SLEEVED BARRELS PROOF TESTED...

[J. A. EARLY]

I have a beautiful GH with barrels marked "sleeved," the crown and BNP below that, .729, 2 3/4", marked 3 1/4 tons per square inch. On a number two frame.

I found the discussion below that states the British ton to be higher than an American ton. Still the discussion states that would be proofed at 9800 psi.

I always figured these barrels to be some of the stoutest and have always shot regular loads in them. Was thinking about using high powered factory loads for turkeys, but now am confused that they may not be as strong as the original Damascus barrels were. Thoughts? Do I need to baby this gun with low pressure loads?

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