Australian Ballistic Standards

Australian Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:AS - GO  9 mm  Parabellum 
Projectile Caliber :9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:115  grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1294 to 1362 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:AS - G1  .357  Magnum 
Projectile Caliber :.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:158  grain SWC
Velocity Range:1467 to 1532 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:AS - G2  .44 Magnum  
Projectile Caliber :.44  Magnum
Cartridge Type:240  grain SWC
Velocity Range:1568 to 1634 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:AS - R1  .223  5.56 NATO  
Projectile Caliber :.223 5.56 NATO
Cartridge Type:55 grain  M193
Velocity Range:3182 to 3248 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:32.81  ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:AS - R2  .30 7.62 NATO 
Projectile Caliber :.30  7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:147  grain M80
Velocity Range:2766 to 2831 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:3  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:32.81  ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:AS - S0  12 Gauge  2 3/4" 
Projectile Caliber :12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:493  grain Shot
Velocity Range:1289 to 1355 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:2  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
Standard - Rating:AS - S1  12 Gauge  2 3/4" 
Projectile Caliber :12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:382  grain Slug
Velocity Range:1532 to 1598 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:2  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:3.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:9.84 ft.
Sample Size:>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:Australian:  AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...
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