ryle Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 Hi there all, A simple question as I bought these years ago, never used them and am now wondering... are these 'HP' steel? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 5 minutes ago, ryle said: Hi there all, A simple question as I bought these years ago, never used them and am now wondering... are these 'HP' steel? Many thanks! It says High Velocity Steel on the front of the box. These should not be used unless your gun is proofed for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryle Posted October 25 Author Report Share Posted October 25 Thanks! I was unsure weather 'High Velocity' was a sort of marketing slogan. My experience of buying steel is limited to that very box approx 13yrs ago I was unsure weather HP are marked only as HP. Thanks for the help, I'll give em away sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 Look at the load/proof requirements on the box that should tell you all you need to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN749 Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 I believe HP steel loads are 3 inch, so I say no,they are standard load steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryle Posted October 25 Author Report Share Posted October 25 I'll double check the box and see. Im sticking 'em through a Beretta 682 Gold E. Not an ancient gun but don't wanna blow ot up ha ha! Id obviously change her chokes down to a half at the tightest. I used to have half an idea with proof marks etc as I was partial to an old English gun or two, but this is so long ago I've completely forgot nowadays. When i buy the usual clay cartridges, i don't have to give it a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 39 minutes ago, TOPGUN749 said: I believe HP steel loads are 3 inch, so I say no,they are standard load steel. Not quite correct. Hull do a Sovereign 2 3/4" HP only steel clay load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 if its got a fleur de lis or says high performance on the box it requires the higher proof, if not its a standard steel load. its as simple as that. all the big uk names also stamp each individual cartridge high performance so that its still a warning if you mix them into a cartridge bag those are a standard steel load, hull do sell a cartridge called "steel game extra" and theyre high performance and are marked with the fleur de lis but those youve got are a standard load mental how often this comes up still, and its mental how many comment with duff info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 I would contact Hull Cartridge Company. They are very good and responding and will tell you what they are suitable for in regard to how your gun is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrowning2 Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Does not each cartridge have to be printed on as HP steel if it is, possibly also with max pressure 1050bar otherwise if the cartridges get separated from the box how would you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Just now, rbrowning2 said: Does not each cartridge have to be printed on as HP steel if it is, possibly also with max pressure 1050bar otherwise if the cartridges get separated from the box how would you know? Yes it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Hello, Have you looked on the Hull Cartridge web site ? They have what looks like the same Cartridge and Box with all the info required, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 15 hours ago, Stimo22 said: It says High Velocity Steel on the front of the box. These should not be used unless your gun is proofed for them Might be worth a read: CIP/SAAMI Regulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Just shoot them you are fine! 682 Gold E is HP flyr de lys so fine for 3” mag steel. Half choke or less, just go and shoot and don’t make yourself look silly but emailing hull etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryle Posted October 27 Author Report Share Posted October 27 On 26/10/2024 at 13:53, Fargo said: Just shoot them you are fine! 682 Gold E is HP flyr de lys so fine for 3” mag steel. Half choke or less, just go and shoot and don’t make yourself look silly but emailing hull etc I'll do just that I rekon. Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 They are 100% standard steel the HP variants are marketed as Steel Game Extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 It doesn’t matter whether they’re HP or not, they’ll be fine through your shotgun. It wont ‘blow up’. If in any doubt just use open chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 Gordon Bennet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 touché Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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