cheap" JHP Bulk ammo. Currently there are a number of cheap JHP's on the market, but they are all loaded to "-P" velocities - quite a few 115gr and 124gr subsonics, which is just depressing. The big exception is 9BPLE, which is awesome because its loaded to full power (38,500psi), which gives it decent performance even using a cheap 'cup n core' JHP. And since those projectiles are barely more expensive then FMJ to produce, the ammo ends up being around $0.27-$0.3 per shot, making it affordable enough to buy in bulk and actually use for training. The only downside is that the 115gr tends to be a little shallow on the penetration.
So I'd love to see a similar, 9BPLE/"HnC" 124gr JHP load offered. Decently designed 124gr cup n core JHP, at 1225fps from a 4" barrel - basically similar to the Corbon 125gr +P, which uses a low tech JHP at high velocity to get pretty solid results:
http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2...and-clear.html
If a manufacturer came out with a similar load for 1000rd/$300, 50rd/$20, I think they'd sell all they could make.
Rifle Ammo:
M855A1 "Civilian":The M855A1 is a superbly designed bullet, but due to its steel tip, we will likely never see it available on the civilian market. What I'd like to see is the same projectile design made with a ZAMAK/Zinc tip, which would still offer excellent barrier penetration while not running afoul of AP ammo regs. Since ZAMAK can be injection diecast, it would also likely be pretty damn cheap to make, comparable to a plastic ballistic tip.
Shogun Ammo:
Bulk #1 Buckshot: Currently companies like S&B, Rio, Fiocci have affordable 00 and #4 buckshot, available for around $0.3-$0.35 when purchased in 250rd cases. I'd love to see these same manufacturers offer comparably priced bulk #1 Buckshot.
What ammo would you like to see made?