Procedural Steps: - TM-5-3835-222-BD0106

TM 5-3835-222-BD

WARNING

Extreme caution must be used when removing bullet

from casing. Round detonation may cause serious

injury or death.

Procedural Steps:

a. Remove the tube.

b. Cut the damaged end of the tube (see para 8-17).

c. Remove the bullet from the casing.

d. Plugging the end of the tube:

(1)

insert the tube into a vise. Leave approximately 2 inches of the tube protruding from the vise.

(2)

Lubricate the bullet with oil or hydraulic fluid.

(3)

Place the bullet in the tube with the pointed end in the tube.

NOTE

Make sure the bullet Is straight before hitting it.

(4)

Lightly tap the bullet to start it into the tube.

(5)

Hammer the bullet until it is flush with the tube end.

(6)

At this point, push the bullet farther into the tube with the hammer and blunt punch. Push

it approximately inch into the tube.

(7)

Form a star crimp around the end of the tube with the hammer and blunt punch. The notches

should be placed 90 apart.

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