Birdscare Cartridge Qualification Test
Abstract
This report contains the results of testing conducted to determine physical and functional characteristics of five types of birdscare devices; three of 12-gauge shotgun shell size and two of 15-mm size. The 12-gauge size birdscare devices were tested in three types of launchers: a 12-gauge, single- barrel, break-open, open bore shotgun; a 12-gauge, open bore, pump-action shotgun; and an M1 signal pistol with a metal barrel insert to reduce the inside diameter of the barrel from 47.5-mm to 12-gauge size. The two 15-mm type birdscare devices were tested using a 15-mm signal pistol furnished with the devices. Physical characteristic measurements were made of representative samples of each birdscare device and its internal components. All birdscare devices were compatible with their respective launchers. A functional performance evaluation consisting of muzzle velocity, chamber pressure, range, drift, and noise level was made of each birdscare device.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADB053857
Entities
People
- James R. Weiss