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HIT been making spare barrels for the M114 (155/23) but hasn't done so for the M46/D30 copies.
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This is no small achievement for barrels this large. Kudos to HIT.
Barrels like this are made using the rotary forging process, as used in the Watervliet arsenal in NY state. Watervliet specializes in producing the M109 barrels.
Watervliet forging ahead with key modernization projects
WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. — Leadership at America's cannon and mortar factory announced plans to replace the arsenal's rotary forge and paint booth in th...

