Originally Posted By: Dan S. W.
Originally Posted By: Bladesmith
I also contacted Mr. Roster years ago and his excuse was " as long as shell manufactures say not to use their loads in Damascus barrel guns " that he was going to take the same stand.


I believe the warnings printed on shell boxes are simply to avoid "failure to warn" products liability lawsuits. I highly doubt shell manufacturers have done any research whatsoever on modern load suitability to vintage guns, you simply will never make it to a trial by jury if one blows up in your hands.


Any shells sold under SAAMI approval(pretty much all shells in the US) are mandated to carry this warning. This was decided at an industry meeting in the 1920's and remains in effect. The purpose in my mind was to sell more guns.

I read an interesting article about that meeting and how the warning became standard on American shotshells but I have no idea where I read that.

Last edited by SKB; 01/29/20 03:11 PM.
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