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Location: Ballistic Services >> Standard Pricing Ballistic Testing Prices The prices stated below reflect CFR’s General Pricing. For Custom Ballistic Testing or testing of odd shaped specimens that require special fixturing, please use our online Request a Quote form or contact us by phone to obtain an accurate Ballistic Testing price quotation. Also keep in mind these prices do not include shipping and handling charges in the case you need the tested samples returned. Please contact us by phone for any additional needs. Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are listed in the following categories: Reporting Options “Quick Shot” Service Benchmark Testing Plans Safety Margin and Failure Testing Plans .50 caliber BMG Ballistic Testing Close Focus Research’s “Design To” Standards International Small Arms Ballistic Standards Time to Perform Testing Our standard turn around time to perform ballistic testing is usually within 7 to 10 days. If needed, we can test your products within 24 hours at no additional cost. However, if we are fully scheduled at the time or your project requires additional set up time, a RUSH charge may apply to have them tested within the 24 hour period. Please contact us for scheduling and RUSH service pricing. Online Project Management Service - Access your Ballistic Testing Reports Online If you would like to have continuous 24 hour /day access to your Ballistic Testing Projects via the Internet, we offer an optional password protected Online Project Management Service. All CFR generated documentation associated with your projects such as the Ballistic Testing Reports, Photographs, and Video Documentation are organized and posted to a private, password protect area within our website for easy access 24 hours a day from anywhere in the world. This Online option is a great way to manage your projects, maintain a history of all your projects, and share information among your colleagues and project personnel.

“Quick Shot” Service - No Recorded Data The "Quick Shot" Service is offered to anyone who does not require testing. If you are interested in getting any type of item shot, then this service is great for you. For detailed information about this service, refer to the "Quick Shot" Service page. Service Schedule 1 Item 2 Items 3 Items 21 Days $ 95 $ 145 $ 195 7 to 10 Days $ 195 $ 295 $ 395 24 hours $ 295 $ 445 $ 595

Benchmark Testing Plan Prices The Benchmark Testing plans are used to find out where your product currently stands in terms of ballistic resistance and performance. For detailed information about these plans, refer to the Benchmark Testing Plans page. Description Shots / Sample 3 Samples Handgun or Rifle (no witness plates) 3 $ 678 Handgun or Rifle (Includes witness plates) 3 $ 746

Safety Margin and Failure Testing Plan Prices The Safety Margin and Failure Testing plans are provided for those who would like to know the actual failure point of their products. The information gathered can be used for determination of a Safety Margin or for marketing / advertising purposes. For detailed information about these plans, refer to the Safety Margin and Failure Testing page. Description Shots / Sample 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples Handgun Caliber * Number required for failure $ 386 $ 655 $ 924 Rifle Caliber * Number required for failure $ 400 $ 669 $ 938 Prices include your choice of caliber, shot spacing, and pattern. You can also choose to have a witness plate if desired. Witness plate options are: 0.125 inch thick corrugated cardboard, 0.020 inch thick 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy, #20 or #30 paper, or a spall catch box. * If your samples require more than 40 rounds to cause failure, then a nominal charge will be added to the stated prices. For .50 caliber, Armor Piercing, or special ammunition requests, please contact us for a quote.

.50 caliber BMG Ballistic Testing Prices Below are our standard .50 caliber testing prices. We can also create a custom test to meet your specifications. Bullet / Projectile Type Shots / Sample 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples .50 cal. M33 Ball (647 grain) 1 $ 454 $ 766 $ 1,078 .50 cal. M33 Ball (647 grain) 2 $ 482 $ 822 $ 1,162 .50 cal. M33 Ball (647 grain) 3 $ 510 $ 878 $ 1,245 .50 cal. M2 Armor Piercing (690 grain) 1 $ 457 $ 771 $ 1,086 .50 cal. M2 Armor Piercing (690 grain) 2 $ 485 $ 827 $ 1,170 .50 cal. M2 Armor Piercing (690 grain) 3 $ 513 $ 883 $ 1,253 Prices include your choice of shot spacing and pattern. You can also choose to have a witness plate if desired. Witness plate options are: 0.125 inch thick corrugated cardboard, 0.020 inch thick 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy, #20 or #30 paper, or a spall catch box.

Close Focus Research’s “Design To” Standards CFR Pass All Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples CFR-PA-01 .22 caliber Long Rifle $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-02 9 mm Parabellum $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-03 9 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-04 .357 Magnum $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-05 .44 Magnum $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-06 .223 caliber 5.56 NATO M193 $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-07 .223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP $ 338 $ 643 $ 948 CFR-PA-08 7.62 NATO M80 $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-09 7.62 NATO M61 AP $ 338 $ 643 $ 948 CFR-PA-10 .30 caliber 30-06 M2 $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-11 .30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP $ 338 $ 643 $ 948 CFR-PA-12 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-13 12 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR-PA-14 12 Gauge Slug $ 288 $ 543 $ 798 CFR SYA Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples CFR-SYA-01 .22 caliber Long Rifle $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-02 9 mm Parabellum $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-03 9 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-04 .357 Magnum $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-05 .44 Magnum $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-06 .223 caliber 5.56 NATO M193 $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-07 .223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP $ 384 $ 750 $ 1,121 CFR-SYA-08 7.62 NATO M80 $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-09 7.62 NATO M61 AP $ 384 $ 750 $ 1,121 CFR-SYA-10 .30 caliber 30-06 M2 $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-11 .30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP $ 384 $ 750 $ 1,121 CFR-SYA-12 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-13 12 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck $ 334 $ 650 $ 971 CFR-SYA-14 12 Gauge Slug $ 334 $ 650 $ 971

International Small Arms Ballistic Standards ASTM Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples ASTM .38 Super .38 Super 130 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 ASTM .44 Magnum .44 Magnum 240 gr JSP $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 ASTM Rifle .30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 ASTM Rifle, AP .30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP $ 330 $ 627 $ 923 ASTM Shotgun 12 Gauge 3.0 inch Mag. 808 gr # 00 Buck $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 ASTM Sub M.G. 9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 Australian Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples AS GO 9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 AS G1 .357 Magnum 158 gr SWC $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 AS G2 .44 Magnum 240 gr SWC $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 AS R1 .223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 AS R2 .30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 AS S0 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 493 gr Shot $ 276 $ 518 $ 760 AS S1 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 382 gr Slug $ 276 $ 518 $ 760 British Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples BSI GO 9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 BSI G1 .357 Magnum 158 gr JSP $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 BSI G2 .44 Magnum 240 gr JSP $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 BSI R1 .223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855 / SS109 $ 330 $ 627 $ 923 BSI R2 .30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 BSI S86 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 438 gr Slug $ 272 $ 510 $ 748 Brunswick Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples Brunswick .30 7.62 NATO 147 gr M59 $ 509 $ 1,017 $ 1,526 Canadian Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples Canadian Vehicle .223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 Canadian Vehicle .30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr C21 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 European Standard EN 1063 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples EN BR1 .22 LR 40 grain Lead Round $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 EN BR2 9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 EN BR3 .357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 EN BR4 .44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 EN BR5 5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr SS109 (M855) $ 330 $ 627 $ 923 EN BR6 7.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ (M80) $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 EN BR7 7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core $ 330 $ 627 $ 923 EN SG1 12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug $ 272 $ 510 $ 748 EN SG2 12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 Federal Railroad Administration FRA Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples FRA I Part 1 .22 LR 40 gr Lead Call Call Call FRA II Part 1 .22 LR 40 gr Lead Call Call Call German DIN Ballistic Standards 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples DIN C1-SF 9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 DIN C2-SF .357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 DIN C3-SF .44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 DIN C4-SF .30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80 $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 DIN C5-SF .30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP $ 330 $ 627 $ 923 DIN C1-SA 9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773 DIN C2-SA .357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ $ 280 $ 526 $ 773