Damascus Barrel Wall Thickness Opinions
I purchased a 1 frame 12 gauge DH from a fellow member that came with two barrels, a 28" that is original to the gun and a 26" that was fitted. The 28" barrels had been set up with Briley inserts for 20 gauge. I was not real interested in the inserts and didn't purchase them hoping I could still shoot these barrels without. I have taken measurements of the BWT and here is what I came up with:
Right Barrel starting from the breech: 2 3/4"=.085, 4"=.074, 6"=.048, 8"=.040, 10"=.037, 12"=.035, and 15"=.030
Left Barrel starting from the breech: 2 3/4"=.080, 4"=.068, 6"=.048, 8"=.028, 10"=.023, 12"=.020, 15"=.020
What are your opinions on shooting these barrels. Is there enough meat on the bones or should I be getting the tubes so this is a functional set of barrels.
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