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2004-01-12 Home Front

U.S. ammunition plant reaching its limit

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Posted by Yosemite Sam 2004-01-12 3:03:19 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Wasn't there an ammo production plant in NV at one time just outside of Hawthorne?

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-1-12 5:44:45 PM|| 2004-1-12 5:44:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 If they're producing ammo just-in-time, wouldn't this mean it would be easier to switch to a heavier cartridge if the DoD wanted to?

Posted by Phil Fraering 2004-1-12 5:50:58 PM|| [http://newsfromthefridge.typepad.com] 2004-1-12 5:50:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Oh my God, how come Halliburton isn't in line for a contract on this. Contract Olin Winchester for the total production capacity of the plant. If the sports shooters suffer from a shortage, tough. Let's face it, for the most part just how much does a sports shooter need to shoot when where talking about both national and CULTURAL survival

Posted by Cheddarhead 2004-1-12 9:50:19 PM|| 2004-1-12 9:50:19 PM|| Front Page Top

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