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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

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

Developed by Wilson Combat, and with the induction into SAAMI sponsored by SIG Sauer, the 300 HAM’R was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 57,500 psi, with a 125-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,450 fps and a 130-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,425 fps. Stated ballistics are achieved in a 16-inch MSR-type barrel.

300 HAM'R

For further information on these new cartridges please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/new-cartridge-chamber-drawings/.

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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 Welcomes Kalashnikov USA to Organization

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SAAMI Welcomes Kalashnikov USA to Organization

kalashnikov-usa-logoNEWTOWN, 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

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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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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 Completes Important Website Updates

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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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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 The 350 Legend Cartridge

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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.

Winchester Logo“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.”

350 Legend

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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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 Accepts Two New Cartridges

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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.

Hornady ManufacturersBoth 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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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 Welcomes On Target Ammunition as Newest Member

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SAAMI Welcomes On Target Ammunition as Newest Member

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that On Target Ammunition has been accepted as a Supporting Member. Based in Grain Valley, Missouri, On Target Ammunition is a leading manufacturer of rifle and pistol cartridges.

“We are excited to have On Target join the SAAMI family,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “The company brings a unique perspective on the ammunition manufacturing business to the table, and we’re looking forward to working with them.”

“We at On Target are very pleased to become a part of the foremost technical organization in the firearms and ammunition industry,” said Bill Hale, Owner of On Target Ammunition. “As a manufacturer, we desire to support our customers’ requirements by being on the leading edge of technical progress and strongly believe that being a member of SAAMI will provide us with the technical knowledge and standards to become an industry leader.”

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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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.

2018 Ballistic Instrumentation Group Workshop Invitation

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SAAMI BALLISTIC INSTRUMENTATION GROUP WORKSHOP

A 2-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course

Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute.

With special thanks to our corporate sponsors Nosler Inc., PCB Piezotronics / MTS Systems Corporation, Oehler Research, Inc, Kistler Instrument Corporation

Location: Bend, Oregon

OVERVIEW:  2018 is the fifth SAAMI Ballistic Instrumentation Users’ Group Workshop. The purpose of the Users’ Group Workshop is to serve as a training workshop and discussion forum addressing a broad range of topics relevant to small arms ammunition ballistic laboratory/test facility operations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The SAAMI Ballistic Instrumentation Group Workshop will be of special interest to small arms ballistic laboratory technicians, ammunition and firearm test engineers, and test facility managers, civilian, law enforcement, and military, who utilize the ANSI-SAAMI standards in the manufacture or qualification of ammunition and firearms.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:   The cost of the Workshop is $550.00 for 2 days – August 21-22, 2018. Space is limited to 40 registered attendees. To reserve your space please and submit payment please contact Wanda Heckel at 203-426-4358 x229 or [email protected].

  • August 21– 09:00 through 17:00, Townplace Suites by Marriott, Conference Room;
    • SAAMI Conformal Ballistic Pressure Sensor User’s Training: a highly detailed training seminar on the SAAMI conformal pressure sensor system. Presented by PCB Piezotronics / Bob Metz
    • Modern Chronograph Systems and Integrated Velocity and Pressure Data Capture
      Applications in the Ballistic Laboratory / Ultra Long-Range Velocity Capture and the Effect on Ballistic Coefficients:       Oehler Chronograph systems are considered the backbone of commercial and military ballistic test centers and now Oehler also addresses ultra long-range time of flight capture requirements for effect on ballistic coefficients. Presented by Oehler Research, Dr. Ken Oehler, Gary Stafford

August 22 – 09:00 through 11:30, Townplace Suites by Marriott, Conference Room;

    • An Introduction to C.I.P. “Drilled Case” and NATO “Case Mouth” Pressure Sensor Measurement: an introduction into the process and protocol of C.I.P. and NATO specific pressure measurement systems. Presented by Kistler Instrument Corporation / Richard Cadille & Michael Bashara
    • 13:00 through 16:00
    • Nosler Inc. – Tour of a Working Ballistic Lab: View an operational ballistic test center utilizing the SAAMI conformal pressure sensor system. Question and answer period. Presented by Nosler Inc. and PCB Piezotronics
    • Nosler Inc. – Factory Tour: Tour the state of the art Nosler production facility and see how the highly acclaimed Nosler rifle and handgun projectiles are produced from start to finish. Presented by Nosler Inc.

LODGING: Townplace Suites by Marriott, 755 SW 13th Place, Bend, OR 97702, :541-382-5006. for guest room reservations. Townplace Suites is extending the GSA approved room rate of $151.00 (plus taxes) to all registered attendees of the B.I.G. Workshop. Please confirm your registration for the Workshop with Wanda Heckel prior to booking your hotel accommodation. Room reservations must be made before August 1.

MEALS / SOCIAL:

  • Breakfast: Townplace Suites by Marriott rooms include a continental breakfast.
  • Lunches are provided both days courtesy Oehler Research, Inc.
  • Morning and afternoon breaks are provided both days courtesy Kistler Instrument Corporation.
  • Tuesday Evening Social Meet and Greet: Registered attendees are cordially invited to the Meet and Greet hosted by PCB Piezotronics on Tuesday, 21 August, at 6:00 P.M. at the Deschutes Brewery / Mountain Room.
  • Evening Meals: Evening meal arrangements are the responsibility of the attendee.

AIRPORT: Redmond/Bend (RDM) airport is located about half an hour from Bend. Connections may be made through other area airports (Portland) and car rental.

SAAMI Welcomes Two New Members to Organization

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SAAMI Welcomes Two New Members to Organization

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that two new companies have joined its member roster. Savannah, Georgia-based Quantum Ammunition, LLC has been accepted as an Associate Member, and Vairog US, LLC, of Cleveland, Tennessee, has been accepted as a Supporting Member.

“We are very pleased to have these two companies join SAAMI and serve as representatives for the firearms industry as a whole,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “We’re very much looking forward to their input and support.”

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with Quantum and Vairog for the benefit of the entire industry and welcome both to the SAAMI family,” added Joe Bartozzi, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of O.F. Mossberg and SAAMI Chairman of the Board.

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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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.