Damascus Barrels- yes or no?

[OH Osthaus]

this is a topic for which a search on this board will give you days worth of reading material

it seems that they have become what I shoot most of the time lately,

the readers digest version - damascus and twist barrels in proper condition (good wall thickness and no or light pitting) are generally considered safe to shoot with proper loads by most of us

NOW- ask what a proper load is




I do prefer lower pressure loads - no matter what the barrel material - they are old guns with old wood

[Double Play]

Bill,
I certainly hope their safe to shoot. The last three guns I’ve bought are all Damascus and will be in the woods this fall.

I also agree with Rick and shoot low pressure loads in all my guns not just the Damascus.