Shells for damascus guns

[Jeff Christie]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I make it a practice to shoot what the gun was originally intended to shoot. It's too easy for the odd stoutly loaded 2 3/4" shell to get mixed in with your others. For the odd occasions that my damacus and twist guns get used, the price of a flat or two of RST is cheap insurance. I started using Maxi-Lites in 2 1/2" and like them so much I also use them in 2 3/4".
One of my twist barreled guns had a minor bulge at the forcing cone, and while it was easily repaired, I can only assume it was the result of using a longer-than-intended shell, and probably paper.

I have a nice little PH 12 twist (1 frame) that has the very same problem- a slight bulge at the forcing cone of the left barrel. You indicated you had it "easily" repaired. Who did the work? I have chosen to ignore mine; shoot it with light loads; and not worry about it. I would appreciate the benefit of your thoughts

[edgarspencer]

I did. I made a mandrel and used a brass block and ball peen hammer.