Some of the
CIP shotshell pressure standards have changed since the 2012 post, and are relevant in that lots of CIP member nation loads are now available
The
Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives
https://bobp.cip-bobp.org/en/tdcc_pu...idge_type_id=7
12g 50mm, 60mm, 65mm, and 70mm
“Standard Proof” lead or steel (limited to no larger than 3.25 mm / U.S. No. 4s and max. fps 1,300)
Numbers are transducer BAR converted to PSI.
Maximum Average (SERVICE) Pressure 740 BAR = 10,733 psi;
Maximum Statistical Individual Pressure 850 BAR = 12,328 psi
Mean PROOF Pressure 930 BAR = 13,489 psi
(The original 1984 chart, which was revised in 1990, indicates 12g PROOF 960 BAR = 13,924 psi. The number was revised to 930 BAR)
12g 3” & 3 1/2” “High performance/Superior Proof”
Maximum Average (Service) Pressure 1050 BAR = 15,229 psi
Maximum statistical individual pressure 1200 BAR = 17,405 psi
Magnum proof 1320 BAR = 19,145 psi
12g STEEL regulations: the barrels should carry the High Performance Steel Fleur de Lys stamp and be marked “Steel Shot”
Both 65 and 70 mm
16g standard is SERVICE 780 BAR or 11,313 psi;
MSIP 900 BAR or 13,053 psi;
PROOF 980 BAR or 14,214 psi.
(The original 1984 chart indicates 16g PROOF 1020 BAR = 14,794 psi.
The number was revised to 980 BAR in 2006.)
Both 65 and 70 mm
20g standard is SERVICE 830 BAR or 12,038 psi;
MSIP 950 BAR or 13,779 psi;
PROOF 1040 BAR or 15,084 psi.
(The original 1984 chart indicates 20g PROOF 1080 BAR = 15,664 psi.
The number was revised to 1040 BAR 11-2021.)