Daphane Cassidy, Author at SAAMI

SAAMI Welcomes Kalashnikov USA to Organization

Posted on November 21, 2019January 6, 2021

Media contact:
Richard Patterson
203-426-4358. Ext 255

SAAMI Welcomes Kalashnikov USA to Organization

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc.,^® (SAAMI^®) is pleased to announce that Kalashnikov USA has joined as a Supporting Member. A manufacturer of rifles, pistols and shotguns, Kalashnikov USA is headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida.

“We are very pleased to have Kalashnikov USA join the SAAMI family,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “The company is joining a long list of leading manufacturers that are at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by the creation of standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms and ammunition.”

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Two New Cartridges

Posted on November 20, 2019January 6, 2021

Media contact:
Richard Patterson
203-426-4358. Ext 255

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Two New Cartridges

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc.,^® (SAAMI^®), the organization at the forefront of promoting firearms safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components, announced the acceptance of a new shotshell cartridge and a new centerfire rifle cartridge for SAAMI standardization.

Developed by Federal Ammunition, the 12-Gauge 1¾-inch shotshell was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 11,500 psi, with a 15/16-ounce #8 lead shot load traveling at a velocity of 1,145 feet per second (fps), a 15-pellet #4 lead buckshot load traveling at a velocity of 1,200 fps and a 1-ounce lead rifled slug traveling at a velocity of 1,200 fps.

Developed by Nosler, the 6.5-284 Norma rifle cartridge was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 58,000 psi, with a 130-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,900 fps.

More information on both cartridges can be found here.

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SAAMI Completes Important Website Updates

Posted on April 26, 2019January 6, 2021

Media contact:
Richard Patterson
203-426-4358. Ext 255

SAAMI Completes Important Website Updates

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^® (SAAMI^®) is pleased to announce that a comprehensive update of its website’s Glossary of Industry Terms has been completed. Compiled by SAAMI’s Technical Committee, the glossary is intended to facilitate technical interchanges between members of that committee.

“No matter what we’re doing — approving a new cartridge, working with legislatures and policy makers around the world, addressing new technologies — it is critical that we are consistent and clear in what and how we communicate,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “The enhancements to our glossary provide a solid foundation for satisfying that goal.”

Updating SAAMI’s Glossary of Industry Terms was a project of magnitude, one that took two years to complete. The website’s history section received a makeover at the same time. “I extend my sincere thanks to the members of the Technical Committee who dedicated their valuable time to this project,” said Patterson. “We couldn’t have asked for a more competent, knowledgeable team of professionals with whom to work.”

Headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, SAAMI is an association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI was founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government and is an ANSI-accredited standards developer. Its many tasks include creating and publishing industry standards for safety, reliability and interchangeability, coordinating technical data, promoting science-based decision-making by regulators and legislators and promoting safe and responsible firearms use. These efforts are conducted on a global scale. For more information, visit www.saami.org.

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance Of The 350 Legend Cartridge

Posted on January 31, 2019August 30, 2024

Media contact:
Richard Patterson
203-426-4358. Ext 255

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Three New Cartridges

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®), the firearms and ammunition industry’s technical standards-setting organization, is pleased to announce the acceptance of a new cartridge and chamber standard, the 350 Legend (350 LGND), introduced by Winchester Ammunition.

“SAAMI member ammunition and firearm companies are driven by technological innovation.” said Randy Bimson, Director of Technical Affairs and Technical Advisor of SAAMI. “Winchester’s 350 Legend cartridge brings a fresh look and innovation to a very mature cartridge category opening up new options to both the hunter and recreational shooter. SAAMI is pleased to include the new 350 Legend in the SAAMI standards.”

Winchester Ammunition is addressing a rapidly growing market segment, “straight-wall-cartridge-compliant” deer-hunting states. A growing number of states that previously restricted deer hunting to limited-range slug guns or muzzle loading firearms are now allowing rifles chambered in straight-walled centerfire cartridges, many of which originated as handgun cartridge designs. The Winchester 350 Legend offers a significantly flatter trajectory and better terminal performance over current straight-wall cartridges while remaining compliant in most applicable states.

“The 350 Legend is a high-performing, straight-walled cartridge that dominates in velocity, energy, recoil and affordability, all of which are vital to our customers,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Winchester is dedicated to innovation and it’s paramount that we continue to deliver meaningful, technology driven products that have a tremendous impact on the hunting and shooting sports industry.”

More information about the current 350 Legend offerings can be found here.

The SAAMI cartridge and chamber drawings and velocity and pressure are available here.

SAAMI was founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government and tasked with coordinating the industry’s technical data, creating and publishing industry standards for interchangeability, reliability, performance, quality and product safety, and promote safe and responsible use of firearms. Learn more about SAAMI at www.saami.org.

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SAAMI Accepts Two New Cartridges

Posted on August 10, 2018January 6, 2021

Media contact:
Richard Patterson
203-426-4358. Ext 255

SAAMI Accepts Two New Cartridges

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^® (SAAMI^®) is pleased to announce that it has accepted two new cartridges, the 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (6.5 PRC) and the 300 PRC. The cartridge and chamber drawings for both cartridges are available here.

Both cartridges were developed by Hornady Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of premium handgun, rifle and shotgun ammunition for consumer, law enforcement and military markets. The company also produces muzzleloading components, reloading components and reloading presses. Hornady Manufacturing, headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a Voting Member of SAAMI.

“SAAMI member companies are the leaders of firearm and ammunition development and innovation,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “Both the 6.5 and 300 PRC cartridges seek to meet the demand for increased accuracy in today’s trending sport of long-range shooting, and we are pleased to add these new cartridges to our SAAMI Standards.”

“Both the 6.5 PRC and the 300 PRC are multi-functional cartridges that are excellent choices for target and match shooting as well as hunting applications,” said Joe Thielen, Hornady’s Assistant Director of Engineering. “The primary focus of the design of both the 6.5 PRC and the 300 PRC has always been long-range precision shooting. These cartridges and their respective chamber designs were carefully engineered to efficiently use today’s low-drag projectiles coupled with modern propellants that provide shooters with the capability to hit targets at ever increasing distances.”

Headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, SAAMI is an association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI was founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government and is an ANSI-accredited standards developer. SAAMI’s many tasks include creating and publishing industry standards for safety, reliability and interchangeability, coordinating technical data, promoting science-based decision-making by regulators and legislators and promoting safe and responsible firearms use. These efforts are conducted on a global scale. For more information, visit www.saami.org.

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