Originally Posted By: Rookhawk
Hi Garten,

3. The pressure "safety" of these shells is dubious. I have in writing from Hevi Shot that the pressures of the shells are between 7500-8500 psi each. That is the difference between under proof and over proof tolerances for an English gun proofed to 850 bar / 3 tons. Buyer beware that they aren't quite as nice as you might hope.


The Northwood is proofed 3 1/2 tons (it is a 3" gun) and I also have a Lang and a Greener each at 3 1/4 tons. The Classic Doubles cartridges should be perfectly fine for these particular guns, no?

Last edited by Gartenmeister; 08/31/11 02:57 PM.