Barrel question...

[minnesotamulisha]

I am looking at the order form page on Pac-Nor's website. It shows I can order a 6.5x55 CIP or a 6.5x55 NO throat. Can someone please explain what CIP and NO Throat are? Thanks.

Adam

 

[Minesweeper3433]

CIP standard is exactly that for the cartridge. No throat means it has no throat in preparation for throating after the fact. Normally the 6.5 swede has a very long throat but if you are setting up one in a hunting rifle in say a 10 twist for lighter bullets then you'll want it throated shorter than CIP. If you want to build a target rifle to shoot the 155grn bullets then maybe you want it throated a certain way for that bullet.

 

[minnesotamulisha]

Thanks Minesweeper. Just to make sure I fully understand you, CIP is a form of testing that is done to make sure the ammo and cartridge are safe for civilians, correct? When CIP is conducting their testing, is it done at SAAMI specs?

 

[LHSmith]

CIP (Commission Internationale Permanente)is to Europe...what SAAMI is to the US. The swede being born in Europe obviously fell under their standards.

 

[dkhunt14]

CIP (Commission Internationale Permanente)is to Europe...what SAAMI is to the US. The swede being born in Europe obviously fell under their standards.

Good answer Mr Smith. Matt