Winchester doesn't need Trap - 5 million 6.8x51mm Next Generation Squad Weapon cartridges awarded

Discussion in 'Off Topic!' started by SOC, Sep 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM.

  1. SOC

    SOC Active Member

    Don't be surprised if Winchester isn't kissing the asses of Trapshooters. They were awarded a contract for the new ammo replacing the 5.56. The new cartridge is the 6.8 X 51 mm, call the Next Generation Squad Weapon.
     
    SOC, Sep 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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  2. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    based on the quality of the current aa ammo, id say they already gave up on supporting shotgun sports.
    remington has the market.
     
    bobski, Sep 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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  3. RangeWalker

    RangeWalker Member

    Not surprising unfortunately. Winchester’s focus has clearly shifted to military contracts with the 6.8×51, so competitive trap shooters probably aren’t a priority anymore.
     
    RangeWalker, Sep 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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  4. Skeet_Man

    Skeet_Man Mega Poster

    None of the mfg have ever needed clay target shooters. Clay target ammo is by far the smallest portion of the market.
     
    Skeet_Man, Sep 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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  5. Roger Coveleskie

    Roger Coveleskie State HOF Founding Member Member State Hall of Fame

    SKEET MAN, THE TARGET AMMO HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SMALL PART OF THE AMMO SALES OF ALL MFGRS. THAT DOES NOT MEAN THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT IT. IF IT IS PROFITAGLE TO INDUSTRY, THEY CARE ABOUT THE PRODUTS, IT IS JUST NOT PRIORITISED. ROGER C.
     
    Roger Coveleskie, Sep 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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