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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...