Ballistic Testing Price List

General 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 for Products Containing Glass (i.e. Glazings and Security Windows)
The cost of testing products containing glass materials varies depending on the design, size, and weight of the test samples. Please contact us us for a price quotation.

Prices are listed in the following categories:

  • Reporting Options
  • International Small Arms Ballistic Standards
  • Close Focus Research's "Design To" Standards
  • .50 caliber BMG Ballistic Testing
  • Benchmark Testing Plans
  • Safety Margin and Failure Testing Plans
  • "Quick Shot" Service
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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.

Getting Your Products Tested
See the following page for simple instructions on How to Get Your Products Tested.

Reporting Options
The prices stated below reflect CFR's General Pricing. If you require Test Reports, Photographs, and or Video Documentation, then add the cost of the following Additional Reporting Options to the testing prices.

Offering separate prices for the Ballistic Testing and Reporting Options works well for many of our customers. For example, if your are in the product development stage and your samples happen to fail the ballistic tests, you may not need reports stating the failures. In this case you can save some money forgoing the reporting options and just get the results by phone.

Reports, Photography, and Video Documentation Formats
Ballistic Testing Reports, Photographs, and Video Documentation will be submitted to you in electronic digital format. Ballistic Testing Reports are in Adobe® PDF file format, Photographs are in jpg image format, and Video is in MPEG-4's MP4 format. If for some reason you choose not to have Ballistic Testing Reports generated for your project, we will then call you by phone and give you a summary of the test results.

 Additional Reporting Options (Add these options to the Ballistic Standards Testing Prices)
Options1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
Ballistic Test Reports *$ 50$ 100$ 150
Photographs *$ 75$ 150$ 225
Video Documentation **$ 400$ 600$ 800
Online Project Management Service ***FreeFreeFree

* Ballistic Reports and Photographs are issued as one report and one set of photographs per sample. For example, If you choose the 2 Samples option, you will be issued two individual test reports and two sets of photographs.

** The prices stated above for video documentation are for typical 1 to 5 shot, 12 x 12 inch sized non-glass type test samples. We can provide you with a quotation for glass type or larger sized test samples or samples requiring multiple shots distributed over the entire surface of the sample. The video will show the projectiles impacting the test samples from the impact side at normal frame rate speed. If high speed / slow motion video is required, please contact us for a price quotation.

*** We provide the Online Project Management Service Free to all our customers to illustrate the effectiveness of managing your projects online.

International Small Arms Ballistic Standards
International Small Arms Ballistic Standards
ASTM Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
ASTM HG1.38 Special 158 gr RNL$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM HG2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM HG39 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMC$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM HG4.44 Magnum 240 gr LGC$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM SMG9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMC$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM R1.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM R2.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM R3.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
ASTM R4-AP.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP$ 383$ 715$ 1,047
ASTM R5.50 cal 709.5 gr FMJ Military Ball$ 537$ 873$ 1209
ASTM SH112 Gauge 3.0 inch Mag. 808 gr # 00 Buck$ 289$ 527$ 765
ASTM SH212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 438 gr Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
Australian Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
AS GO9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
AS G1.357 Magnum 158 gr SWC$ 297$ 544$ 790
AS G2.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC$ 297$ 544$ 790
AS R1.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193$ 297$ 544$ 790
AS R2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
AS S012 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 493 gr Shot$ 293$ 536$ 778
AS S112 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 382 gr Slug$ 293$ 536$ 778
British Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
BSI GO9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
BSI G1.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 297$ 544$ 790
BSI G2.44 Magnum 240 gr JSP$ 297$ 544$ 790
BSI R1.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
BSI R2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
BSI S8612 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 438 gr Slug$ 289$ 527$ 765
Brunswick Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
Brunswick.30 7.62 NATO 147 gr M59$ 526$ 1034$ 1543
Canadian Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
Canadian Vehicle.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193$ 297$ 544$ 790
Canadian Vehicle.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr C21$ 297$ 544$ 790
European Standard EN 1063 Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
EN BR1-NS.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR2-NS9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR3-NS.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR4-NS.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR5-NS5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
EN BR6-NS7.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ (M80)$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR7-NS7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core$ 536$ 1,021$ 1,505
EN SG1-NS12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug$ 289$ 527$ 765
EN SG2-NS12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR1-S.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR2-S9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR3-S.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR4-S.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR5-S5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
EN BR6-S7.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ (M80)$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN BR7-S7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core$ 536$ 1,021$ 1,505
EN SG1-S12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug$ 289$ 527$ 765
EN SG2-S12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
European EN 1522 / 1523 Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
EN FB1-NS.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round Nose$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB2-NS9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB3-NS.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB4-NS Part 1.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB4-NS Part 2.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB5-NS5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
EN FB6-NS Part 15.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
EN FB6-NS Part 27.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB7-NS7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core$ 536$ 1,021$ 1,505
EN FSG-NS12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB1-S.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round Nose$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB2-S9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB3-S.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB4-S Part 1.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB4-S Part 2.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB5-S5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
EN FB6-S Part 15.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS109$ 348$ 644$ 941
EN FB6-S Part 27.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
EN FB7-S7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core$ 536$ 1,021$ 1,505
EN FSG-S12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
Federal Railroad Administration FRA Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
FRA I Part 1.22 LR 40 gr LeadCallCallCall
FRA II Part 1.22 LR 40 gr LeadCallCallCall
German DIN Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
DIN C1-SF9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C2-SF.357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C3-SF.44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C4-SF.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C5-SF.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP$ 536$ 1,021$ 1,505
DIN C1-SA9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C2-SA.357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C3-SA.44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C4-SA.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 297$ 544$ 790
DIN C5-SA.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP$ 536$ 1,021$ 1,505
MIL-SAMIT Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
MIL-SAMIT Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 409$ 811$ 1212
MIL-SAMIT Part 2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 APCallCallCall
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
NIJ I Part 1.22 LR HV 40 gr Lead$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ I Part 2.38 Special 158 gr RNL$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ II-A Part 19 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ II-A Part 2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ II Part 19 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ II Part 2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ III-A Part 1.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ III-A Part 29 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ III.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M80$ 306$ 561$ 815
NIJ IV.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP$ 383$ 715$ 1,047
State Department (SD) Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
SD Rifle Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80$ 289$ 527$ 765
SD Rifle Part 2.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193$ 289$ 527$ 765
SD Rifle Part 3.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855$ 339$ 628$ 916
SD Shotgun12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck$ 289$ 527$ 765
Underwriters Laboratory UL 752 Ballistic Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
UL Level 1 Part 19 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 1 Part 29 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 293$ 536$ 778
UL Level 1 Part 39 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 2 Part 1.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 2 Part 2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 293$ 536$ 778
UL Level 2 Part 3.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 3 Part 1.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 3 Part 2.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC$ 293$ 536$ 778
UL Level 3 Part 3.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 4 Part 1.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 4 Part 2.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 5 Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 5 Part 2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 69 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ$ 306$ 561$ 815
UL Level 7.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ$ 306$ 561$ 815
UL Level 8.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ$ 306$ 561$ 815
UL Level 9 Part 1.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP$ 383$ 715$ 1,047
UL Level 9 Part 2.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP$ 383$ 715$ 1,047
UL Level 10.50 cal 709.5 gr FMJ Military Ball$ 537$ 873$ 1209
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug$ 293$ 536$ 778
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1C12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck$ 293$ 536$ 778
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2C12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 1A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 1B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug$ 289$ 527$ 765
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 2A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck$ 297$ 544$ 790
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 2B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck$ 289$ 527$ 765

Close Focus Research's "Design To" Standards
Close Focus Research’s “Design To” Standards
CFR Pass All Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
CFR-PA-01.22 caliber Long Rifle$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-029 mm Parabellum$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-039 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-04.357 Magnum$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-05.44 Magnum$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-06.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M193$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-07.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP$ 356$ 661$ 966
CFR-PA-087.62 NATO M80$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-097.62 NATO M61 AP$ 670$1,288$1,907
CFR-PA-10.30 caliber 30-06 M2$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-11.30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP$ 575$ 1,100$ 1,624
CFR-PA-1212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-1312 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR-PA-1412 Gauge Slug$ 306$ 561$ 815
CFR SYA Standards1 Sample2 Samples3 Samples
CFR-SYA-01.22 caliber Long Rifle$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-029 mm Parabellum$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-039 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-04.357 Magnum$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-05.44 Magnum$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-06.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M193$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-07.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP$ 402$ 790$ 1181
CFR-SYA-087.62 NATO M80$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-097.62 NATO M61 AP$ 1,405$ 2,797$ 4,192
CFR-SYA-10.30 caliber 30-06 M2$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-11.30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP$ 1,104$ 2,195$ 3,289
CFR-SYA-1212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-1312 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck$ 352$ 690$ 1031
CFR-SYA-1412 Gauge Slug$ 352$ 690$ 1031

.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.

Description Shots / Sample 1 Sample 2 Samples 3 Samples
.50 cal. M33 Ball (647 grain) 1 $ 500 $ 798 $ 1096
.50 cal. M33 Ball (647 grain) 2 $ 514 $ 827 $ 1139
.50 cal. M33 Ball (647 grain) 3 $ 528 $ 855 $ 1182
.50 cal. M2AP Armor Piercing (690 grain) 1 $ 544 $ 886 $ 1228
.50 cal. M2AP Armor Piercing (690 grain) 2 $ 602 $ 1002 $ 1402
.50 cal. M2AP Armor Piercing (690 grain) 3 $ 660 $ 1118 $ 1577
.50 cal. M8 API Armor Piercing Incendiary (623 grain) 1 $ 600 $ 999 $ 1397
.50 cal. M8 API Armor Piercing Incendiary (623 grain) 2 $ 715 $ 1228 $ 1741
.50 cal. M8 API Armor Piercing Incendiary (623 grain) 3 $ 829 $ 1457 $ 2085

We also have the following .50 caliber BMG rounds available:

  • .50 cal. M17 Tracer (643 grain)
  • .50 cal. M33 Ball (660 grain)
  • .50 cal. M33 Ball (699 grain)
  • .50 cal. Brass Solid (705 grain)

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.


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
Opaque Materials
Handgun or Rifle (no witness plates) 3 $ 810
Handgun or Rifle (Includes witness plates) 3 $ 870
Glazing / Glass Materials
Handgun or Rifle (no witness plates) 3 $ 930
Handgun or Rifle (Includes witness plates) 3 $ 990


Penetration and Ricochet Ballistic Testing Plan Prices

Close Focus Research offers both Penetration and Ricochet Ballistic Testing. You may either choose to use our standard plan or create a custom plan that will suit your needs. If you have any questions or require a quotation, please contact us.

For detailed information about these plans, refer to the Penetration and Ricochet Ballistic Testing page.


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 $ 433 $ 703 $ 971
Rifle Caliber * Number required for failure $ 447 $ 717 $ 985

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.

The Safety Margin and Failure Testing is not really applicable for Glazing / Glass type products since shot placement and shot spacing is critical to passing or failing a test. If you are still interested in performing the Safety Margin and Failure Testing for Glazing / Glass type products, please contact us for more information or a quote.


"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

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