- SAAMI warning_2018 May 07
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Contained within that article is this: -
SAAMI COAL Limits Ballistic Performance
It is a fact that the ballistic performance of modern ammunition is directly limited by the SAAMI COAL
standards that are currently in place and that
rifle manufacturers build to. Even when a shooter understands the implications of cartridge case volume and has a chamber that allows them to load the rounds out long,
the rifle itself (having been built to feed SAAMI length cartridges) won’t allow the shooter to do so.
It goes on to say that that is the reason for building custom rifles, i.e. not to SAAMI spec.
And whilst the Berger article isn't related specifically to 223/5.56, the current SAAMI warning, as updated 07 May 2018 is quite clear in that regard.
Don't shoot the messenger - the SAAMI specs are an agreement between the manufacturers of firearms and ammo. I'm simply posting them as found.