Rabbit;
Since you do not have Vol II will give this excerpt from pg 154;
"" In 1938 I tested some of the first lot of british fully crimped paper-tubed cartridges which were issued. These, as has already been explained, were loaded in 2 9/16" cases. I fired a series of ten shots for pressure & obtained very even & perfectly normal results. Two months later I tested another lot which were loaded in 2 3/4" paper-tube cases. The shot charge in both lots was 1 1/16oz & the powder charges were similar. I fired 25 shots for pressure & again obtained a very even series with no higher pressure than those given by the first lot. Since 1946 I have tested many more lots & these results have proved quite definitely that for all practical purposes any increase in pressure due to the longer cartridge case really does not exist provided the correct powder & shot charges for a nominal 2½" cartridge are used. ""
This is quoted directly from Burrards writings. If Thomas ever acknowledged this & if in fact he gave Burrard credit for anything on the subject other than a ""Flat condemnation of "All" use of a 2 3/4" case in a 2½" chambered gun"" I would like to have a quote on it. Given that quote I will retract my statements & appoligize for them. In the meantime I have stated my opinion.
