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Which standardized test methodology is widely used in the United States for small arms ammunition pressure testing?
Which standardized test methodology is widely used in the United States for small arms ammunition pressure testing?
- C.I.P. methodology
- European C.I.P. member states methodology
- SAAMI methodology (correct)
- Piezo pressure transducer sensors methodology
What are the primary factors considered in small arms ammunition pressure testing for shotshells?
What are the primary factors considered in small arms ammunition pressure testing for shotshells?
- Peak pressure, chamberings, load development, and metallic cartridges
- Charge weight, projectile weight, wad type, hull construction, and crimp quality (correct)
- Propellant used, primers used, charge weight, projectile type, projectile seating depth, neck tension
- Propellant used, primers used, charge weight, projectile type, and projectile seating depth
What are the two modern standardized test methodologies used for small arms ammunition pressure testing?
What are the two modern standardized test methodologies used for small arms ammunition pressure testing?
- European C.I.P. member states methodology and piezo pressure transducer sensors methodology
- SAAMI methodology and piezo pressure transducer sensors methodology
- Crimp quality methodology and hull construction methodology
- C.I.P. methodology and SAAMI methodology (correct)
What do differences in the test setup of C.I.P. and SAAMI methodologies result in?
What do differences in the test setup of C.I.P. and SAAMI methodologies result in?
What units are C.I.P. pressures often quoted in?
What units are C.I.P. pressures often quoted in?