In this paper, we present results of an experimental study of the target response of two materials subjected to the impact at ordnance velocities of about 820 ms~(-1) by three different types of deformable ogive shaped projectiles. Ballistic tests were conducted at a small arms range using standard rifles. Deformable shots made of soft steel and lead were impacted on aluminium alloy plates of 28mm thickness and mild steel plates of 20mm thickness. The typical shape and size of the crater and the influence thereon of the projectile are discussed. An attempt has been made to determine how much of the total kinetic energy of the shot is absorbed for deformation of the target and how much is absorbed by the shot for its own deformation and to correlate the energy absorbed by the shot for its own deformation to the hardness of the target material and impact energy of the projectile. Photographs of typical crater and shot deformations have been presented.
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