ISKRA (without container)
Cartridge cal. 12/70 with Italian primed case (Fiocchi Munizioni S.P.A.) and “Biorientabile H18” Italian wad (Gualandi).
Cartridge case is sealed by “Star” method.
Shot weight: 32-33 g. All sizes of lead shot.
Weight of powder charge: 1.7 g.
Powder trademark: Sunar.
Maximum pressure of powder gases: 70 ÌPà.
Shot velocity at the distance of 10 m from the muzzle: min 330 m/sec.
Accuracy of shooting from trunk with 0.5 mm muzzle at the distance of 35 m: max. 55%.
Small number of shot misfires and soft recoil provide efficient shooting throughout the hunting season.
The area of covering by lead-shot at the distance of 12 m is by 25% bigger than that of the cartridge with container. Consequently, striking the target at a short distance becomes easer.
Primary application of the cartridge is shooting in reeds, in forests, at locations, when high accuracy is not required.