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SAAMI Z299.3 – 2015

Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure and Velocity of Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.

11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470-2359

A m e ri c a n N a ti o n a l S ta n d a rd

SAAMI

Z299.3 – 2015

Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure and Velocity of Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers

Sponsor

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.

Members

Beretta USA Corporation Broadsword Group LLC Browning Arms Company CCI/Speer Ammunition Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC COR-BON/Glaser LLC Federal Cartridge Company Fiocchi of America, Inc.

Glock Hodgdon Powder Company Hornady Manufacturing Company Kahr Arms

Marlin Firearms Company North American Arms, Inc.

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.

Olin Corporation/Winchester Division Remington Arms Company, LLC SIG SAUER, Inc.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.

St. Marks Powder, Inc.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Taurus Holdings, Inc.

Weatherby, Inc.

Associate Members:

Alliant Powder Nosler, Inc Ruag Ammotech USA, Inc.

Savage Arms, Inc.

Supporting Members:

Advanced Tactical Armament Concepts, LLC Barnes Bullets, LLC Black Hills Ammunition, Inc.

Doubletap Ammunition, Inc.

Kent Cartridge, America Knight Rifles LCT Pro Shop One Shot, Inc.

ProGrade Ammo Group LLC Southern Ballistic Research, LLC d/b/a SBR

Approved December 14, 2015

Abstract In the interests of safety and interchangeability, this Standard provides pressure and velocity performance and dimensional characteristics for centerfire pistol and revolver sporting ammunition. Included are procedures and equipment for determining these criteria.

American National Standard

Approval of an American National Standard requires verification by ANSI that the requirements for due process, consensus, and other criteria for approval have been met by the standards developer.

Consensus is established when, in the judgment of the ANSI Board of Standards Review, substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially affected interests.

Substantial agreement means much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity. Consensus requires that all views and objections be considered, and that a concerted effort be made toward their resolution.

The use of American National Standards is completely voluntary; their existence does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether he has approved the standards or not, from manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not conforming to the standards.

The American National Standards Institute does not develop standards and will in no circumstances give an interpretation of any American National Standard. Moreover, no person shall have the right or authority to issue an interpretation of an American National Standard in the name of the American National Standards Institute. Requests for interpretation should be addressed to the secretariat or sponsor whose name appears on the title page of this standard.

CAUTION NOTICE: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time. The procedures of the American National Standards Institute require that action be taken to reaffirm, revise, or withdraw this standard no later than five years from the date of approval. Purchasers of American National Standards may receive current information of all standards by calling or writing the American National Standards Institute.

Published by

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.

Flintlock Ridge Office Center 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470-2359

Copyright © 2015 by Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.

All rights Reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Printed in the United States of America

Foreword

The development of this voluntary industry performance standard was initiated under the auspices of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI). A Products Standards Task Force was established by the Institute in 1975 and charged with the drafting of this and other standards with their subsequent periodic revisions.

The material presented provides the commercial manufacturer of factory-loaded ammunition with pressure and velocity performance and dimensional characteristics. Included are procedures and equipment for determining these criteria. For the purpose of this standard a commercial manufacturer is defined as one who produces ammunition by fabricating component parts from raw materials as opposed to remanufacture with parts originally made by others.

This standard for Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Sporting Ammunition was first published in 1979 and periodically updated until this revision in 2015. Changes in the standard with each revision include minor adjustments of velocities, the addition of new load offerings, and updating of recommended equipment sources and the latest procedures for reporting reference ammunition assessments.

Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent to: The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., Flintlock Ridge Office Center, 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470-2359.

Consensus for this standard was achieved by use of the Canvass Method.

The following individuals and organizations recognized as having an interest in the standardization of safety requirements for factory-loaded sporting ammunition were contacted prior to the approval of this standard. Inclusion in this list does not necessarily imply that the individual or organization concurred with the submittal of the standard to ANSI:

Aberdeen Proving Grounds – P. Donahue Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners – L. Haag Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners – J. Hamby, M.A.

Boone Ballistics, LLC – B. Boone BPI Outdoors/Bergara Barrel and Custom Rifle Division – M. Hendricks Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – E. Griffith Department of Homeland Security; National Armory – L. Johnson Federal Bureau of Investigation – A. S. Patterson Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) – C. Nester, Jr Forensic Ammunition Service – G. Kass H.P. White Laboratory – W. Mason H-S Precision, Inc – T. Houghton Independent Author, Editor and Firearms Manufacturer - R. Cofield Independent Expert – K. Kees Manson Precision Reamers; Division of Loon Lake Precision – D. Manson Massachusetts Institute of Firearms Technology – C. Hildebrandt National Institute of Standards & Technology – K. Rice Natural Resources – Canada – R. Bowes PCB Piezotronics – R. Metz Royal Canadian Mounted Police – R. Poaps Western Powders – D. Luhr

(This foreword is not part of the American National Standard Z299.3)

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAAMI VOLUNTARY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I – CHARACTERISTICS PAGE

Cartridges and Chambers

Full and Abbreviated Names

Velocity & Pressure

Velocity Data Interpretation

Factors Affecting Pressure Measurements

Explanation of Pressure Terminology

Explanation of Pressure Measuring Systems

Velocity & Pressure Data – Crusher

Velocity & Pressure Data – Transducer

Bullet Type Abbreviations

Primer

Primers and Primer Pockets

Cartridge and Chamber Drawings

9mm Luger

9mm Luger +P

9x18 Makarov

9x23 Winchester

10mm Automatic

221 Remington Fireball

25 Automatic

25 North American Arms

30 Luger (7.65mm)

32 Automatic

32 H&R Magnum

32 North American Arms

32 Short Colt

32 Smith & Wesson

32 Smith & Wesson Long

32 Smith & Wesson Long Wadcutter

327 Federal Magnum

356 TSW

357 Magnum

357 Sig

38 Automatic

38 Smith & Wesson

38 Special

38 Special Match

38 Special +P

38 Super Automatic +P

380 Automatic

40 Smith & Wesson

400 Cor-Bon

41 Remington Magnum

44 Remington Magnum

44 S&W Special ii

45 Automatic

45 Automatic Match

45 Automatic +P

45 Auto Rim

45 Colt

45 Glock Automatic Pistol

45 Winchester Magnum

454 Casull

460 S&W Magnum

475 Linebaugh

480 Ruger

50 Action Express

500 S&W Magnum

500 Special

Miscellaneous

Frangibility

Dummy Cartridge – Gun Functioning

Dummy Cartridge – Display

Blank Cartridge

Tolerance – Bullet Weight

SECTION II - PROCEDURES

Velocity and Pressure

Procedure: Velocity & Pressure Testing

Velocity & Pressure Barrels: Qualification

Velocity & Pressure Barrels: Mounting in Receivers

Procedure: Use of Piston Hole Gauges

Procedure: Piezoelectric Transducer Calibration

Transducer Calibration: Increments and Ranges

Transducer Calibration: Equipment Interconnection

Transducer Calibration: Least Square Line Computation

Firing Test: Equipment Interconnection

Reference Ammunition

Use

Secondary Reference Ammunition

New Lots

Identification Protocol

Periodic Assessment

Miscellaneous

Frangibility Testing

SECTION III – EQUIPMENT

Equipment: Velocity & Copper Crusher Pressure Testing

Equipment: Velocity & Conformal Piezoelectric Pressure Testing

Copper Crushers

Usage of Crusher Cylinders in Pressure Testing iii

Sample Tarage Table

Crusher Cylinders: Dimensions

Gas Checks

Equipment: 0.146” and 0.206” Gas Checks

Equipment: Gas Check Tools – Seating and Knockout

Equipment: Gas Check Wax

Pistons & Piston Holes

Equipment: Pistons and Piston Holes

Equipment: Piston Hole Gauges

Piston Oil – Piston and Gas Check

Headspace Gauges

Headspace Gauges

Reference Ammunition

Equipment: Reference Ammunition Supply

Equipment: Reference Ammunition Order Procedure

Miscellaneous

Equipment: Frangibility Testing

Supplier Contact Information

Equipment: Schematic Layout of Velocity Screens

Equipment: Universal Receiver Collar and Test Barrel

Universal Receiver Test Barrel: Installation of Pressure Transducers

Equipment: Transducer Calibration Fixture Plug with O-ring Seal

Transducer Location Criteria

Equipment: Vented Test Barrel – General

Standard V&P Test Barrels - General

Procedures for Dimensioning Chambers

Procedures for Measuring Barrel Length

Standard Velocity and Pressure Test Barrels

9mm Luger

9mm Luger +P

9x18 Makarov

9x23 Winchester

10mm Automatic

221 Remington Fireball

25 Automatic

25 North American Arms

30 Luger (7.65mm)

32 Automatic

32 H&R Magnum

32 North American Arms

32 Short Colt

32 Smith & Wesson

32 Smith & Wesson Long

32 Smith & Wesson Long Wadcutter

327 Federal Magnum

356 TSW

357 Magnum

357 Sig

38 Automatic iv

38 Smith & Wesson

38 Special

38 Special Match

38 Special +P

38 Super Automatic +P

380 Automatic

40 Smith & Wesson

400 Cor-Bon

41 Remington Magnum

44 Remington Magnum

44 S&W Special

45 Automatic

45 Automatic Match

45 Automatic +P

45 Auto Rim

45 Colt

45 Glock Automatic Pistol

45 Winchester Magnum

454 Casull

460 S&W Magnum

475 Linebaugh

480 Ruger

50 Action Express

500 S&W Magnum

500 Special

SECTION IV – DEFINITIVE PROOF LOADS

Definition and Purpose

Proof Pressure Data Interpretation

Proof Pressure Data – Crusher

Proof Pressure Data – Transducer

Proof Load Supply

Proof Cartridge Identification

Definitive Proof Package Identification

SECTION I – CHARACTERISTICS

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

CARTRIDGES AND CHAMBERS

FULL AND ABBREVIATED NAMES

CARTRIDGES AND CHAMBERS

FULL AND ABBREVIATED NAMES

The following list presents the recommended full names and abbreviated names of the centerfire pistol and revolver cartridges and chambers currently supplied for various types of firearms.

These full or abbreviated names should be used on cartridge headstamps and on firearm markings to properly identify the caliber.

ORDER OF LISTING

Lists of centerfire pistol and revolver cartridges are arranged according to the following rules:

1) All Metric cartridges

a) First in ascending numerical order of approximate caliber designation,

b) Then in alphabetical order.

2) Followed by American cartridges

a) First in ascending numerical order of approximate caliber designation,

b) Then alphabetical order.

3) Within each of the above groups, cartridges are arranged in order of:

a) 2-digit numbers,

b) 2-digit numbers and a hyphen followed by more numbers,

c) 3-digit numbers.

For lists that present both cartridge name and several bullet weights, list in ascending numerical order of bullet weights.

Active Cartridges and Chambers

Full Name Abbreviated Name

9mm Luger .................................................... 9mm Luger

9mm Luger +P ....................................... 9mm Luger +P*

9x18 Makarov ................................................. 9x18 Mak

9x23 Winchester .............................................. 9x23 Win

10mm Automatic ......................................... 10mm Auto

221 Remington Fireball .......................221 Rem Fireball

25 Automatic .......................................................25 Auto

25 North American Arms................................... 25 NAA

30 Luger (7.65mm) .......................... 30 Luger (7.65mm)

32 Automatic .......................................................32 Auto

32 H&R Magnum ......................................32 H&R Mag

32 North American Arms................................... 32 NAA

32 Short Colt .......................................................... 32 SC

* This ammunition is loaded to a higher pressure, as indicated by the +P marking on the case headstamp, to achieve higher velocity. Use only in firearms especially designed for this cartridge and so recommended by the manufacturer.

CARTRIDGES AND CHAMBERS

FULL AND ABBREVIATED NAMES

32 Smith & Wesson .......................................... 32 S&W

32 Smith & Wesson Long ............................... 32 S&WL

327 Federal Magnum ................................. 327 Fed Mag

356 TSW .......................................................... 356 TSW

357 Magnum ..................................................... 357 Mag

357 Sig ................................................................ 357 Sig

38 Automatic .......................................................38 Auto

38 Smith & Wesson .......................................... 38 S&W

38 Special .............................................................. 38 Spl

38 Special Match........................................ 38 Spl Match

38 Special +P ................................................. 38 Spl +P*

38 Super Automatic +P ..................... 38 Super Auto +P*

380 Automatic ...................................................380 Auto

40 Smith & Wesson .......................................... 40 S&W

400 Cor-Bon........................................................ 400 CB

41 Remington Magnum .............................. 41 Rem Mag

44 Remington Magnum .............................. 44 Rem Mag

44 S&W Special .......................................... 44 S&W Spl

45 Automatic .......................................................45 Auto

45 Automatic Match ............................... 45 Auto Match

45 Automatic +P .......................................... 45 Auto +P*

45 Auto Rim ................................................ 45 Auto Rim

45 Colt .................................................................. 45 Colt

45 Glock Automatic Pistol ..................................45 GAP

45 Winchester Magnum .............................. 45 Win Mag

454 Casull ...................................................... 454 Casull

460 S&W Magnum ................................. 460 S&W Mag

475 Linebaugh ........................................ 475 Linebaugh

480 Ruger ........................................................ 480 Ruger

50 Action Express ................................................. 50 AE

500 S&W Magnum ................................. 500 S&W Mag

500 Special .......................................................... 500 Spl

* This ammunition is loaded to a higher pressure, as indicated by the +P marking on the case headstamp, to achieve higher velocity. Use only in firearms especially designed for this cartridge and so recommended by the manufacturer.

VELOCITY DATA INTERPRETATION

VELOCITY DATA INTERPRETATION

Velocity recommendations are stated on the basis of a nominal lot mean velocity as measured using equipment in accordance with the requirements of Section III and the procedures detailed in Section

II. Due to the fact that sporting firearms for general distribution are typically manufactured to dimensional tolerances greater than those specified for test barrels, there should be no expectation that these velocities can be duplicated from any test utilizing firearms. This situation is further confounded by discrepancies in barrel length. Furthermore, once ammunition has left the control of the manufacturer, storage conditions outside those recommended by the manufacturer may cause variations in the velocity as measured using test equipment and procedures which conform to the requirements of this Standard.

The values presented on pages 9 through 24 are recommended values for the use of ammunition producers at the time of manufacture. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to establish sample sizes, sampling frequencies, and tolerances to ensure the performance of the ammunition obtained by the ultimate user meets all applicable safety and functional standards. Of particular importance in establishing velocity tolerances is the understanding that velocities significantly higher than the nominal lot mean can cause actual maximum range performance to exceed expected values.

Ammunition tested subsequent to manufacture using equipment and procedures conforming to these guidelines can be expected to produce velocities within a tolerance of ±90 fps of the tabulated values.

FACTORS AFFECTING

PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

FACTORS AFFECTING PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

Two principal methods of measuring centerfire pistol and revolver pressures are recognized: the copper crusher method and the piezoelectric transducer method. One or the other may be used or they may be used simultaneously.

There are three principal factors affecting pressure measurements. These are instrumentation, ammunition and procedure. The following lists present the items in each category that may cause difficulties in testing carried out with the two methods.

I. FACTORS IN COPPER CRUSHER TESTING

INSTRUMENTATION

1. Condition of test barrel (whether minimum or maximum bore, chamber size and headspace, amount of erosion at throat and bore).

2. Diameter of piston and piston hole.

3. Fit of piston in piston hole.

4. Location of piston hole.

5. Tightness of barrel mounting in Universal Receiver, if used.

6. Shape, size and protrusion of firing pin beyond breech face.

7. Force of firing pin blow.

8. Size, material and characteristics of the pressure-sensitive element of the gauge (copper crusher cylinders).

9. Type, size and condition of gas check.

10. Type of piston and gas check lubricant.

11. Quality and tolerance of piston hole gauges and headspace gauges.

12. Quality of crusher measuring instrument.

AMMUNITION

1. Condition of cartridge.

2. Position of powder in cartridge case.

3. Temperature of ammunition.

PROCEDURE

1. Failure to mount pressure barrel properly in Universal Receiver or other test action to assure minimum headspace.

2. Failure to rotate cartridge and close breech carefully to assure proper powder positioning.

3. Failure to wipe piston ends, crusher and setscrew face to remove excess oil.

4. Failure to center crusher cylinder on piston and properly adjust setscrew.

5. Failure to fire warming shots.

6. Overheating barrel by excessive rate of fire.

7. Failure to clean bore and control metal fouling.

8. Failure to clear barrel of brass disk blanked from the case wall and gas check from previous shot.

FACTORS AFFECTING

PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

II. FACTORS IN PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER TESTING

INSTRUMENTATION

1. Condition of test barrel (whether minimum or maximum bore, chamber size and headspace, amount of erosion at throat and bore).

2. Fit of transducer in barrel.

3. Location of transducer.

4. Tightness of barrel mounting in Universal Receiver, if used.

5. Shape, size and protrusion of firing pin beyond breech face.

6. Force of firing pin blow.

7. Characteristics of the transducer.

8. Quality of the transducer.

9. Quality of the read-out system.

AMMUNITION

1. Condition of cartridge.

2. Position of powder in cartridge case.

3. Temperature of ammunition.

PROCEDURE

1. Failure to mount pressure barrel properly in Universal Receiver or other test action to assure minimum headspace.

2. Failure to rotate cartridge and close breech carefully to assure proper powder positioning.

3. Failure to fire warming shots.

4. Overheating barrel by excessive rate of fire.

5. Failure to clean bore and control metal fouling.

6. Failure to protect transducer against contamination, such as oil or water.

7. Transducer calibration.

8. Read-out system calibration.

EXPLANATION OF

PRESSURE TERMINOLOGY

EXPLANATION OF PRESSURE TERMINOLOGY

The SAAMI Pressure data outlined in this section is based on a Maximum Average Pressure for each cartridge and a Coefficient of Variation of 5%. The Coefficient of Variation (CV) of 5% was based on the CV that exists for the 40,000 psi pressure level and is calculated by dividing the population standard deviation ( = 2,000 psi) by the Maximum Average Pressure (MAP = 40,000 psi) which equals 0.05 (5%). All other pressure terminology is derived directly from these two terms.

SAAMI recognizes two pressure-measuring systems. The preferred system is the piezoelectric transducer system with the transducer flush-mounted in the chamber of the test barrel. Pressure developed by the burning propellant exerts force on the transducer through the cartridge case wall causing the transducer to deflect, creating a measurable electric charge. Pressures measured with this system are expressed in units of "pounds per square inch" (abbreviated psi).

The second, older system employs a copper crusher cylinder which is compressed by a piston fitted to a piston hole into the chamber of the test barrel. Pressure generated by the burning propellant acts on the base of the piston forcing the piston to move, thereby permanently compressing the copper cylinder. Pressures measured by this system are expressed in "Copper Units of Pressure"

(abbreviated as "CUP").

Throughout the following text the pressure is expressed in terms of "pounds per square inch" ("psi") however, it should be understood that the same procedures apply to pressures expressed in "Copper

Units of Pressure" (CUP).

Maximum Average Pressure - is the recommended maximum pressure level for loading commercial sporting ammunition.

Standard Deviation () - The Standard Deviation for each Maximum Average Pressure level is based on a Coefficient of Variation of 5%. This 5% Coefficient of Variation is maintained throughout the

SAAMI pressure spectrum providing a realistic Standard Deviation for each pressure level. To obtain the Standard Deviation for a particular MAP, multiply the MAP by 0.05 (i.e., 40,000 psi x

0.05 = 2,000 psi).

Standard Error ( ) x σ - The standard error is calculated by dividing the Standard Deviation

(population S. D. = ) by the square root of the sample size nσσ x

Maximum Probable Lot Mean (MPLM) - The MPLM is calculated by adding two standard errors to the Maximum Average Pressure in order to assure there is a 97.5% probability that the Maximum

Probable Lot Mean pressure is not exceeded. See Figure 1.

The SAAMI pressures are calculated based on a sample size of ten (10). The Maximum Probable

Lot Mean represents the midpoint of the upper service pressure distribution. See Figure 1. For example, if the Maximum Average Pressure is 40,000 psi, the Maximum Probable Lot Mean

(MPLM) is calculated as follows:

MPLM = Maximum Average Pressure + 2 standard errors

MPLM = 40,000 psi + [(40,000 psi x 0.05)/√10] x 2

MPLM = 40,000 psi + (633 psi x 2) = 40,000 + 1266 psi = 41,266 psi rounded to 41,300 psi

EXPLANATION OF

PRESSURE TERMINOLOGY

Maximum Probable Sample Mean (MPSM) - is the maximum expected average pressure that may be observed in the testing of product subsequent to its manufacture and is not intended for use as a loading control point. The Maximum Probable Sample Mean is positioned three (3) standard errors above the Maximum Probable Lot Mean i.e., MPLM + 3 x

. See Figure 1. The Maximum Probable

Sample Mean defined here is the value previously referred to in the ANSI/SAAMI Standards as the

Maximum Product Average.

MAP

40,000

Pressure, psi

MPLM

41,300

MPSM

43,200

2 Standard errors

3 Standard errors

Figure 1

Maximum Extreme Variation - The maximum allowable sample E.V. (Extreme Variation or Range) is a statistic derived from the knowledge of the population Standard Deviation. Applying table figures from the Relative Range Tables (Biometrika Tables for Statisticians) we calculate the

Maximum E.V. or Range as (population ) x 5.16 (table constant for sample of 10 at 99.0% confidence level) i.e., 2,000 psi x 5.16 = 10,320 psi rounded down to 10,300 psi.

EXPLANATION OF

PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEMS

EXPLANATION OF PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEMS

The two SAAMI recognized pressure-measuring systems for centerfire pistol and revolver cartridges are the copper crusher system and the piezoelectric transducer system.

A brief explanation of these two systems follows:

COPPER CRUSHER SYSTEM

This system employs a copper crusher cylinder that is compressed by a piston fitted to a piston hole into the chamber of the test barrel. The pressure developed by the gases from the burning propellant acts through the piston hole, allowing the gases to force the piston upward, and thereby permanently compressing the copper crusher cylinder. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers'

Institute has adopted the pressure units designation of "Copper Units of Pressure" (abbreviated CUP) for this system. This designation applies only to values obtained using the particular crushers, tarage tables and methods outlined in this Standard.

PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER SYSTEM

This system employs a piezoelectric transducer flush mounted in the chamber of the test barrel.

Pressure developed by the gases from the burning propellant exerts force on the transducer through the cartridge case wall causing the transducer to deflect, creating a measurable electric charge. This electrical charge is converted into a reading of pressure.

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute has adopted the pressure units designation of "pounds per square inch" (abbreviated psi) for this system. This designation applies to values obtained with transducers and methods as outlined in this Standard.

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY AND PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER

VELOCITY AND PRESSURE:

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl(2). Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

9mm Luger

88 (3) 1,500

95 1,330

100 1,195

105 1,200

1,135

1,210

1,090

1,130

135 1,060

147 985

9mm Luger +P

90 (3) 1,375

N/E

101 1,225

1,100

1,235

124 1,180

9x18 Makarov 90 (3) 990

95 1,000

9x23 Winchester 124 (3) 1,460

125 1,435

10mm Automatic

(3) 1,080

1,115

1,410

170 1,320

175 1,275

1,150

221 Remington Fireball 50 (3) 2,520 520 536 561

(1) Based on sample size =10.

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the establishment of catalog velocity values for cartridges normally chambered in revolvers.

(3) Revolvers not normally chambered for this cartridge.

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

25 Automatic

35 (3) 900

195 45 805

50 755

25 North American Arms 35 (3) 1,200 N/E N/E N/E

30 Luger (7.65mm) 93 (3) 1,190 280 289 302

32 Automatic

60 (3) 970

162 65 1,000

71 900

32 H&R Magnum 85 N/E 1,120

95 N/E 1,020

32 North American Arms 60 N/E 1,220 N/E N/E N/E

32 Short Colt 80 N/E 700 130 134 140

32 Smith &Wesson 85-88 N/E 700 120 124 130

32 Smith &Wesson Long 98 N/E 775 120 124 130

327 Federal Magnum 115 N/E 1,535 N/E N/E N/E

356 TSW 147 (3) 1,240 N/E N/E N/E

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

357 Magnum

101 1,235 1,650

110 1,270 1,650

1,220 1,500

1,300 1,600

N/E 1,750

1,425 1,875

130 1,300 N/E

N/E 1,560

N/E 1,625

1,330 1,750

145 1,270 1,670

1,220 1,545

1,220 1,600

165 N/E 1,510

180 1,000 1,400

357 Sig

100 (3) 1,450

104 1,345

105 1,350

124 1,350

125 1,350

147 1,225

150 1,130

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

38 Automatic 130 (3) 1,035 230 237 248

38 Smith &Wesson 145-146 N/E 680 130 134 140

38 Special

100 950 N/E

1,000 N/E

N/E 975

945 1,150

N/E 950

N/E 1,000

N/E 1,050

N/E 775

775 950

895 1,040

150 N/E 900

158 750 900

200 630 780

38 Special Match(4) 148 700 800

38 Special +P

1,080 1,330

1,155 1,420

101 945 1,120

110 980 1,205

125 965 1,135

130 925 1,150

147 855 985

150 840 1,050

158 880 1,050

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the establishment of catalog velocity values for cartridges normally chambered in revolvers.

(3) Revolvers not normally chambered for this cartridge.

(4) The velocity figures listed for Match items are nominal values; optimum accuracy may require a velocity different from the nominal values.

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

38 Super Automatic +P

115 (3) 1,280

356 125 1,230

130 1,200

380 Automatic

65 (3) 1,050

80 980

85 990

88-90 980

100 910

40 Smith & Wesson

125 (3) 1,300

1,185

1,050

1,155

141 1,135

1,195

1,040

180 985

400 Cor-Bon

135 (3) 1,450

150 1,350

155 1,200

160 1,000

165 1,300

41 Remington Magnum

170 1,400 1,800

175 1,250 1,490

N/E 1,550

N/E 1,615

955 1,125

1,280 1,585

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

44 Remington Magnum

180 1,600 1,800

210 1,250 1,425

220 N/E 1,580

225 N/E 1,275

995 1,175

1,150 1,500

1,170 1,600

1,335 1,600

N/E 1,150

1,150 1,475

N/E 1,520

275 1,185 1,335

300 N/E 1,200

44 S&W Special

N/E 900

N/E 1,025

240 750 800

246 N/E 800

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

45 Automatic

120 (3) 1,200

155 1,125

165 1,065

170 1,050

175 1,020

45 Automatic Match (3) 185 (3) 765 180 186 195

45 Automatic +P

(3) 990

N/E 1,130

230 975

45 Auto Rim 230 (3) 825 150 155 162

45 Colt

200 1,120

250 750

250-255 900

45 Glock Automatic Pistol 175 (3) 995

200 1,020

45 Winchester Magnum 230 N/E 1,380

260 1,200

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the establishment of catalog velocity values for cartridges normally chambered in revolvers.

(3) Revolvers not normally chambered for this cartridge.

(4) The velocity figures listed for Match items are nominal values; optimum accuracy may require a velocity

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – CRUSHER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Copper Units of Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, CUP/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean

454 Casull

N/E 1,420

1,775

2,000

260 2,000

300 1,625 1,825

460 S&W Magnum

200 N/E 2,540

N/E 250 1,650

260 2,150

475 Linebaugh 400 1,300 1,400 N/E N/E N/E

480 Ruger 325 1,350 1,425 N/E N/E N/E

50 Action Express 325 (3) 1,400 N/E N/E N/E

500 S&W Magnum

275 N/E 1,620

300 2,050

1,400

1,800

400 1,800

440 1,625

500 Special 350 N/E 1,375 N/E N/E N/E

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

9mm Luger

88 (3) 1,500

95 1,330

100 1,195

105 1,200

1,210

1,130

135 1,060

147 985

9mm Luger +P

90 (3) 1,375

101 1,220

1,100

1,235

124 1,180

9x18 Makarov 90 (3) 990

95 1,000

9x23 Winchester 124 (3) 1,460

125 1,435

10mm Automatic

(3) 1,115

1,180

1,410

170 1,320

175 1,275

221 Remington Fireball 50 (3) 2,520 600 619 647

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

25 Automatic

35 (3) 900

270 45 805

50 755

25 North American Arms 35 (3) 1,200 239 247 258

30 Luger (7.65mm) 93 (3) 1,190 280 289 302

32 Automatic

60 (3) 970

221 65 1,000

71 900

32 H&R Magnum 85 N/E 1,120

95 N/E 1,020

32 North American Arms 60 N/E 1,220 239 247 258

32 Short Colt 80 N/E 750 175 181 189

32 Smith &Wesson 85-88 N/E 700 170 175 183

32 Smith &Wesson Long 98 N/E 775 150 155 162

327 Federal Magnum 115 N/E 1,535 450 464 485

356 TSW 147 (3) 1,240 500 516 540

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

357 Magnum

101 1,235 1,650

350 361 378

110 1,270 1,650

1,220 1,500

1,300 1,600

N/E 1,750

1,425 1,875

130 1,300 N/E

N/E 1,560

N/E 1,625

1,330 1,750

145 1,270 1,670

1,220 1,545

1,220 1,600

165 N/E 1,510

180 1,000 1,400

357 Sig

100 (3) 1,450

400 413 432

104 1,345

105 1,350

124 1,350

125 1,350

147 1,225

150 1,130

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean

38 Automatic 130 (3) 1,035 265 273 286

38 Smith &Wesson 145-146 N/E 680 145 150 157

38 Special

100 950 N/E

170 175 183

1,000 N/E

N/E 975

945 1,150

N/E 950

N/E 1,000

N/E 1,050

N/E 775

775 950

895 1,040

150 N/E 900

200 630 780

38 Special Match(4) 148 700 800

170 175 183

38 Special +P

1,080 1,330

200 206 215

1,155 1,420

101 945 1,120

110 980 1,205

125 965 1,135

130 925 1,150

147 855 985

150 840 1,050

158 880 1,050

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the establishment of catalog velocity values for cartridges normally chambered in revolvers.

(3) Revolvers not normally chambered for this cartridge.

(4) The velocity figures listed for Match items are nominal values; optimum accuracy may require a velocity

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

38 Super Automatic +P

115 (3) 1,280

365 377 394 125 1,230

130 1,200

380 Automatic

65 (3) 1,050

215 222 232

80 980

85 990

88-90 980

100 910

40 Smith & Wesson

125 (3) 1,300

350 361 378

1,185

1,050

1,155

141 1,135

1,195

1,040

180 985

400 Cor-Bon

135 (3) 1,450

350 361 378

150 1,350

155 1,200

160 1,000

165 1,300

41 Remington Magnum

170 1,400 1,800

360 371 388

175 1,250 1,490

N/E 1,550

N/E 1,615

955 1,125

1,280 1,585

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

44 Remington Magnum

180 1,600 1,800

210 1,250 1,425

220 N/E 1,580

225 N/E 1,275

995 1,175

1,150 1,500

1,170 1,600

1,335 1,600

N/E 1,150

1,150 1,475

N/E 1,520

275 1,185 1,335

300 N/E 1,200

44 S&W Special

N/E 900

N/E 1,025

240 750 800

246 N/E 800

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean Cartridge (gr.) Vented Bbl.(2) Test Bbl. (MAP) (MPLM) (MPSM)

45 Automatic

120 (3) 1,200

210 217 227

155 1,125

165 1,065

170 1,050

175 1,020

45 Automatic Match(4) 185 (3) 765 210 217 227

45 Automatic +P

(3) 990

230 237 248 1,130

230 975

45 Auto Rim 230 (3) 825 N/E N/E N/E

45 Colt

200 1,120

140 144 151

250 750

250-255 900

45 Glock Automatic Pistol

175 (3) 995

230 237 248

200 1,020

45 Winchester Magnum 230 N/E 1,380

415 428 448 260 1,200

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. Vented test barrels are used for the establishment of catalog velocity values for cartridges normally chambered in revolvers.

(3) Revolvers not normally chambered for this cartridge.

(4) The velocity figures listed for Match items are nominal values; optimum accuracy may require a velocity

CENTERFIRE PISTOL & REVOLVER

VELOCITY & PRESSURE DATA – TRANSDUCER (Cont’d)

(N/E = Not Established)

Velocity Transducer Pressure

(fps) (Solid test barrel, psi/100)(1)

Nominal Nominal Maximum Mean Mean Maximum Maximum Probable Bullet Instrumental Instrumental Average Probable Sample

Weight @ 15’ @ 15’ Pressure Lot Mean Mean

454 Casull

N/E 1,420

650 671 702

1,775

2,000

260 2,000

300 1,625 1,825

460 S&W Magnum

200 N/E 2,540

650 671 702 250 1,650

260 2,150

475 Linebaugh 400 1,300 1,400 500 516 540

480 Ruger 325 1,350 1,425 480 495 518

50 Action Express 325 (3) 1,400 350 361 378

500 S&W Magnum

275 N/E 1,620

600 619 647

300 2,050

1,400

1,800

400 1,800

440 1,625

500 Special 350 N/E 1,375 360 371 388

(2) Vented barrel velocities are provided for information only. These values are not used for product manufacturing control.

BULLET TYPE ABBREVIATIONS

BULLET TYPE ABBREVIATIONS

LEAD:

HP ..................Hollow Point

L .....................Lead

LHP ................Lead Hollow Point

LSWC ............Lead Semi-WadCutter

LWC ...............Lead WadCutter

MP ..................Metal Point

SWC ...............Semi-WadCutter

SWCHP ..........Semi-WadCutter Hollow Point

JACKETED:

BJHP ..............Brass Jacketed Hollow Point

FP ...................Flat Point

FMJ ................Full Metal Jacket

FMC ...............Full Metal Case

JFP..................Jacketed Flat Point

JHP .................Jacketed Hollow Point

JSP..................Jacketed Soft Point

MC .................Metal Case

MCHP ............Metal Case Hollow Point

PHP ................Plated Hollow Point

PSP .................Pointed Soft Point

PT ...................Polymer Tip

SP ...................Soft Point

SEMI-JACKETED:

SJHP ...............Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point

SJSP ...............Semi-Jacketed Soft Point

OTHER:

Solid ...............Indicates a bullet constructed of a single material other than lead.

PRIMERS AND PRIMER POCKETS

PRIMERS AND PRIMER POCKETS

CUP MAY BE ROUNDED OR FLAT

“Small Pistol” Primer “Small Rifle” Primer “Large Pistol” Primer “Large Rifle” Primer

0.1745 (4.432)

0.1765 (4.483)

0.115 (2.92)

0.126 (3.20)

0.2100 (5.334)

0.2120 (5.385)

0.115 (2.92)

0.126 (3.20)

0.117 (2.97)

0.123 (3.12)

Face of case head

0.1730 (4.394)

0.1745 (4.432)

Flash hole

0.117 (2.97)

0.123 (3.12)

Face of case head

0.2085 (5.296)

0.2100 (5.334)

Flash hole

0.2105 (5.347)

0.2130 (5.410)

0.123 (3.12)

0.136 (3.45)

0.125 (3.18)

0.132 (3.35)

Face of case head

0.2085 (5.296)

0.2100 (5.334)

Flash hole

PRIMERS TO BE SEATED FLUSH TO 0.008” (0.20)

BELOW FACE OF CARTRIDGE CASE HEAD

NOTE

(XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

9mm LUGER / 9mm LUGER +P

MAXIMUM CARTRIDGE / MINIMUM CHAMBER

9MM LUGER / 9MM LUGER +P

B = BASIC = REFERENCE DIMENSION

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

X

NOTICE: This drawing is subject to change.

Current version is available at www.saami.org.

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

9x18 MAKAROV

9X18 MAKAROV

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

9x23 WINCHESTER

9X23 WINCHESTER

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

10mm AUTOMATIC

10MM AUTOMATIC

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

221 REMINGTON FIREBALL

221 REMINGTON FIREBALL

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

25 AUTOMATIC

25 AUTOMATIC

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

25 NORTH AMERICAN ARMS

25 NORTH AMERICAN ARMS

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

30 LUGER (7.65mm)

30 LUGER (7.65MM)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 AUTOMATIC

32 AUTOMATIC

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 H&R MAGNUM

32 H&R MAGNUM

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

LENGTH TOL +.015 (0.38)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 NORTH AMERICAN ARMS

32 NORTH AMERICAN ARMS

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 SHORT COLT

32 SHORT COLT

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

CARTRIDGE

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 SMITH & WESSON

32 SMITH & WESSON

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

CARTRIDGE

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 SMITH & WESSON LONG

(32 COLT NEW POLICE)

32 SMITH & WESSON LONG

(32 COLT NEW POLICE)

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

CARTRIDGE

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

LENGTH TOL +.015 (0.38)

NOT ALL MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CYLINDER

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

32 SMITH & WESSON LONG WADCUTTER

32 SMITH & WESSON LONG

WADCUTTER

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

327 FEDERAL MAGNUM

327 FEDERAL MAGNUM

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

BODY DIA -.008 (0.20)

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

5 GROOVES

.095+.002 (2.41+0.05) WIDE

TWIST 16.00 (406.4) LH – OPTIONAL

MIN. BORE & GROOVE AREA:

.0742 IN2 (47.870 mm2)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

356 TSW

356 TSW

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

357 MAGNUM

357 MAGNUM

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

CARTRIDGE

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

NOT ALL MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

357 SIG

357 SIG

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

38 SMITH & WESSON

(38 COLT NEW POLICE)

38 SMITH & WESSON

(38 COLT NEW POLICE)

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

NOT ALL MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CYLINDER CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

38 SPECIAL / 38 SPECIAL +P

38 SPECIAL / 38 SPECIAL +P

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

NOT ALL MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CYLINDER

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

6 GROOVES

.105+.002 (2.67+0.05) WIDE

TWIST 18.75 (476.3) RH – OPTIONAL

MIN. BORE & GROOVE AREA:

.0969 IN2 (62.516 mm2)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

38 SPECIAL MATCH (REVOLVER)

38 SPECIAL MATCH

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

NOT ALL MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CYLINDER

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

.105+.002 (2.67+0.05) WIDE

TWIST 18.75 (476.3) RH – OPTIONAL

MIN. BORE & GROOVE AREA:

.0969 IN2 (62.516 mm2)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

38 SUPER AUTOMATIC +P / 38 AUTOMATIC

38 SUPER AUTOMATIC +P

38 AUTOMATIC

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

380 AUTOMATIC

380 AUTOMATIC

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

40 SMITH & WESSON

40 SMITH & WESSON

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

400 COR-BON

400 COR-BON

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

41 REMINGTON MAGNUM

41 REMINGTON MAGNUM

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

NOT ALL

MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CYLINDER CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

44 REMINGTON MAGNUM

44 REMINGTON MAGNUM

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

44 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL

44 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

45 AUTOMATIC / 45 AUTOMATIC +P

45 AUTOMATIC / 45 AUTOMATIC +P

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

LENGTH TOL +.015 (0.38)

CARTRIDGE

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

45 AUTOMATIC MATCH

45 AUTOMATIC MATCH

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

CARTRIDGE

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

45 AUTO RIM

45 AUTO RIM

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

.156+.002 (3.96+0.05) WIDE

TWIST 16.00 (406.4) LH – OPTIONAL

MIN. BORE & GROOVE AREA:

.1582 IN2 (102.064 mm2)

NOT ALL

MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

45 COLT

45 COLT

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

NOT ALL MANUFACTURERS

USE A RECESS IN THE

CYLINDER CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

45 GLOCK AUTOMATIC PISTOL

45 GLOCK AUTOMATIC PISTOL

= HEADSPACE DIMENSION (XX.XX) = MILLIMETERS

= DIMENSIONS TO INTERSECTIONS OF LINES

ALL CALCULATIONS APPLY AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION (MMC)

CARTRIDGE

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

BODY DIA -.006 (0.15)

CHAMBER

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

.147+.002 (3.73+0.05) WIDE

TWIST 16.00 (406.4) LH – OPTIONAL

MIN. BORE & GROOVE AREA:

.1570 IN2 (101.290 mm2)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

45 WINCHESTER MAGNUM

45 WINCHESTER MAGNUM

ALL DIA +.004 (0.10)

LENGTH TOL +.015 (0.38)

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

454 CASULL

454 CASULL

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

460 S&W MAGNUM

460 SMITH & WESSON MAGNUM

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

475 LINEBAUGH

475 LINEBAUGH

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

480 RUGER

480 RUGER

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

50 ACTION EXPRESS

50 ACTION EXPRESS

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

500 S&W MAGNUM

500 SMITH & WESSON MAGNUM

CARTRIDGE AND CHAMBER DRAWING

500 SPECIAL

500 SPECIAL

MISCELLANEOUS:

FRANGIBILITY

MISCELLANEOUS:

FRANGIBILITY

To be considered “frangible” against AR500 steel targets for the purposes of law enforcement training, ammunition for centerfire pistol and revolver shall not produce any individual fragments weighing more than 5% of the nominal bullet weight when tested as follows:

(1) A sample size of ten (10) rounds shall be fired.

(2) The distance from the muzzle to the impact point shall be 10.0’ ± 1.0’ (3.0 m ± 0.3 m).

(3) A minimum of 85% of the total nominal weight of the bullets fired shall be recovered.

(4) Testing is in accordance with the procedures detailed in Section II and equipment as shown in Section III.

DUMMY CARTRIDGE – GUN FUNCTIONING

DUMMY CARTRIDGE

GUN FUNCTIONING

Conventional cartridge case; black oxide finish or visual equivalent

0.060 ± 0.010 (1.52 ± 0.25)

Hole in primer cup -

REQUIRED

Conventional headstamp

Conventional bullet of weight appropriate for the cartridge; natural finish

0.085 ± 0.010…

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