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Standard - Rating:

DIN - C1-SF  9 mm  Parabellum 

Projectile Caliber :

9 mm Parabellum

Cartridge Type:

124  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1165 to 1198 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

9.84 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

No spall standard

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C2-SF  .357  Magnum 

Projectile Caliber :

.357 Magnum

Cartridge Type:

158  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1362 to 1394 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

9.84 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

No spall standard

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C3-SF  .44 Magnum  

Projectile Caliber :

.44  Magnum

Cartridge Type:

240  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1427 to 1460 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

9.84 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

No spall standard

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C4-SF  .30 7.62 NATO 

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

147  grain M80

Velocity Range:

2575 to 2608 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

32.81  ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

No spall standard

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C5-SF  .30 7.62 NATO 

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

150  grain M61 AP

Velocity Range:

2625 to 2657 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 - 5.7 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

82.02  ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

No spall standard

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C1-SA  9 mm  Parabellum 

Projectile Caliber :

9 mm Parabellum

Cartridge Type:

124  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1165 to 1198 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

9.84 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

Spall is Acceptable

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C2-SA  .357  Magnum 

Projectile Caliber :

.357 Magnum

Cartridge Type:

158  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1362 to 1394 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

9.84 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

Spall is Acceptable

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C3-SA  .44 Magnum  

Projectile Caliber :

.44  Magnum

Cartridge Type:

240  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1427 to 1460 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

9.84 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

Spall is Acceptable

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C4-SA  .30 7.62 NATO 

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

147  grain M80

Velocity Range:

2575 to 2608 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

32.81  ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

Spall is Acceptable

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

DIN - C5-SA  .30 7.62 NATO 

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

150  grain M61 AP

Velocity Range:

2625 to 2657 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.9 - 5.7 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from muzzle

Target Range:

82.02  ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69  in.

Witness Plate:

19.69 x 19.69 in. spall catch box

Witness Plate Distance:

1.97 in.

Test Temperature:

73 F

Standard Document:

German:  DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Source:

DIN 52 290 Part 2 Nov. 1988

Comments:

Spall is Acceptable

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

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