MIL-PRF-48656B (W/ AMENDMENT-2), PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION: CARTRIDGES, SHOTSHELL (24-OCT-2012) [SUPERSEDING MIL-C-48656A]

MIL-PRF-48656B (W/ AMENDMENT-2), PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION: CARTRIDGES, SHOTSHELL (24-OCT-2012) [SUPERSEDING MIL-C-48656A]., This specification covers shotshell cartridges for use in military shotgun weapons (see 6.1). These cartridges are intended for use in US military weapons for tactical and training purposes. The 12 gauge cartridges procured to this specification are military unique because they must meet the military\'s propellant stability and shelf life storage requirements of 5 years, which exceeds commercial industries normal requirements. They must also meet the high and low temperature requirements for the combat rounds.