MIL-PRF-48656C_1_-002.pdf

MIL-PRF-48656C

w/AMENDMENT 1

16 February 2023

SUPERSEDING

MIL-PRF-48656C

09 December 2021

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of

Defense within the distribution limitations noted at the bottom of the page.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers shotshell cartridges for use in military shotgun

weapons (see 6.1).

1.2 Classification. Items covered by this specification are as follows:

5000 or e-mailed to usarmy.pica.devcom-ac.list.ardec.list.ardec-stdzn-branch@army.mil.

Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this information

using ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 1305

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are referenced in sections 3 and 4 of this

specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification

or documents that are recommended for additional information or examples. While every effort

has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned they must

meet all requirements as cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are

listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards,

MIL-PRF-680 – Degreasing Solvent

MIL-PRF-14107 – Lubricating Oil, Weapons, Low Temperature

MIL-PRF-46000 – Lubricant, Semi-Fluid (Automatic Weapons)

MIL-PRF-63460 – Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative for Weapons and

Weapons Systems

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

DOD-STD-2101 – Classification of Characteristics

MIL-STD-286 – Propellants, Solid: Sampling, Examination & Testing

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other

Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent

specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the

solicitation or contract.

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TB 700-2 – Department of Defense Ammunition and Explosives

Hazard Classification Procedures

(This document is available online at https://www.logsa.army.mil.)

U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

7553347 – Box, Wirebound Boxes, Ammunition, M2A2

9390438 – Cartridge, 12 Gauge Shotshell, No. 00 Buckshot

12551623 – Cartridges, Loose Carton Pack – 12 Ga Shotshell,

No. 00 Buckshot

12551625 – Cartridges, Commercial Pack, 12 Ga Shotshell, No 7½ Shot

12551626 – Cartridges, Commercial Pack, 12 Ga Shotshell, No 9 Shot

13032542 – Box, Ammunition, M2A2 Assembly

(Copies of these drawings are available by email usarmy.pica.devcom-ac.list.drawing-request-

help-desk@army.mil.)

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INSTRUCTIONS

ITOP 1-2-601 – Internal Test Operations Procedure FR/GE/UK/US

Laboratory Vibration Schedules

ITOP 4-2-601 – Drop Tests for Munitions

ITOP 4-2-602 – Rough Handling Tests TOP 1-2-608 Sound Level

Measurements

TOP 3-2-609 – Chemical Compatibility of Nonmetallic Materials Used in

Small Arms Systems

(Copies of these documents may be requested from the US Army Test and Evaluation

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documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

SPORTING ARMS & AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER’S INSTITUTE

SAAMI – Technical Committee Manual Vol. IV Shotshell

(Copies of SAAMI manuals are available at https://saami.org.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of

conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this

document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and

regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3.1 Design verification test. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the shotshell cartridges

shall be subjected to design verification tests (DVT) in accordance with 4.1 and Table III.

cartridges submitted for first article and lot acceptance shall conform to the baseline established

for them during design verification (see 6.8).

3.1.2 Classification of characteristics. Defects inherent to the cartridge design that are not

already listed in Table VI shall be identified during design verification and shall be classified as

either a minor, major, or critical defect in accordance with DOD-STD-2101.

3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the shotshell cartridges shall be

subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

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9390438, 9390439 or 9390440 and ANSI/SAAMI Z299.2.

3.5 Operating requirements.

3.5.1 Primed case sensitivity. The primer sensitivity shall be determined by dropping a

steel ball onto a simulated firing pin. If one or more cartridge primers fail, a sensitivity rundown

test shall be conducted in accordance with 4.5.1.

3.5.1.1 Primer initiation. The energy imparted by a steel ball weighing 1.94 ± 0.02 ounces

falling 12 inches onto a simulated firing pin shall cause initiation of the primer.

shall be as shown in Table I.

I No. 00 Buckshot 1,325 ± 50 30

30

35

3.5.3 Chamber pressure. The average maximum chamber pressure shall not exceed

3.5.5 Pattern. The pattern shall be as follows for the appropriate shot size:

3.5.5.1 No. 00 Buckshot. The average percentage of pellets inside or touching a 30 inch

diameter circle at a range of 40 yards shall be no less than 65 percent when fired through a 12

Ga. Shotgun with a barrel length of 29.0 ± 2.5 inches with a full choke (see 6.9).

3.5.5.2 No. 7 ½ Shot. The average percentage of pellets inside or touching a 30 inch

diameter circle at a range of 40 yards shall be no less than 70 percent when fired through a 12

Ga. Shotgun with a barrel length of 28.0 ± 2.5 inches with a full choke (see 6.9).

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