NEWTOWN, Conn. - The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), the firearms and ammunition industry's technical standards-setting organization, recently announced the acceptance of a new cartridge and chamber standard, the 6.5-300 Weatherby, introduced by Weatherby, Inc.

In keeping with Weatherby's DNA, this is a high-velocity centerfire rifle cartridge that, when combined with high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) projectiles, targets the bolt-action rifle, long-range shooting market.

"Our combined industries are driven by mechanical and ballistic engineering innovation," said Randy Bimson, Director of Technical Affairs and Technical Advisor of SAAMI. "SAAMI takes great pride in the fact that our industry's engineers and ballistic laboratory staff are among the most knowledgeable and skilled in their field and continue to routinely bring new and innovative products to the market."

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 a www.saami.org.



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.

For more information, contact:

Rick Patterson
203-426-4358
SAAMI Announces Acceptance of the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum Cartridge