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PJR · August 15, 2011, 06:03 PM

I think it was in the 60's when SAAMI agreed that all 20 gauge shells should be yellow to prevent 12/20 and less common 20/28 bursts. However, this agreement is for American-made shells only. While many European makers do make them yellow for sale in the North American market I have seen 20 gauge shells outside of the U.S. that weren't yellow.

August 15, 2011, 06:03 PM	#59
PJR Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2000 Posts: 1,127	I think it was in the 60's when SAAMI agreed that all 20 gauge shells should be yellow to prevent 12/20 and less common 20/28 bursts. However, this agreement is for American-made shells only. While many European makers do make them yellow for sale in the North American market I have seen 20 gauge shells outside of the U.S. that weren't yellow.