I normally shoot low pressure smokeless loads through vintage guns. For hunting I will use modern factory loads in guns with both fluid and Damascus barrels that have sufficient minimum barrel wall thickness! I have on occasion even shot Federal steel shot through thick but tightly choked Damascus barrels with no ill effect. Oh, do not do this with a gun that you cannot afford to destroy!
Before I started blasting with modern ammo I bought the Hosford Barrel Wall Thickness Gauge set to determine the minimum barrel wall thickness at 1/2" intervals from breach to muzzle. Also, my guns are Parkers, LC Smiths, Lefevers, and AH Fox's.
Legal disclaimer: Do not try this at home!
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USMC Retired
USMC Distinguished Marksman
USMC Distinguished Pistol Shot
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