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Semi Magnum - Super Magnum

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  • 18-02-2012 5:52pm
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    rsole1
    Registered Users Posts: 601 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone tell me if my 20 bore shotgun is capable of firing B&P supermagnum 70mm, 35gramme cartridges. On the gun itself it says proof tested TM. I have fired RC20 Semi Magnum 70mm, 32gramme with no problems. Both cartridges state that max 1050Bar. However on the B&P Supermagnum on the box it states "to be used exclusively on guns 1370 bar proofed (P*S*F)" The gun itself is capable of firing 3 inch cartridges if that means anything. How do I know what the gun is proofed to? Is the TM some sort of code?

    Regards.


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    Mr.Flibble
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    What model shotgun?


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    rsole1
    Registered Users Posts: 601 ✭✭✭rsole1


    Mr.Flibble wrote: »
    What model shotgun?

    IZARM


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    landkeeper
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    there should be a pressue rating on the barrel 900kg 1050kg or 1370 kg if in doubt don't risk it a new face is expensive ;)


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    rsole1
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    landkeeper wrote: »
    there should be a pressue rating on the barrel 900kg 1050kg or 1370 kg if in doubt don't risk it a new face is expensive ;)

    After the serial No. on the barrel are two numbers stamped separately a 90 should I assume that this means 900kg?


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    landkeeper
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    can you strip it and have a good look at the proof marks maybe post pics


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    rsole1
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    Landkeeper,

    Here are pics of the only proof marks that are on the gun. I have already been firing 32g magnums through it with no problems, but if it is not safe I won't continue.

    Have been reading that these Turkish guns don't have the same marks as European guns.


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    rsole1
    Registered Users Posts: 601 ✭✭✭rsole1


    I sent this email to the gun manufacturer in Turkey and got this reply.



    Dear Sir,



    I have purchased an Izarm 20 gauge O/U shotgun, my question is what is the gun proofed to ? I notice stamped on the barell is "90" right next to the serial number, is this 90 bar ? If so, would it not be safe to fire cartridges with "max 1050 bar" on them ?



    Thanking you in kind anticipation of your reply.









    Dear Sir,

    Proof means it is checked by heavy cartridges ( more than 1050 bar ) before we put the gun in c. box.

    You can use it with 1050 bar.No problem.

    Best Regards,



    Ilker


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