Influence of Berdan and Boxer Primer Spit-Hole Diameter on 7.62-mm Cartridge Performance

Abstract

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) conducted a study to examine the effects of varying a small caliber (7.62 mm) cartridge s spit-hole on the interior and exterior ballistic performance of the cartridge. Along with standard Boxer primers, a Berdan style primer configuration is evaluated. Performance metrics evaluated were cartridge pressure, primer pocket pressure, and muzzle velocity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA606635

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  • John J. Ritter

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  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Ballistics
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Combustion
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diameters
  • Energetic Materials
  • Exterior Ballistics
  • Interior Ballistics
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  • Military Research
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Propellants
  • Standards
  • Transducers

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