Gunman, I blame Europe for wanting standardisation in everything; not just Proof but bananas too!
That sounds like the article. What a chump!
Just looked at my Tolley 2". Original proof 1936 - 37 with no proof mark as to shot load but one put on by the maker saying 7/8 oz. (as in the above picture by Recoil Rob)then a later 1969 mark saying 2 3/4 Tons per sq. in. No re-proof mark had been added as I guess the barrel flats were getting a bit crowded.
I usually use either Eley 2" cartridges or my homeloads and have no recoil problems. I do still have a few boxes of Lyalvale stuff loaded into green cases and at least 25 years old. Never noticed a problem with them either. I wonder if they have altered the load? If I see some later ones I'll get hold of a box. Curious about that. Lagopus.....
