Shotshell Pressure Question?

[Bruce Day]

Mike, pardon me for being stupid, but what is a maximum average? I wonder if I fell asleep in college math classes.

Bill, I'm surprised you are here to tell the tale. No unraveling of the damascus barrel, no shrapnel, all fingers still? I suspect that a 1 1/8oz 2 3/4 dre load with larger shot could actually kill a pheasant. I know, all the Golden Pheasant and Black Swarm and $15 a box manufacturers don't think so, but maybe I'll try it again this season.

Did I mention the Benelli auto that blew the barrel midsection? Yep, a buddy sent me the photo. His brother slipped a 20ga shell into a 12ga barrel by accident. Proof positive that Benelli barrels should not be shot.

[Mike Stahle]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

Mike, pardon me for being stupid, but what is a maximum average? I wonder if I fell asleep in college math classes.
Bill, I'm surprised you are here to tell the tale. No unraveling of the damascus barrel, no shrapnel, all fingers still? I suspect that a 1 1/8oz 2 3/4 dre load with larger shot could actually kill a pheasant. I know, all the Golden Pheasant and Black Swarm and $15 a box manufacturers don't think so, but maybe I'll try it again this season.

Did I mention the Benelli auto that blew the barrel midsection? Yep, a buddy sent me the photo. His brother slipped a 20ga shell into a 12ga barrel by accident. Proof positive that Benelli barrels should not be shot.

LOL Bruce, you got me brother, I have no idea.
The more I look into this Damascus barrel and pressure thing,
the more confused I’m getting. My eyeballs are starting to bleed
and I have started on the second roll of duck tape around my head.
I’m beginning to truly think this whole thing was indeed invented
by the big gun and ammo. manufactures to sell new guns and super
duper 4” magnum hit the moon shotshells.