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02-27-2012, 08:02 AM

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Parker used service and proof load pressures are set out in the table on p.515, TPS. You'll find that a chamber pressure of 7000psi is on a very conservative, low side. Parker made no load distinctions between fluid, damascus and twist steel barrels.

Here is a photo my old GHE 12ga with so-called high brass loads.

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