4seventy
(Sponsor)
05/02/13 02:05 PM
Re: Double Rifle Action Strength comparisons

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while maximum Italian proof, 50% excess pressure over service load, proof equals 7,450 BAR (93,539 psi




DRJ,
Both Italy and France are members of CIP to the best of my knowledge, and would use CIP rules.
CIP requires proof loads for rifles to be 125% of the max service load pressure.

A maker, an individual, or a company "could" ask for a higher percent proof load if they wanted, but I sincerely doubt that any break action double rifle would ever be subjected to a proof load of 7450 bar. Both the Verney Carron and the Sabatti would be built strong for sure, but I can't see too many double rifles surviving proof loads producing 108,053 psi!

The CIP requirement for a proof load for the .458 Win Mag is 5375 bar (77957 psi). This is the service load pressure of 4300 bar multiplied by 125%.

Jack, I think some of your bar to psi (and other) calculations are off.
You can check here.
bar-psi psi-bar



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