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1. SCOPE This specification covers a cartridge for proof 1.1 Weapons, 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

MIL-c-46936B(MO) 5 March 1971

SUPERSEDING MIL-c-46936A(HU) 1964 15 October
MILITARY SPECIFICATION CARTRIDGE. 5. 56Mw, TEST, tlIGtl PRESSURE, K197

testing

5. 56uun

2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for proposal, form a part of this snecif icatlon to the for bids or request extent specified herein. SPECIFICATIONS Military MIL-I-45607

Inspectto of

Equipment,

Supply

and

Maintenance

STANDAROS Military XIL-SCD105

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OUWINGS

?IIL-STD-109 MIL-sTo-636 ?lIL-STD-644

Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes Oualitv Assurance Terms and Definitions
Visual Inspection Standards for Small Arms Ammunition Through Caliber .50 Visual Inspection Standards and Inspection Procedure.s for Inspection of Packaging, Packin~ and Marking of Small Arms Ammunition Lot Xumberin% of Ammunition

MIL-STD-1168

Munitions Command D10533839 F10534O17

IiighPressure, Cartridse, 5.56mm, Test, M197 Packing and Marking, Cartridges, 5 .56mm, ?f197: Cartons, Box, Test, Hiqh Pressure,
Ammunition, M2A1: and Box Wirebound

(Copies
suppliers

of
in

specifications,
connection with

standards.

drawings

publications

procurement from the procuring activity or as directed by the

specific

functions contractin~

required by should be obtained

of ficer. FSC 1305 )

MIL-c-.46936t!(MU) PUBLICATIONS !.lunitions Command At-fSMTl-P 715-501FAl - Ammunition Ballistic Test Methods, Test Procedures for 5 .56mm Cartridges 3. RSQUIREMSNTS

3.1 ~= - The cartriclfie shall comply with Drawing D10533839, referenced specifications and the followln?, : 3.2 Bullet extg.a<t~.op. - The force required to extract the bullet from the cartridge case shall be not less than 35 pounds. 3.3 Residual s~r~Es - The cartridge case shall not split when subjected to a one percent mercurous nitrate solution for fifteen (15) minutes. 3.4 Waterproof - The cartrid$!eshall not release more than 1 bubble of air when subjected to a presire differecial of 5 psi for 15 seconds. 3.5 Chamber pressure - The averaze chamber pressure of the sample cartridges, CO~O=d=t6-8 to 72 Falirenheit (F), shall be 70,000 psi, plus or minus 3000 psi when fired in the vertical (down) positfo. The standard deviation of the pressures shall not exceed 35OO psi. 3.6
~unction and cas>.altv The cartridge shall

function without casualty.

3.7 Workmanship - The requirements for workmanship are as specified on the applicable drawings, referenced specificatlons and the following: 3.7.1 Metal def.~~tg- The cartridge shall be free of folds, wrinkles, deep draw scratches, scaly metal. dents and other defects. 3.7.2 Foreign mage~ - The cartridge shall be free of corrosion, stains, discolorations, dirt, oil and smears of lacquer. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 @sP.ssibility for inspection - Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for tbe performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or order, the supplier may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein,

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MIL-c-46936B(Mu) 4.1 (Coned) unless disapproved by the Government. The (h?ernment reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 4.1.1 .. Quality assurance terms and definitions . .... ... . .. . .. . . .. . - Reference shall be made to MIL-STB-109 for definition of quality assurance terms. h.2 First artiCl$..S.$.mn~%.

4.2.1 Initial prody~t$oq.g~m~l: - At. the beginning. of regular production, a sample shall be submitted in accordance with contract requirements and shall consist of 300 cartridges. The sample shall be manufactured using the same be used in regular Promaterials, equipment, processes and procedures as will including packagin% and packing shall be duction. All parts and materials, the same as used for regular production and shall be obtained from the same source of supply.
4.2.1.1 Examination ~.n~,-:.:?-t, - After inspection and provisional acceptance at source, the sample shall be inspected for all requirements of the drawings and specifications at a government laboratory or such other facility specifled in the contract. 4.2.1.2 .. Initial ~roduction sample failure -. .-...-.. ._ . . .. .. - Failure of the sample to comply with the requirements of the drawings and specifications shall reelt in sample disapproval. Determination as to acceptability of any initial Production sample shall be based u?on results of initial tests only, and no second tests shall be permitted on that initial production sample. 6.3 4.3.1 Inspectkm ~ - The product shall be submitted in accordprovisions .. ._. _

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ante

4.3.1.1 Submission of &r@u&g withMIL-SCD-105.

4.3.1.2 ---_.. Lot identification ..- Each lot of ammunition shall be identified as to type, caliber and model, as well as wfth a lot number in accordance with Each lot shall be further identified by a Federal Stock Number MIL-STD-1168. assigned by the procuring activity.

\11L7C -,-$6.9 3$.5 (~) 4.3. z gz@a_Ki~_g, - Examination for mal.r and minor defects shall be perfoped on a class basis in accordance with the classification of defect?, and acceptan!.e cr~teria of ~17.-STDTable 1, yslng ?pplicqble sarnplinz Plens 105. The AQL for Majoi Class shall be 0.15 p.e?cent and the AQL fOr the ninOr cl~ss shall be 1.50 percent. 4.3.2.1 glassif ica_t~.p~ ,gf_.d~f~c~~ - The classification of defects shall be ak specified in Table 1. Table I . .. ._. No. . Defect and Mst~o~..og_INgYs.st.loE.._ ._. ___.,_.._._.~l@....-.__ . ..-<?S! . ... . . -, ., -visual ~( Cartridge fiisiolor.ed, dirty, oily, s,me?:ed Corrod:dor stained, if etched Case 4 5 6 j 8
10
Round . . .. . .. . @lt Split P&~f6rit&d head

1 2

x x

x x
&l case

case

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

11
12 13 14

1s
16
17 18 19 20

21 21A
24 25 2.6 27 31

D~aw scratch B.e&led underside of head CqSe mouth not $rirnp~d in cannelure Scaly metal No chamfer O? head (rim) Fold Wrinkle Buckle Bul~e 111e~ibleor Missing head stamp Defective head Def&c{y& rn&th NO visible evidence of mouth anneal Coatimi missing
Bu+let

bullet j~cket Split Lo&.e @net Misai~g :.&qely:: scaly,metal Defective cannelure

,
x

x x x x

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NO.

Defect and Vethod of .. Inspection .. .. .. .. . . Primer No primer Cocked primer Inverted primer Loose primer liicked or dented primer So waterproofing material
(primer pocket joint)

. . . . _. _ ~a.~?~. . ..... . &!Sr_..

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 46 47

x x x x .Y
x x

Defective crimp Gaging Total length Cartridge profile failure (requiring more than 10 lbs dead weight to insert in profile and alignment gage) Diameter of extractor groove Diameter of head Thickness of head Length to shoulder datum Depth of primer Weighing i~eight,min

x x x x x x

Al Refer to MIL-STD-636 (N.4T0Caliber 7.62ti?f Section) for visual defect

standards for defects 1 through 38 with the exception of defect MO. 21A. ILIn the event of conflict between Table 1 of this specification and ?! STD-636 as to defect classification, the classification specified in fable I shall apply.

~1 A split In any location and with or without evidence of .-. propellant loss,
shall
be

classed as a major defect.

4.3.3 . Tests - The tests listed in Table 11 shall be conducted in accordante WiCb the methods and procedures mecffied i 4.4.

MIL-c-46936B(MU) 4.3.3.1 Test samplg.s. - 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 t;!eballistic tests and shall have been selected in such a manner that the sample is representative of the entire samples lot. The cartridges shall be thoroughly mixed before beinz divided into
for the various tests.

Table . . . . Test ._--, ... -_,,., .,,_,.

.11 .. . . ;$umber _ _ .of ._,,, Ctgs ________ Re@r. ement Para.

Mullet Residual

extraction stress

J-l (mercurous nitrate) ,~1

25

3.2

50

3.3

waterproof >/ Chamber pressure ~1 Function & Casualty ~J .

20 25

3.4 3.5 3.6

Failure of two or more cartridges to conply with the applicable requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot. If cme 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.
in two or more cartridges shall be cause for reThe occurrence of splits If one cartridge fails in the first test, a second jection of the lot. sample consistin~ of double the number of cartridges in the first sample nay be tested. If any failing cartridges are found in the second sample, the lot shall be rejected.

Failure of SIX or more cartridges to comply with the applicable requirement shall be cause for refection of the lot. If more than two but less than six cartridges fail in the initial test, a second sample consisting of double the mnnber of cartridges i the first sample shall be tested. The lot shall be rejected if in the cobined first smd second sample, six or the applicable requirement. more cartridges fail to complv with FaiIre of the cartridges to comply with the applicable requirement shali be cause for rejection of the lot subfect to testin~ of a second sample consisting of double the quantity of cartridges used in the first test. Failure of the cartridges in the second sample to comply with the applicable requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

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Observation for function and casualty shall be made dwimp, firing of the chamber pressure test. The lot shall be rejected when firing defects exceed the acceptance number for the cumulative sample In Table 111. lf the number of defects found in the first test exceeds the acceptance mm-. but is equal to or less than the acceptance ber for the first sample, number for the cmwlative sanmle, a second sample consisting of double the quantity of cartridges specified for the chamber pressure test shall be fired. If the total number of defects in the combined first and seeond Sam. ple exceeds the acceptance nwnber for the cwwlattve sample, the lot shall be rejected. If, in testin~ a second sample. defects other than those for is being tested should occur to the extent that. which the second sample they exceed the acceptance number for the cumulative sample, the lot shall be rejected.

4.3.3.2 Firing def<c~s- Firing defects and acceptance numbers shall be

specified in Table III. Table 111
Acceptance

Defects
Misfire Bullet remaining i Primer casualties Loose primer a. Of pocket on b. Blown primer pocket after

First Sample 1 n
falls out

Cumulative _ (1s t_& 2_@ ~amp~k_-:_ 2

1.
2. 3.

bore -

J/

primer

retraction of bolt - primer mt in firin~ and both

4.

head of cartridge case and pocket enlarged and distorted (determined visually) Case casualties a. Split (Longitudinal) b. Complete rupture (circumferential)
c. Partial rupture (circumferential)

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No

second sample permitted.

Lot shall be rejected.

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4.3.4 Packaging, pyw:,k-~nr and markinz inspe-c~.i.qn. - During or immediately 4.. . .-.. .. . .. . prior to the-packaging operation, 100% examination of the cartrld%es shall be performed to ascertain that the cartridge type conforms to the drawiri~. Occurrence of any type other than high pressme .te.st shall be classed asa major defect. All nonconforming cartridges shall be rejected. Inspection ,fo< packaging, packing and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-644 as applicable ~, . . to the drawing.

MIL-c-469361S(MO) 4. 3.5 lnspectfo~e~lp.rn_e~.t, - Except as otherwise provided *Or by the conthe contractor shall supply and maintain inspection equipment in accordtract, ante with the applicable requirements of WL-I-45607. Simulated assesmoenc of reference cartridges shall be made in accordance with A.WWLI-P715 -501FA1.

4.4 ~est rne thodsan~-co.~e.d.ure~

4.4.1 J3ullet extra~.~i-gn. - The test shall be conducted in accordance with AMs!fU-P 715-501FA1 . The rate of travel of the test head shall be ot less than three nor more than six Inches per minute. 4.4.2 Residual str~~s_(rng~:gr~u?-.~ i.t~:~e)- - The test shall be conducted in accordance with AMSMU-P715.-5O1FA1. 4.4.3 ,Waterpro~ - The test shall be conducted in acco~dance with A!!SMUP715-501FAI. The container shall be evacuated to a pressure of 5 pounds per square inch belOw atmosphere pressure and held for 15 secoads. 4.4.4 Chamber pre:~we - The test shall be conducted in accordance with AMSMU-P715-501FA1, with the following exceptions: a. The test fixture shall be mounted so that the chamber pressure barrel assembly will be firing in a vertical (down)position. b. Container of sand, capable of stopping and containing fired bullets, may be placed directly under the muzzle of the chamber pressure barrel assembly. Velocity measurements are not required. c. Local safety regulations shall be exercised. used by the Proof Technician during all tests.
Safety

shield shall be

4.4.5 Function and cas<a~ - The test shall be conducted simultaneously with the chamber pressure test. When testing of a second sample is required, the teBt shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure prescribed for the chamber pressure test in AMSPOJ-P715 501FA1 and Para. 4.4.4 above, using the long piston and procedure in accordance with 4.h.5.1 for fouling shots. All reference pertaining to obtaining chamber pressure data shall be disregarded. 4.4.5.1 Five warming (fouling) shots shall be fired. To fire thewarming (fouling) shots, it shall be necessary to seat the appropriate pistons in their respective holes, (the Ion% piston in the chambep-pressure piston hole and the port-pressure piston in tbe port-pressure piston hole) . The pistons are placed holes and the anvils screwed down on the head of the pistons in the Piston until the pistons have reached their correct final nositions. Before each WarMing (fOuling) shot is fired, tbe anvils should be checked to aSSUre that they are in a snug position on the head of the pistons.

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MIL-c-46936LI(M7J) 4.4.6 Defect penal-t~ - If, In the chamber pressure test, a firing defect prevents the obtaining of a reliable result for the characteristic being tested, an additional shot shall be fired, The chamber pressure test shall not be penalized, but the acceptance or initial production sample shall be penalized for such defects in accordance with Table III. 5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY <

5.1 ~ackin~,Leve&A - (Worldwide shipment) The cartridges shall be packed in accordance with Drawing F10534O17. 5.2 Markingand lab.di.ng - Packingboxes shallbe markedand labeledin accordance with the applicable d.rawinz Cit.?? .in .5.1:, 6. NoTES
6.1 contracts Ordering or orders data Invitations for bids or request

for

proposal

and

will svecifvthe following:

6.1.1 6.1.2

Title, number and date of this specification. Type and level of packing.

6.1.3 Provisionfor the supply, maintenance and disposition of mandatory ballistictest equipmentfor acceptance inspection purposes. 6.1.4 Provisionfor the
containing the Government. final inspection submission results for of each acceptance lot of inspection ammunition reports presented to

6.1.5 Requirement for the contractor to provide and maintain an inspection system in accordance wfth YIL-I-45208, Inspection System Requirements.

6.2 Hazardnotice- The cartridge described herein and certain of its components are flammable andlor explosive and consequently present hazards in manufacture, handling, storaze and shipment. The contractor should recognize these hazards and take appropriate meawres to guard and protect against fire, explosion, adverse environment, corrosive atmosphere, rough induced incidents. handllng and electrically

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