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    Oregon Ballistic Laboratories

    Ballistic Testing

    Unmatched Customer Service

    As an A2LA-accredited laboratory (Certificate No.: 7169.01), OBL offers industry-leading resources and expertise to meet the most rigorous demands in ballistic testing.

    Our fully enclosed large-caliber range accommodates projectiles from .22 caliber to 25mm, while our traditional open ranges support up to .30 caliber AP projectiles at distances up to 15 meters.

    With decades of experience across standards like NIJ 0108.01, EN 1063:2000, UL 752, and STANAG 4569, we are one of the only private laboratories that offers advanced vehicle exploitation and battery testing conducted at our two remote outdoor ranges; OBL is equipped to handle complex, large-scale testing requirements efficiently.

    Our high throughput capability, combined with unmatched accuracy, ensures that clients receive results they can rely on, with customer care that prioritizes their needs at every step.

    What to Expect

    1

    Contact Us

    Contact us via email and include the desired testing service as well as basic information outlining your company's needs.

    2

    Submit a Project Request Form

    After we receive basic testing information we will send you a link to fill out our project request form.

    3

    Quote

    Once we review your project request form we will send you a formal quote for services, we will also discuss scheduling.

    4

    Send in Your Materials

    Next, you will submit payment and send materials you need tested to our lab at 2873 22nd St. SE, Salem, OR USA 97303.

    5

    Testing

    When we have received payment, materials and a finalized test plan we will begin testing your product.

    6

    Final Report

    Once testing is complete you will receive a formal report detailing the outcome of your product's testing.

    Equipment

    • •Multiple chambers offering extreme temperature and humidity conditioning (-85°F to 550°F)
    • •Drop testing
    • •UV chamber for coupons
    • •2gr., 4gr., 16gr. and 64gr. RCC
    • •.22 cal (17gr.), .30 cal, .50 cal and 20mm FSP
    • •FRA rock strike
    • •Custom projectile development

    Barrel List

    • •9mm Luger
    • •.357 Mag
    • •.357 Sig
    • •.40 S&W
    • •.44 Mag
    • •.22 cal LR
    • •5.45x39mm
    • •.223
    • •5.56mm
    • •NATO 5.7x28mm
    • •25mm
    • •7.26x39mm
    • •7.92x57mm
    • •.303 British
    • •.308
    • •.30-06
    • •.300 Remington Ultra Mag
    • •8mm Mauser
    • •.50 cal
    • •10 Gauge Smooth Bore
    • •14.5mm
    • •20mm FSP

    Armor

    • •RHA and HHA steel
    • •Transparent armor
    • •Aluminum alloys
    • •Composite armor
    • •Ceramic armor
    • •R&D testing
    • •Armored walls, building materials, and building products
    • •17gr., .30 cal, .50 cal and 20mm FSP
    • •Extreme humidity and temperature conditioning (-85°F to 550°F)
    • •Fuel tanks
    • •Ballistic Shields
    • •Batteries
    • •Aerospace exploitation
    • •Ground vehicle exploitation
    • •Structural armor

    We Can Test to the Following Standards:

    NIJ STD 0108.01 · STANAG 4569 · UL 752 · AEP-55 Vol. 1 · EN 1063:2000 · EN 1522/1523 · MIL-A-46099C · MIL-A-46100D · MIL-A-12560H · MIL-DTL-32332 · MIL-DTL-46063H · MIL-DTL-46077G · MIL-C-44050A · MIL-DTL-46077F · MIL-DTL-46192C · MIL-DTL-46193A · MIL-DTL-46177C · MIL-DTL-46593B · MIL-DTL-62474F · MIL-H-44099A · MIL-DTL-62474E · MIL-P-46593B · MIL-STD-2105B · MIL-STD-2105C · MIL-STD-3027 · MIL-STD-46027J · MIL-STD-662F · MIL-STD-810F · MIL-STD-810G · STANAG 2920 · MIL-V-43511D · FBI Test Protocol · HPW-TP-0500.03 · ITOP 1-2-505 · ITOP 2-2-713 · ITOP 4-2-508 · ITOP 4-2-805 · SD-STD-01.01 G

    Darius Nuttbrock

    Darius Nuttbrock

    Ballistic, Body Armor, FE/BR Range Director

    Dnuttbrock@oregonbl.com