New Product Highlight: PSA Ammo
AAC Ammunition is gone, PSA Ammo is here. This is everything you need to know about Palmetto State Armory's latest release.
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You may have noticed that AAC ammunition is getting pretty tough to come by on Palmetto State Armory’s website.
That’s because the AAC brand is being consolidated now that AAC firearms and suppressors are back on the menu. But that doesn’t mean the crew in South Carolina is done making ammo; they’re just starting fresh.
The new brand, PSA Ammo, is getting up and running as I write this. It might take a minute for Palmetto State Armory to hit full steam, but it’s sure nice to have support for the consumer ammunition market right now.
One thing I’m particularly excited about is Palmetto State Armory’s commitment to publishing detailed batch data, rather than generic muzzle velocity figures.
By looking up the lot number from your box of ammo, you’ll be able to access test data for that specific batch of ammunition. That gives you a good idea of what you’re working with before you even break out the chronograph.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Muzzle velocity
- Chamber pressure
- Standard deviation
- Extreme spread
- Tested firearm platforms
- Barrel lengths
- Suppressor configurations
- Cycling and reliability results
PSA Ammo is scheduled to include three product lines for different shooters and intended purposes.
Guardsman is PSA’s line of training ammunition. This is what you should reach for when you have a high-round-count training session on the calendar. It’s meant to be clean, consistent, and reliable while keeping your training cost effective.
Sabre ammunition achieves a higher standard that’s perfect for competitive shooters, long-range precision, and hunting. It’s a level up, just like Palmetto State Armory’s Sabre family of rifles and pistols. You’ll be able to access more test data online for Sabre ammo.
We have a great PA-15 vs. Sabre-15 comparison if you want to see what that looks like.
Mixtape ammo is specially designed for suppressed shooting. For now, PSA Ammo is focusing specifically on 9mm, .300 Blk, .338 ARC, and 8.6 Blk. Test data includes what specific barrel lengths and suppressors PSA Ammo used so you can find something that works for your setup.
What do you think of the new PSA Ammo? Let us know below. Looking for more ammo deals and recommendations? Check out our Ammunition Definitive Resource!