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Originally Posted by edgarspencer
Since black powder was the cancer that killed so many damascus barrels, why would you use it? There are so many loads which yield lower pressures with acceptable ballistics.
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Edgar, I don’t believe black powder caused the ruination and havoc of any vintage barrels. All of the destruction was simply a result of neglect due to the lack of cleaning after use. Some of my oldest doubles (mid 1880’s) have unblemished bores from black powder use. I suppose I am a true traditionalist, vintage doubles were made for black powder use. I enjoy the sound, the smell and the smoke.