Larry;
Been awhile since I read that article. You are likely correct that "Low Pressure" was not really the right term. As I do recall though it was a lighter load than factory 3" "Magnum" loads, both as to shot weight & pressure. I also recall he strongly advised against intentionally firing one of them in a 2½" chambered gun, but tested it just to see what it would do "If" he accidently did fire one in the short chamber. Problem is it could only take one shell in which everything went "Just Wrong" & until far more testing has been done I will stick to my refusal of firing a loaded shell longer than the chamber. I do fire 2 3/4" low pressure loads in my nominal 2½" & 2 5/8" chambers.
It is well to note that Bell strongly recommended "Only" proper loads for the gun in question. Seems at least some are taking it he recommended firing any 2 3/4" shell which is definately not the case. I find no fault with the tests he carried out & applaud him for bringing to the attention of modern shooters. Just think he really should have stated he was "Re-Affirming" what had been proven 60-70 yrs ago, rather than leaving the impression he "Discovered" it, at least that was my take on it.

Last edited by 2-piper; 10/23/07 12:33 AM.

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