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State Department (SD) Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:
SD - Minimum 9 mm Parabellum ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:
115 grain SFMJ
Velocity Range:
1350 to 1450 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
3 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
-
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-01.01 April 1993 G
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988
Comments:

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

Standard - Rating:
SD - Minimum 12 Gauge 2 3/4" ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:
556 grain # 4 Buck
Velocity Range:
1275 to 1375 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
-
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-02.01 May 1986
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988
Comments:
Shotgun is for assemblies only
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle .30 7.62 NATO ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:
147 grain M80
Velocity Range:
2700 to 2800 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-01.01 April 1993 G
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988; HPW LABS
Comments:

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

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle .223 5.56 NATO ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
.223 5.56 NATO
Cartridge Type:
55 grain M193
Velocity Range:
3135 to 3235 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-01.01 April 1993 G
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988; HPW LABS
Comments:

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

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle .223 5.56 NATO ( Part 3 )
Projectile Caliber :
.223 5.56 NATO
Cartridge Type:
63 grain M855
Velocity Range:
2950 to - ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-01.01 April 1993 G
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988; HPW LABS
Comments:

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

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle 12 Gauge 2 3/4" ( Part 4 )
Projectile Caliber :
12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:
556 grain # 4 Buck
Velocity Range:
1275 to 1375 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-01.01 April 1993 G
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988; HPW LABS
Comments:
Shotgun is for assemblies only
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle AP .30 7.62 NATO ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:
150 grain M61 AP
Velocity Range:
2700 to 2800 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
3 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-02.01 May 1986
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988
Comments:

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

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle AP 12 Gauge 2 3/4" ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
12 Gauge 2 3/4"
Cartridge Type:
556 grain # 4 Buck
Velocity Range:
1275 to 1375 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-02.01 May 1986
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988
Comments:
Shotgun is for assemblies only
Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
SD - Rifle AP .30 30-06 ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
.30 30-06
Cartridge Type:
165 grain M2 AP
Velocity Range:
2800 to 2900 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
3 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Velocity Measurement Distance:
10 ft. from target
Target Range:
-
Sample Size:
> 6 X 6 in.
Witness Plate:
0.001 in. thick Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
75 F
Standard Document:
United States: SD-STD-02.01 May 1986
Source:
ASTM -1233 Table X1.1; U.S. ACE Dec. 13, 1988
Comments:

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