The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute
(SAAMI) tested of USA
Ammo's ammunition.
SAAMI is 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 tasked with: Creating and publishing industry standards for safety, interchangeability,
reliability and quality Coordinating technical data Promoting safe and responsible
firearms use The work at SAAMI is accomplished by its committees. Technical excellence
is always our goal and safety is always the prerequisite. SAAMI supports science-based
solutions to the many issues related to firearms, ammunition and components.
Ammo Description
|
Velocity (fps)
|
Bullet
|
Grain
|
Barrel
|
|
380 Auto
|
95
|
3.25"
|
|
9mm Luger
|
115
|
4.9"
|
|
40 S&W
|
180
|
4.5"
|
|
45 Auto
|
230
|
5.0"
|
|
223 Rem New
|
55
|
20"
|
|
223 Rem V-Max
|
55
|
20"
|
|
Average
|
Std. Dev.
|
Range
|
|
1050 fps
|
35 fps
|
57 fps
|
|
1198 fps
|
13 fps
|
36 fps
|
|
994 fps
|
11 fps
|
20 fps
|
|
837 fps
|
16 fps
|
59 fps
|
|
2983 fps
|
36 fps
|
69 fps
|
|
2930 fps
|
33 fps
|
87 fps
|
|
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