Jager, you have to remember that when it comes to velocity, Brits and Americans are--once more--"two peoples divided by a common language". 1350 fps would be velocity at the muzzle. What we commonly call "muzzle velocity" in the States is actually the velocity 3 feet from the muzzle--and there's a significant difference between the two. Example: A 1 1/8 oz load of 6's, with a listed American MV of 1250 fps, has a TRUE MV of 1348 fps--just about what you gave for those Brit loads. And for your typical American pheasant hunter, that particular load would definitely be on the light side of what most shoot.
