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REPUBLIC OF SERBIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Material Resources Sector Defensive Technologies Department
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ANALYSIS OF LEAD REPLACEMENT IN SMALL ARMS and carbine AMMUNITION PRODUCTION
МIHAILO ERČEVIĆ Prvi Partizan А.D, Užice, m.ercevic@yahoo.com
Abstract: This research discusses the replacement of lead in production of small arms and carbine ammunition. Materials that may eventually replace lead in production are considered, as well as advantages and disadvantages compared to the lead, possibility of procurement, price, technology of development. Here are presented some constructive solutions for leadless bullets in certain small arms and carbine calibers, as well as analysis of leadless ammunition through the results of internal ballistics, accuracy and effects upon target. Research also contains structural solutions for bullets made of solid material, so-called solid bullets and bullets manufactured of sintered material, and their analysis. Realistic evaluation of the possibilities of leadless ammunition production is presented, as well as level of quality and reliability that can be achieved and the fulfillment of tactical and technical requirements that are imposed. Key words: lead, tin, tungsten, bismuth, sinter.
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