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3.8 Chamber pressure. The average chamber pressure of the sample cartridge,
conditioned at 0° ± 2°F, 70° ± 2°F, and 120° ± 2°F, shall be not greater than 20,000 pounds per
square inch (psi). The average chamber pressure plus 2.36 times the standard deviations nor the
chamber pressure of an individual sample cartridge shall be not greater than 20,000 psi.
3.9 Range. The cartridges conditioned at 0° ± 2°F, 70° ± 2°F, and 120° ± 2°F, shall
project the line-carrying rod with its trailing line a minimum of 75 yards from the muzzle of the
weapon when fired at an angular elevation of 30 degrees.
3.10 Function and casualty. The cartridges shall function without casualty when tested for
compliance with paragraphs 3.4, 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9.
3.11 Workmanship. The cartridge shall be free of corrosion, stains, discolorations, dirt,
oil and smears of lacquer. The cleaning method used shall not be injurious to any part, nor shall
be parts be contaminated by any cleaning agent.
3.12 Ammunition lot numbering. Ammunition lot numbers shall be assigned in
accordance with MIL-STD-1168.
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