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Hal · December 2, 2012, 02:28 PM

Ok -thanks - that makes sense that the high velocity could/would be hard on the gun.
I did find the specs on the SAAMI web site. It shows both have the same 24,000 psi limit.

I can see where an increased slide velocity could cause a cracked frame on a HS, but, I've still seen people caution to not use HV ammo in old single shot rifles, like the Quackenbush and/or the Stevens.
I'm a bit unclear on how the higher velocity of the HV could do anything there?

December 2, 2012, 02:28 PM	#6
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Ok -thanks - that makes sense that the high velocity could/would be hard on the gun. I did find the specs on the SAAMI web site. It shows both have the same 24,000 psi limit. I can see where an increased slide velocity could cause a cracked frame on a HS, but, I've still seen people caution to not use HV ammo in old single shot rifles, like the Quackenbush and/or the Stevens. I'm a bit unclear on how the higher velocity of the HV could do anything there?