Accession Number:

ADA021630

Title:

A Method for Retrieving Fired Projectiles During the Data Acquisition Test

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL IL GENERAL THOMAS J RODMAN LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Hansen, Jerroll
• Piehl, Wayne
• Plude, Henry

Report Date:

1976-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

This report contains information on how to construct and use an inexpensive bullet catcher. The device can be constructed from materials available at most lumberyards. Most small and medium caliber projectiles can be caught in an undamaged condition for examination as part of weapon development programs.

Descriptors:

• *FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• *PROJECTILES
• CARDBOARD BOXES
• GUNSHIPS
• RECOVERY
• ROTATING BANDS
• STYRENE PLASTICS
• WOOD

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Guns

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE