Small Arms Ammunition Pressure Testing
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Different readings for the same pressures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What units are C.I.P. pressures often quoted in?

<p>Megapascals in Wikipedia and bars by C.I.P. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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