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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI[3]®), the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components, announced the acceptance of new rife cartridges for SAAMI standardization. Developed by SIG SAUER, the 277 SIG FURY[4] was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 80,000 psi, with a 135-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,000 fps. Developed by Weatherby, the 6.5 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum[5] was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi, with a 140-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,075 fps. Developed by Olin Winchester, the 6.8 Western[6] was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi, with a 175-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,840 fps. For additional information on these new cartridge designs and other recently accepted cartridge and chamber designs, visit SAAMI.org[7]. -30- About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute[8], 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
