Ballistic Proof Testing

BPI now offers proof testing for your shotshell loads. Our new testing service will help you evaluate the safety and performance of your hand-loads, providing you with reliable data and peace of mind. To ensure accurate results and the safety of our technicians, we have established the following guidelines: 

•  Submission Requirements: All loads submitted for testing must include a complete written description, detailing all components used (including manufacturer and materials) and anticipated results. You must also supply a minimum of six shells per lot: five for ballistic testing and one for dissection and component analysis.  Proof of paid invoice, or order number, must also be included.
• Shipping: For safety and compliance, all ammunition must be shipped via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground and be properly marked with the mandatory "Limited Quantity" shipping label.
• Testing Exclusions: We only test smokeless powder loads. We cannot accept factory-loaded or industrial-type ammunition, destructive devices, or loads using black powder, black powder substitutes, or brass shotshells. "
• Lab Discretion: The final judgment of a load's fitness for testing is at the sole discretion of our lab personnel. We reserve the right to refuse to test any load. If a test is initiated and the first shot exceeds 25% of the SAAMI Max Average PSI, the test will be terminated, and testing fees are not eligible for refund.

Ammunition Requirements:

• We only test shotshells. We cannot accept any ammunition shorter than 2 inches.
• We do not test 8ga or 32ga shells.

BPI is committed to providing you with a high-quality, reliable testing service. Use reliable loading data and credible sources when preparing your loads for submission. If you have any questions, please contact our testing team.

Details and required documents:

Pressure Testing Details

Ballistic Testing Details and Description

Ballistic Testing Details_ Duplex Loads

Limited Quantity Label

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS TESTING PROGRAM, CLIENTS ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR OWN RELOADED AMMUNITION. BALLISTIC PRODUCTS, INC., ITS TESTING FACILITY, AND ITS PERSONNEL ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INJURIES, OR LOSSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE TESTING PROCESS OR RESULTS OR THE USE OF TESTED LOAD DATA. LABORATORY RESULTS ARE NOT A RECOMMENDATION OF USE. CLIENTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS WHEN HANDLING AMMUNITION. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THEIR ORDER. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, LIMITED OR FULL; SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY; AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH STANDARDIZED WARNINGS OF RELOADING, LEAD, DRAM EQUIVALENCE, POWDER AND PRIMER STORAGE AND THE SAFE AND APPROPRIATE USE OF FIREARMS PER SE OR THE USE OF PUBLISHED DATA EXACTLY AS SHOWN M AY RESULT IN ACCIDENTS WITH SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR BYSTANDERS.