MIL-C-70724(AR)
APPENDIX B
c. The test cartridges shall be immersed in each
assigned chemical for one minute at a depth of 2.54 cm (1 inch)
above the case rim with the cartridge laid horizontally to the
After one minute the cartridges are removed, set base
chemical.
down in a storage rack and allowed to drain naturally for 24
hours.
d. After the 24 hour dripping period, the cartridges
shall be wiped and inspected for abnormalities. The results shall
be recorded on the test form.
50.2 Firing. Each cartridge shall be fired as designated
from each gun and observed for functioning. The firing sequence
in each weapon shall be as follows: 100 rounds control ammunition
(unexposed to the chemicals) fired in short bursts. The weapon
shall be cleaned and 100 rounds from the first test condition
fired in short bursts. The fired cases shall be inspected and all
ammunition-related stoppages recorded. The weapon shall be
cleaned and the firing sequence repeated for the next test
condition. If function problems are encountered with any of the
test conditions, the weapon will be inspected and cleaned and an
additional 100 control rounds fired before the test continues.
The sequence shall be repeated until all test conditions are
fired.
RECORDING THE DATA
60.0
Data.
Record the following:
60.1
Date of test.
a.
b.
Test ammunition lot number and specification number.
Ammunition temperature.
c.
d.
Gun room temperature.
Weapon type and serial number.
e.
f.
Number of shots through gun.
Weapon headspace.
g.
Firing pin protrusion.
h.
Firing pin indent.
i.
Number of cartridges fired.
Measured cartridge dimensions.
m.
Any abnormalities.
Test personnel.
n.
B2
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