Wolf Steel Case

[KentuckyBuddha]

http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140716/NEWS08/307160062/Treasury-imposes-new-sanctions-Russia-over-Ukraine

They were 8 Russian Federation owned companies that were sanctioned. I have not yet found anywhere they are named.

[bwaites]

Here you go:

From the Treasury web site:

Treasury today has also designated and blocked the assets of Almaz-Antey, Federal State Unitary Enterprise State Research and Production Enterprise Bazalt, JSC Concern Sozvezdie, JSC MIC NPO Mashinostroyenia, Kalashnikov Concern, KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Radio-Electronic Technologies, and Uralvagonzavod pursuant to E.O. 13661 for operating in the arms or related materiel sector in the Russian Federation. The designated firms are responsible for the production of a range of materiel, from small arms to mortar shells to tanks. As a result of today’s action under E.O. 13661, any assets of the entities designated that are within U.S. jurisdiction must be frozen. In addition, transactions by U.S. persons or within the United States involving the entities designated today under E.O. 13661 are generally prohibited.


Almaz-Antey manufactures surface-to-air missile systems currently used by the Russian military.


Federal State Unitary Enterprise State Research and Production Enterprise Bazalt (“Bazalt”) is involved in the design and construction of air launched ordnance, rocket propelled grenades, and armored fighting vehicle ammunition. Bazalt’s manufacturing interests include aerial bombs, mortar shells, grenades, anti-tank and anti-saboteur grenade launchers, and projectiles of all types and calibers.


JSC Concern Sozvezdie develops and produces high-tech control and communication systems, radio electronic warfare and special equipment for military forces. JSC Concern Sozvezdie focuses on three primary lines of production: military-oriented production, dual-purpose products, and dual-purpose products and professional communication and control systems. JSC Concern Sozvezdie’s main activities include producing and developing materiel including automated control systems and communication systems for the tactical sector, automated control systems and communication systems for anti-missile defense and air defense systems, and automated communication systems and electronic warfare tools. The company produces systems and devices related to electronic warfare, such as small manpack and portable jammers. The products are designed to disrupt enemy army operations, to reduce staff and equipment loss, and to improve the operation of armed forces by radio jamming of enemy weapon control systems based on radio frequencies.

JSC MIC NPO Mashinostroyenia is a leading Russian rocketry company responsible for defense programs involving cruise missile complexes capable of surface, underwater, and ground platform-based launches. JSC MIC NPO Mashinostroyenia’s involvement in Russia’s strategic nuclear forces includes the manufacture of intercontinental ballistic rockets and the development of space systems, spacecraft, and automatic and manned orbital stations in support of Russia’s Ministry of Defense.


Kalashnikov Concern produces a number of military weapons, including multiple grades and versions of assault rifles, grenade launchers, sniper rifles, military shotguns, and aircraft cannons. Kalashnikov Concern is the largest firearms producer in Russia and is a subsidiary of Russia’s State Corporation of Russian Technologies (Rostec).



KBP Instrument Design Bureau is a research and production center that creates precision-guided weapons. KBP Instrument Design Bureau develops antitank missile systems and assault armaments, weapon systems for main battle tanks and lightly armored vehicles, guided artillery projectiles and guided missile systems, short-range air defense systems, gun armament and associated ammunition, combat small arms, and hunting/sporting guns.

Radio-Electronic Technologies designs and produces electronic warfare equipment including weapons-control systems, friend-or-foe identification (IFF) systems, avionics, operational and tactical systems, electronic warfare and intelligence equipment, special measuring instrumentation, and plugs, electric connectors, and cable products.

Uralvagonzavod is a Russian government-owned company that builds a variety of military equipment, including tanks.

[KentuckyBuddha]

That and then there is this:

http://www.businessinsider.com/treasury-on-kalashnikov-2014-7

The U.S. just issued a new sanctions against a flurry of Russian firms in response to Russia's offensive in Ukraine.
Among the firms targeted is Kalashnikov Concern, the company that makes AK-47s.

The Treasury has published an in-depth Q&A about the new sanctions on its website.

How in-depth is it? T

hey devote two different sections laying out the stakes for American Kalashnikov owners.

Here's the full text. The gist is, if you bought yours before today, you can still resell it. But you can't buy any new ones. If you're currently paying for your AK on layaway, you need to contact Treasury for further info.

374. If I own a Kalashnikov product, is that product blocked by sanctions? Am I able to resell a Kalashnikov product at a gun show or other secondary market?

If a U.S. person is in possession of a Kalashnikov Concern product that was bought and fully paid for prior to the date of designation (i.e., no payment remains due to Kalashnikov Concern), then that product is not blocked and OFAC sanctions would not prohibit the U.S. person from keeping or selling the product in the secondary market, so long as Kalashnikov Concern has no interest in the transaction. New transactions by U.S. persons with Kalashnikov Concern are prohibited, however, and any property in which Kalashnikov Concern has an interest is blocked pursuant to OFAC’s designation of Kalashnikov Concern on July 16, 2014. If a U.S. person has an inventory of Kalashnikov Concern products in which Kalashnikov Concern has an interest (for example, the products are not fully paid for or are being sold on consignment), we advise that U.S. person to contact OFAC for further guidance on handling of the inventory. [7-16-2014]

375. If I have Kalashnikov products in my inventory, can I sell them?

If a U.S. person has an inventory of Kalashnikov Concern products in which Kalashnikov Concern has an interest (for example, the products are not fully paid for or are being sold on consignment), we advise that U.S. person to contact OFAC for further guidance on handling of the inventory. [7-16-2014]

Glad that's cleared up.



Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/treas...#ixzz37fr21CY3

[dammitman]

damm,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[NugginFutz]

http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2572.aspx

"Almaz-Antey manufactures surface-to-air missile systems currently used by the Russian military.


Federal State Unitary Enterprise State Research and Production Enterprise Bazalt (“Bazalt”) is involved in the design and construction of air launched ordnance, rocket propelled grenades, and armored fighting vehicle ammunition. Bazalt’s manufacturing interests include aerial bombs, mortar shells, grenades, anti-tank and anti-saboteur grenade launchers, and projectiles of all types and calibers.


JSC Concern Sozvezdie develops and produces high-tech control and communication systems, radio electronic warfare and special equipment for military forces. JSC Concern Sozvezdie focuses on three primary lines of production: military-oriented production, dual-purpose products, and dual-purpose products and professional communication and control systems. JSC Concern Sozvezdie’s main activities include producing and developing materiel including automated control systems and communication systems for the tactical sector, automated control systems and communication systems for anti-missile defense and air defense systems, and automated communication systems and electronic warfare tools. The company produces systems and devices related to electronic warfare, such as small manpack and portable jammers. The products are designed to disrupt enemy army operations, to reduce staff and equipment loss, and to improve the operation of armed forces by radio jamming of enemy weapon control systems based on radio frequencies.

JSC MIC NPO Mashinostroyenia is a leading Russian rocketry company responsible for defense programs involving cruise missile complexes capable of surface, underwater, and ground platform-based launches. JSC MIC NPO Mashinostroyenia’s involvement in Russia’s strategic nuclear forces includes the manufacture of intercontinental ballistic rockets and the development of space systems, spacecraft, and automatic and manned orbital stations in support of Russia’s Ministry of Defense.


Kalashnikov Concern produces a number of military weapons, including multiple grades and versions of assault rifles, grenade launchers, sniper rifles, military shotguns, and aircraft cannons. Kalashnikov Concern is the largest firearms producer in Russia and is a subsidiary of Russia’s State Corporation of Russian Technologies (Rostec).



KBP Instrument Design Bureau is a research and production center that creates precision-guided weapons. KBP Instrument Design Bureau develops antitank missile systems and assault armaments, weapon systems for main battle tanks and lightly armored vehicles, guided artillery projectiles and guided missile systems, short-range air defense systems, gun armament and associated ammunition, combat small arms, and hunting/sporting guns.

Radio-Electronic Technologies designs and produces electronic warfare equipment including weapons-control systems, friend-or-foe identification (IFF) systems, avionics, operational and tactical systems, electronic warfare and intelligence equipment, special measuring instrumentation, and plugs, electric connectors, and cable products.

Uralvagonzavod is a Russian government-owned company that builds a variety of military equipment, including tanks."


ETA: Kudos to bwaites for his faster connection...

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Need steelcase NOW please......

[rasp65]

I just saw this story on TFB http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...portation-usa/
I saw a headline about new sanctions against Russia yesterday but did not follow up on. Could this be a problem?

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I just saw this story on TFB http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...portation-usa/
I saw a headline about new sanctions against Russia yesterday but did not follow up on. Could this be a problem?

I don't think so, but it could be a bad omen if the trend continues. Hopefully it won't!

[BluntForceTrauma]

My gut feeling is that sanctions will NOT affect 65G steel-case made by Barnaul and imported by Wolf. Too small potatoes for the U.S. gov't to worry about (we have enough trouble, anyway, with the ATF banning 5.45x39 for stupid reasons). Having said that, I wish I knew why Wolf is being so tentative in rolling this out. Just let the flood gates open!

Has anybody seen it anywhere on the shelves? Even Alexander Arms does not yet list it on their website.

[BluntForceTrauma]

Talked with Bill and he said to be patient, it's here and it's coming.

As a side note, he's extremely pleased with it's accuracy. Averaging 1 MOA! Excellent for Russian steel-cased ammo. And he's very happy with how well it operates the shorter barrels, something about the pressure curve being almost perfect.

[stanc]

Talked with Bill and he said to be patient, it's here and it's coming.

"It's here and it's coming. It's here and it's coming." Heck, John. We've been hearing that exact same line repeated over and over, ever since Fortier broke the news four weeks ago.

We know "it's here" -- at least enough is (or was) here to supply writers for gun rags. What everybody wants to find out is the date when this ammo will actually be available for purchase by members of the Horde? "Be patient" is not an answer.

As a side note, he's extremely pleased with it's accuracy. Averaging 1 MOA! Excellent for Russian steel-cased ammo. And he's very happy with how well it operates the shorter barrels, something about the pressure curve being almost perfect.

Well, it's nice that one person is happy...

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I don't think so, but it could be a bad omen if the trend continues. Hopefully it won't!

Funny how trends sometimes continue..... Uggh, this could leave another mark via eventual further sanctions. Too early to tell. Let's hope not!

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/17/malaysia-airlines-passenger-jet-shot-down-over-ukraine/

T'weren't local yokels that did that..... Operating an SA-11 Buk ain't like chucking a Grail up for a backyard potshot.


We really need access to that ammo as quick as possible.


ETA: Don't want to sidetrack the thread, but with brand new US arms sanctions against Russia, and then an Airliner shot down before the ink on the sanctions was dry... well, that's kind of pertinent, and we need that ammo ASAP!!!!!!

Rant off, back to Wolf Steel Case.

[rasp65]

We can only hope that none of that steel cased ammo was used to knock down that plane.

[Bill Alexander]

"It's here and it's coming. It's here and it's coming." Heck, John. We've been hearing that exact same line repeated over and over, ever since Fortier broke the news four weeks ago.

We know "it's here" -- at least enough is (or was) here to supply writers for gun rags. What everybody wants to find out is the date when this ammo will actually be available for purchase by members of the Horde? "Be patient" is not an answer.

Well, it's nice that one person is happy...

Stan will not be happy until Wallymart carries steel cased ammo in disintegrating belts and even then he will complain it is too expensive and too heavy but the cases needs to have more volume so the velocity can be higher.

There are pallets of the stuff that arrived and there is more scheduled month on month. Put this in the context of CCI making 6,000,000 rounds of 22LR a day and perhaps it will be a little time before the LGS has spare boxes on the shelf.

I will endeavor to try and find out where the ammo has shipped but cannot promise anything as this is Wolf's deal. I suspect it has moved to the distributors. I do not have visibility of this as we were simply engaged to provide the technical assistance.

[BluntForceTrauma]

Bill A. noted that the 100gr FMJ in the new Wolf 6.5 Grendel steel-case yaws at about the 2-inch mark in ballistic gel. Interesting. Similar to 5.45x39 7N6 as initially envisioned.