OCR Text |
Show 113 Cu. Ft. of Nitrogen $ 3.87/ cylinder ( Ave.. 15 shots/ cylinder) .26 cents/ shot Therefore, a breakdown per shot is as follows: 1 Fin assembly $ 1.95 2 Pounds nitramon S- Primer at .44/ 1b. .. 88 I No. 6 Blasting Cap .033 I Nose cone, 2" diameter .16 I 12" piece of safety fuse .015 ( includes trimming to 7") 1 Charge of N as propellent .26 1 Small amount of glue .05 $ 3,348 Total per standard projectile Investigation this spring indicates that a reduction in cost per standard 2 lb. fin stabilized projectile for next winter season 1965- 66 is going to be possible. The Diamond King Co., makers of the fin assembly, reports that fin assemblies will be reduced to under $ 1.50 each. For the following cost study, assume $ 1.50 as the cost of fin assembly. Investigation with the DuPont people indicate that by using Nitramon S in the lead can a reduction of .11 cents per round is possible while still retaining the same amount of " wallop" as delivered by 2 pounds of Nitramon S- Primer. Contemplated cost of fins for next season, 1965- 66 is $ 1.50 each Nitramon S $ 32.50/ 100 lbs. FOB Denver 16.25/ case ( 50- 1 lb cans case) .33/ 1b. ( 1 can) |