SAAMI has announced the acceptance of two new rifle cartridges for standardization: the 8.6 BLACKOUT and the 25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum. The 8.6 BLACKOUT features a 200-grain bullet at 2,200 fps, while the 25 Weatherby RPM has a 133-grain bullet at 3,000 fps, promoting firearm safety and reliability.
SAAMI states “The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of two new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components. 8.6 BLACKOUT — The 8.6 BLACKOUT (abbreviated name 8.6 BLK) was introduced by Q, LLC, with a 200-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,200 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 62,000 psi. 25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum — The 25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum (abbreviated name 25 WBY RPM) was introduced by Weatherby with a 133-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,000 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.”
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