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Wednesday, July 22, 2026  ■  Industry Update

Capstone Precision Group Awarded USSOCOM 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition Contract

Mesa, AZ – Capstone Precision Group (CPG), manufacturer of Berger Bullets and Ammunition, has been selected to build the M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Special Ball Long-Range Ammunition for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

As an approved supplier for the Special Operations Unique Munitions Requirements (SUMR) program, CPG will build several million M1200 6.5 Creedmoor rounds loaded with Berger 6.5mm 140 Grain OTM projectiles in their Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing facility.

The M1200 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is designed to deliver exceptional long-range precision and reliable performance when fired suppressed from USSOCOM's advanced semi-automatic weapons platform, which is capable of engagements beyond 1,500 meters. CPG will manufacture a continuous, reliable supply of M1200 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition to support USSOCOM special operators deployed worldwide.

Our selection as supplier for M1200 ammunition represents a significant validation of our capabilities, quality standards, and commitment to support the nation's most demanding military missions," said Emil Praslick, Director of Business Development for CPG. "We are honored to build precision-engineered ammunition solutions that provide USSOCOM special operators the means for mission-critical success."

CPG will begin delivery of M1200 6.5 Creedmoor rounds to US warfighters in Spring of 2027.

About Capstone Precision Group: Capstone Precision Group produces Berger Bullets and Ammunition in Mesa, AZ, and is the exclusive distributor of Lapua Components and Ammunition, Vihtavuori Powders and SK Rimfire. Capstone Precision Group is a Part of Nammo Group. For more information, visit Capstonepg.com.