I own and shoot a fair number of damascus barrel guns. Something over 20 at present. I have unfinished tubes and an example barrel sitting here. Of all the damascus guns that I own, there is only 1 I will not shoot. It is a Schrade with Bernard damascus barrels.



The reason is that the barrel walls 2" from the breech are much too thin. I measure them at .118". If you are going to invest in damascus guns, have them measured. If you are going to invest in a large number, purchase all the tools needed to properly measure them yourself. Purchase or reload shells to the proper pressures. Check for stuck wads between shots.

At this time, I shoot RST in all my vintage guns regardless of barrel composition.

Pete

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