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A pre - WWI Parker “Vulcan” (courtesy of Ron Graham) barrel was AISI 1015.
A post - WWI Parker “Vulcan” barrel (courtesy of Dave Suponski) was AISI 1030.
Modern steel loads have a thick shot cup to protect the bores from scoring, but neither of those barrels were designed for steel.
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The Following User Says Thank You to Drew Hause For Your Post:
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09-08-2019, 07:19 PM
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OK, point taken. Thx.
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