MIL-C-46396A(MU)
4.3.2.2 Flash tube.- The debulleted cases obtained from the bullet
extraction test shall be examined for "missing flash tube" and "lacquer seal
on flash tube missing or punctured." The occurrence of either defect in any
cartridge case shall be cause for rejection of the lot.
4.3.3 Tests.- The tests listed in Table II shall be conducted in accord-
ance with the methods and procedures specified in 4.4.
4.3.3.1 Test samples.- The quantities for the various tests shall be as
specified in Table II. Only cartridges having met the visual, dimensional
and weight requirements shall be used in the ballistic tests and shall have
been selected in such a manner that the sample is representative of the
entire lot. The cartridges shall be thoroughly mixed before being divided
into samples for the various tests.
Table II
Requirement
Paragraph
Number of Cartridges
Test
3.3
25
Bullet extraction 1/
3.4
30
Drop sensitivity 2/
50
3.5
Residual stress (Mercurous nitrate) 1/
20
3.6
Waterproof 3/
3.7
90
Accuracy 4/
3.8
50
Trace 5/
3.9
50
Impact sensitivity 5/
3.10
20
Velocity 4/
20
3.11
Chamber pressure 4/
Function & casualty 6/
200
3.12
Rifle, Spotter, Cal. .50, M8C
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3.13
Airtightness of base closure seal 7/
Failure of two or more cartridges to comply with the applicable require-
ment shall be cause for rejection of the lot. If one cartridge fails in
the first test, a second sample consisting of double the number of
cartridges in the' first sample may be tested. If any failing cartridges
are found in the-second sample, the lot shall be rejected.
Failure of one or more cartridges to comply with the applicable require-
ment shall be cause for rejection of the lot. No second sample permitted.
Failure of seven or more cartridges to comply with the applicable require-
ment shall be cause for rejection of the lot. If more than three but less
than seven cartridges fail in the first test, a second sample consisting
of double the number of cartridges in the first sample shall be tested.
The lot shall be rejected if in the. combined first and' second sample seven
or more cartridges fail to comply with the applicable requirement.
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