The Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-043-8343, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-043-8343 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Chamber Depth for Which Designed | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Shot Load Size Designator | NO.00 BUCKSHOT |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988040379 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M162 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A011 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Buckshot Pellet Quantity | 9 |
| Cartridge Design Type | BUCKSHOT |
| Material | PLASTIC CARTRIDGE CASE |
| Gross Weight | 66.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1417.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Propelling Charge Weight | 3.750 OUNCES PER LINEAR FOOT OZ |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0012 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A011 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 10522423 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-01-043-8343 is a Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-01-232-8338. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-01-043-8343: Chamber Depth for Which Designed: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Shot Load Size Designator: NO.00 BUCKSHOT; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1305-01-043-8343 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.