ttkciar t1_ivpogfb wrote
Reply to comment by chews-your-name in 3D-printed weapons: Interpol and defense experts warn of ‘serious’ evolving threat by mossadnik
> Can't they print bullets?
Not yet, no, but that might change.
The hardest part of making ammunition is the lead azide primers. Their chemistry has to be just right, and they need to be machined to moderate precision.
Advanced-Payment-358 t1_ivqgrtm wrote
https://www.reddit.com/r/reloading/comments/yjht7t/diy_primer_cupping_tool_is_probably_mostly_ready/
https://www.reddit.com/r/reloading/comments/xqjf17/are_there_reasons_why_modern_primer_anvils_are/
I proudly present. Also, the primer composition used is H-48, that is chlorate based primer. It was used primarily to the 50's, and some countries like soviet bloc used it far beyond that, and it's proven and reliable.
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