Shell Shock Technologies

A noteworthy innovation appears to be coming in ammunition.  Shell Shock Technologies has introduced a two piece case, in what appears to be the first major change in cartridge technology in decades, called NAS³.Ammoland news summarizes the design this way:

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.

I find this pretty interesting, but your first thought has got to be, “How much?  What’s this all going to cost me?”  skipping ahead in the news piece, they include:

Cost is king and NAS³ cases are priced lower than brass and beat brass on every performance metric. NAS³ cases contain no ‘red metal’ based raw materials.  Unlike brass, unstable and unpredictable swings in copper prices do not effect NAS³ pricing. In addition, NAS³ cases are drawn not extruded, drawing is a cheaper, faster and a more accurate production process.

Cheaper and better?  Now you’re talking my language.  Some more highlights:

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h/t Hans in the woods