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The following Ballistic Testing Standard summary is provided for information purposes only. It does not contain the information needed to perform the tests to compliance. The Test Standard has numerous requirements that need to be met in order to fully comply with the standard. It is advisable to read the actual Ballistic Standard document from the issuing organization in order to obtain further information.

ASTM Ballistic Standards

ASTM Ballistic Standards
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 HG1 .38 Special Lead
Projectile Caliber:.38 Special
Cartridge Type:.38 Special RNL
Projectile Weight:158 grains
Velocity Range:850 to 900 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 HG2 .357 Magnum JSP
Projectile Caliber:.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:.357 Magnum JSP
Projectile Weight:158 grains
Velocity Range:1,350 to 1,450 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 HG3 9 mm Parabellum FMC
Projectile Caliber:9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:9 mm Parabellum FMC
Projectile Weight:124 grains
Velocity Range:1,200 to 1,300 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 HG4 .44 Magnum LGC
Projectile Caliber:.44 Magnum
Cartridge Type:.44 Magnum LGC
Projectile Weight:240 grains
Velocity Range:1,400 to 1,450 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 SMG 9 mm Parabellum FMC
Projectile Caliber:9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:9 mm Parabellum FMC
Projectile Weight:124 grains
Velocity Range:1,400 to 1,500 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 R1 .223 cal. 5.56 NATO M193
Projectile Caliber:.223 caliber / 5.56 NATO
Cartridge Type:5.56 NATO / M193 FMJ
Projectile Weight:55 grains
Velocity Range:3,200 to 3,300 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 R2 .30 cal. 30-06 JSP
Projectile Caliber:.30 caliber 30-06
Cartridge Type:.30 caliber 30-06 JSP
Projectile Weight:180 grains
Velocity Range:2,850 to 3,000 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 R3 .30 cal. 7.62 NATO M80
Projectile Caliber:7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:7.62 NATO / M80 FMJ
Projectile Weight:147 grains
Velocity Range:2,700 to 2,800 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 R4-AP .30 cal. 30-06 M2 AP
Projectile Caliber:.30 caliber 30-06
Cartridge Type:.30 caliber 30-06 M2 AP FMJ
Projectile Weight:164 grains
Velocity Range:2,750 to 2,850 ft/sec
Number of Shots:1 shot
Shot Spacing:Center shot
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 SH1 12 Gauge 3.0 inch Mag. # 00 Buck
Projectile Caliber:12 Gauge
Cartridge Type:3.0 in. Magnum # 00 Buck
Projectile Weight:808 grains
Velocity Range:1,150 to 1,250 ft/sec
Number of Shots:1 shot
Shot Spacing:within an 8 inch Ø circle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:ASTM-F1233 SH2 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Slug
Projectile Caliber:12 Gauge
Cartridge Type:2 3/4 in. 12 Gauge Slug
Projectile Weight:438 grains
Velocity Range:1,600 to 1,700 ft/sec
Number of Shots:3 shots
Shot Spacing:4.0 to 5.0 inch triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance:10 feet
Target Range:25 feet
Sample Size:>= 12 x 12 inch ; <= 29.75 x 29.75 inch
Witness Plate:0.00094 in. thick Type 1100 Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:6 inches
Spall Catch Box:-
Test Temperature:72 ºF
Comments:Interior Use: 1 sample at 72 ± 5°F (22 ± 3°C)
Exterior Use:
High-Temperature Test: 1 sample at +120 ± 5°F (+49 ± 3°C)
Cold-Temperature Test: 1 sample at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C)
Winter Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at -20 ± 5°F (-29 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Summer Temperature Gradient Test: 1 sample strike face at +120 ± 5°F (48 ± 3°C) with edges and rear face at ambient (+70 ± 10°F or 21 ± 5°C)
Standard Document:United States: ASTM F1233-98
Source:Table 1 Ballistic Criteria
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
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