

Second, because the composite bullets weigh 30% less than comparable lead-based projectiles, shooters experience less recoil (even though velocities are higher). First, being completely lead-free, these bullets can be used at indoor facilities that prohibit lead-based ammo. The fluted projectiles are injection-molded from a polymer-copper matrix. Ruger ARX Ammo with Injection-Molded Matrix Bullets This video includes extensive tests of Ruger 9mm ARX ammo: The polymer-copper matrix bullet basically disintegrates into very small fragments when it hits metal. If you like to shoot steel, matrix bullets make sense. While Ruger is touting this ammo as a self-defense solution, we think the most common use of this new ammo will be for indoor practice, plinking, gun games such as IDPA, and use on steel and reactive targets. This ammo will be produced under a licensing agreement with Pol圜ase Ammunition, the Georgia-based business that originally developed this bullet technology.

Ruger is now offering Ruger-branded ARX ammo with polymer-copper matrix bullets. 45 ACP pistols, the felt recoil was considerably less than with conventional lead-core ammo (the difference was less noticeable with. The ammo performed flawlessly, without a hitch. We think this is a big deal - we predict matrix pistol bullets will become extremely popular in the years to come.Īt the 2016 SHOT Show Media Day, we shot ammo with PCM bullets in a half-dozen handguns. the bullets are environmentally friendly. the bullets are lighter and therefore faster than conventional projectiles and 3. The polymer-copper matrix (PCM) composition offers three major benefits: 1. This patent-pending ammunition features a 100% lead-free bullet blended from polymer (plastic) and copper powder. We think you are looking at the future of handgun ammo - at least for range and practice work. Take a good look at this unusual ammunition. Photo from Ruger ARX Ammo Review in Cheaper Than Dirt Shooter’s Log. March 12th, 2016 Are Polymer-Copper Matrix Bullets the Future for Pistol Ammo?
