Originally Posted By: 2-piper

Now let me state this as simple as I know how; I have little doubt these tests were carried out & that the results were as stated. I am in no way calling Mr Thomas a liar.


Miller, do you often look in the mirror and argue . . . with yourself? Why should I have to give you any reason why a faster-burning powder seems to recoil less, when:
a. You agree the IMI tests were carried out;
b. You agree the results were as stated (the shooters unanimously observed less recoil with the faster powder); and
c. You're stating that Thomas did not lie about the tests.

Your only complaint--which is quite accurate, I readily admit--is that Thomas did not print complete results including powder types involved, etc. True--just like Burrard did not publish complete results for his conclusion that long shells, loaded to proper pressure parameters, are perfectly safe in short chambers. And in that latter case, Thomas did in fact publish complete, comparative results.

Looks to me like a tie between two dead Brits.