Top Secret Covert Black Ops

Jerry Andrews · 09-19-2010, 06:00 PM

Seems as if we have a conspiracy going on here! Are you guys shooting low pressure modern loads in damascus guns or not? Sure are a lot of hints and some folks alluding to those allegations. Reminds me of some investigation operations where folks know the outcome of some work but no one ever seems to know who did it, why, or who was under surveillance if anyone was!
Jerry

ED J, MORGAN · 09-19-2010, 06:03 PM

Yes, we are. Check barrel thickness first.

Bill Murphy · 09-19-2010, 06:07 PM

I think it is time to push the "THANKS" button on Ed Morgan. He has hit the nail on the head about step one in determining the safety of composite barrels.

Autumn Daze · 09-19-2010, 06:29 PM

I sure am...RST's or home rolled....the secret is out....

Dean Romig · 09-19-2010, 07:35 PM

I have never been afraid of Damascus barrels. I think we all should be respectful of what can happen with any barrels that have been honed too thin - or have had dents improperly repaired - or barrels that have had the chambers lengthened to the point where the area of the beginning of the cone is dangerously thin - or where pits or occlusions in the composite barrels compromise their safety, whether Damascus or fluid steel.

I shoot some known brand 'off the shelf' loads in some of my guns where I know the barrels are stout enough and in "light game guns" I use low pressure loads.

King Brown · 09-19-2010, 08:23 PM

There's no conspiracy or nods and winks, my friend. I don't know a gunner who isn't shooting damascus, twist, laminate with loads around and under 7,000 psi without giving it a thought.

Bruce Day · 09-20-2010, 07:44 AM

I shoot them with brand name shells up to the Parker service limits for the gun when I want to use hunting loads.

Jerry, I've heard that some people are even using those old fashioned bamboo fly rods to catch fish. Probably just little fish.

Dean Romig · 09-20-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Day

Jerry, I've heard that some people are even using those old fashioned bamboo fly rods to catch fish. Probably just little fish.

Good one Bruce!!

Jerry Andrews · 09-20-2010, 07:29 PM

Lay a graphite rod on the ground and jump on it, then lay a bamboo rod on the ground and jump on it. You can still use the bamboo rod, the graphite rod will be crushed!
Thanks for the info guys on the shells. I have a C grade in here now, has a safety issue, with damascus/ or at least non regular steel barrels I'm going to try & buy. It's a 16 gauge, I can see me formulating a trip to NY or Mich for a trial on grouse. Jerry

Dean Romig · 09-20-2010, 08:17 PM

Jerry, what does that C show tha barrel steel to be? On the inscription on the top rib it will be either Damascus Steel or Bernard Steel if it is not "regular steel"? Nice! in any case. A sixteen gauge C grade is nice in anybody's book. I hope you're able to buy it... we want pictures please.