British Ballistic Standards

British Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:BSI - GO 9 mm Parabellum  
Projectile Caliber :9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:115  grain FMJ
Velocity Range:1280 to 1378 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:16.5 x 16.5  in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 115 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:British:   BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
Source:BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
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:BSI - G1 .357 Magnum  
Projectile Caliber :.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:158  grain JSP
Velocity Range:1427 to 1526 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:16.5 x 16.5  in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 115 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:British:   BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
Source:BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
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:BSI - G2 .44  Magnum 
Projectile Caliber :.44  Magnum
Cartridge Type:240  grain JSP
Velocity Range:1496 to 1594 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:16.5 x 16.5  in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 115 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:British:   BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
Source:BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
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:BSI - R1 .223 5.56 NATO 
Projectile Caliber :.223 5.56 NATO
Cartridge Type:63 grain  M855 / SS109
Velocity Range:3015 to 3114 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:16.5 x 16.5  in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 115 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:British:   BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
Source:BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
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:BSI - R2 .30  7.62 NATO  
Projectile Caliber :.30  7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:147  grain M80
Velocity Range:2674 to 2772 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:16.5 x 16.5  in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 115 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:British:   BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
Source:BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
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:BSI - S86  12 Gauge  2 3/4" 
Projectile Caliber :12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:438  grain Slug
Velocity Range:1332 to 1463 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:1  shot(s)
Shot Spacing:Center in a 7.87 in. circle
Velocity Measurement Distance:To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:32.81  ft.
Sample Size:16.5 x 16.5  in.
Witness Plate:23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 115 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:17.71 in.
Test Temperature:68 F
Standard Document:British:   BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
Source:BS 5051 : Part 1 1988
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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