ASTM Ballistic Standards

ASTM Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:ASTM - Sub M.G.  9 mm  Parabellum 
Projectile Caliber :9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:124  grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1350 to 1450 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:15 ft from muzzle
Target Range:25 ft.
Sample Size:>=12 x 12 ; <=29.75 x 29.75  in.
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. ±10% Type 1100 or 8111 0 temper Al Foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 in.
Test Temperature:Ambient  F
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-93
Source:ASTM -1233 Table X1.1
Comments:Minimum number of shots
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM - .38 Super .38  Super  
Projectile Caliber :.38  Super
Cartridge Type:130  grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1230 to 1330 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:15 ft from muzzle
Target Range:25 ft.
Sample Size:>=12 x 12 ; <=29.75 x 29.75  in.
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. ±10% Type 1100 or 8111 0 temper Al Foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 in.
Test Temperature:Ambient  F
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-93
Source:ASTM -1233 Table X1.1
Comments:Minimum number of shots
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM - .44 Magnum  .44 Magnum  
Projectile Caliber :.44  Magnum
Cartridge Type:240  grain JSP
Velocity Range:1400 to 1500 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:15 ft from muzzle
Target Range:25 ft.
Sample Size:>=12 x 12 ; <=29.75 x 29.75  in.
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. ±10% Type 1100 or 8111 0 temper Al Foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 in.
Test Temperature:Ambient  F
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-93
Source:ASTM -1233 Table X1.1

Comments:

Minimum number of shots
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM - Rifle .30  7.62 NATO  
Projectile Caliber :.30  7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:147  grain M80
Velocity Range:2750 to 2850 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:15 ft from muzzle
Target Range:25 ft.
Sample Size:>=12 x 12 ; <=29.75 x 29.75  in.
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. ±10% Type 1100 or 8111 0 temper Al Foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 in.
Test Temperature:Ambient  F
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-93
Source:ASTM -1233 Table X1.1
Comments:Minimum number of shots
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM - Rifle, AP .30  30-06  
Projectile Caliber :.30  30-06
Cartridge Type:165  grain M2 AP
Velocity Range:2725 to 2825 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:15 ft from muzzle
Target Range:25 ft.
Sample Size:>=12 x 12 ; <=29.75 x 29.75  in.
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. ±10% Type 1100 or 8111 0 temper Al Foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 in.
Test Temperature:Ambient  F
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-93
Source:ASTM -1233 Table X1.1
Comments:Minimum number of shots
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM - Shotgun 12 Gauge 3.0" Mag. 
Projectile Caliber :12 Gauge 3.0" Mag.
Cartridge Type:808  grain # 00 Buck
Velocity Range:1265 to 1365 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:15 ft from muzzle
Target Range:25 ft.
Sample Size:>=12 x 12 ; <=29.75 x 29.75  in.
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. ±10% Type 1100 or 8111 0 temper Al Foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 in.
Test Temperature:Ambient  F
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-93
Source:ASTM -1233 Table X1.1
Comments:The shotgun is only used in an adjunct role and is a non-rated weapon
in this mode. Minimum number of shots
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
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