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Australian Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:
AS - GO 9 mm Parabellum
Projectile Caliber :
9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:
115 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:
1294 to 1362 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:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:
20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
AS - G1 .357 Magnum
Projectile Caliber :
.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:
158 grain SWC
Velocity Range:
1467 to 1532 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:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:
20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
AS - G2 .44 Magnum
Projectile Caliber :
.44 Magnum
Cartridge Type:
240 grain SWC
Velocity Range:
1568 to 1634 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:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:
20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
AS - R1 .223 5.56 NATO
Projectile Caliber :
.223 5.56 NATO
Cartridge Type:
55 grain M193
Velocity Range:
3182 to 3248 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:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Comments:
20# paper =74.156 g/sq.m
Note 1: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
AS - R2 .30 7.62 NATO
Projectile Caliber :
.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:
147 grain M80
Velocity Range:
2766 to 2831 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:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
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:
AS - S0 12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Projectile Caliber :
12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:
493 grain Shot
Velocity Range:
1289 to 1355 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
2 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
3.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:
To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:
9.84 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
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:
AS - S1 12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Projectile Caliber :
12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:
382 grain Slug
Velocity Range:
1532 to 1598 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
2 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
3.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
Velocity Measurement Distance:
To obtain ± 9.84 ft/s
Target Range:
9.84 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 13.78 x 13.78 in.
Witness Plate:
23.62 x 23.62 in. cartridge paper of 125 g/sq.m
Witness Plate Distance:
17.71 in.
Test Temperature:
68 F
Standard Document:
Australian: AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
Source:
AS-243, Part 1 May 2, 1983
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...