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Pre-1912 I wonder if the proofhouse load and regulation load were always the same?

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I can't answer as to German practice, but I certainly can point to a 1937 British example, a .303 double rifle, for which the proof load was the standard Mk VII round (cordite 37 gr. - 174 gr. bullet)




BUT the regulation load was for the old 215 grain bullet (Mk III) round, more popular for sporting purposes. Same rifle, same barrels shown below:



The whole array of photos can be seen at this link.

Interesting!

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