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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...