Shotshell Pressure Question?

[Mike Stahle]

Any of you guys ever try this brand of low pressure shells?

http://neweraammunition.com/

[Leighton Stallones]

I bought some of these also, in the commerative box and e mailed Federal as to the pressure. I received a semi generic answer back telling me to assume that all of their ammo was 10,000psi or more

[Opening Day]

Mike, I shoot alot of New Era ammo, matter of fact I think I have about five or six flats that need to be shot..... Nice low pressure ammo and if you need something custom load Brian will do it for you. Great company

[Roundsworth]

Brad Bachelder is listed as a New Era retailer. I have tried Polywad Vintagers and like them. I noticed that RST seems to be the cartridge of choice with most of the forum members. Is there something about Polywad that I don't know?

[Leighton Stallones]

Although Federal sent me the reply about 10,000 psi assumptions, I do not believe they are over 8500 psi and maybe less from shooting them. I don't shoot them in my damascus simply because of the recoil of 1 1/8, but millions of this nature have been shot in Damascus and laminated for over 100 years.

[Mike Stahle]

Is there an actual hard number used as a standard breaking point for high and low pressure determination?

[Mike Stahle]

Originally Posted by Leighton Stallones

I bought some of these also, in the commerative box and e mailed Federal as to the pressure. I received a semi generic answer back telling me to assume that all of their ammo was 10,000psi or more

I did the same this morning, anxious to see what reply I get back.

[Ed Blake]

"High" and "Low" pressure designations are relative terms in regards to vintage shotguns. I use a rule of thumb of anything over 8,500 psi is considered high, and if you think your gun can't handle 8,500 psi (for one reason or another) the gun should not be shot. Period. Go read Sherman Bell's series in the DGJ.

[Autumn Daze]

Mark, I have shot Poly-Wad shells for year's before RST came out. Jay Menefee run's a great company,is very free with info and deserves at least some of our business. But I must confess that when I have to buy shell's and not shoot my reloads RST is my shell of choice.

[Feathersjr]

I received an e-mail sales flyer from Gander Mountain last week and they showed those boxes on sale for $39.99 per 5 boxes (125 shells). The flyer also showed they were sold out. Just guessing, but Federal probably had a sales promotion.