I think granting a patent for a specific cartridge, that does not introduce some new technology, is wholly inappropriate. A cartridge is basically a set of dimensions. Theoretically, if you had enough time and money, you could submit patents for enough combinations of dimensions, that every new cartidge would have to be named after you. What an achievement. I don't see any real technological difference between a .300 WSM and a 7 X 57 to justify a patent. Now all Browning/USRAC products cost a little more, but the lawyers are happy. Whoopee.
