Accession Number:

ADA180437

Title:

Caliber .22 Rimfire Blank System for M16 Rifles.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1984-1986,

Corporate Author:

ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER DOVER NJ CLOSE COMBAT ARMAMENTS CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Mahtook,Raymond A.
• Kurek,John S.
• Brands,Raymond K.

Report Date:

1987-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

This studys determinations successfully demonstrated the utilization of a caliber .22 rimfire blank system as a substitute for the standard 5.56-mm, M200 blank cartridge in the M16 rifles. Compatability of the prototype rimfire blank system in the M16 rifles was firmly established and the possibility of a substantial cost savings realized. Further efforts to refine the configuration for competitive procurement and fielding will be performed.

Descriptors:

• *TRAINING AMMUNITION
• *SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
• COSTS
• PROCUREMENT
• SAVINGS
• UTILIZATION

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE