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Per loads for short chambered damascus barrels. The key is to use loads that produce low pressure. There are plenty of loads that can be assembled in 2 3/4" hulls and have nitro powder. The trick here is a good understand of loading tables and a willingness to stick to them. Note that BP loads are not necessarily cream puffs. If the gun can established safe to shoot, there will be a low pressure 2 3/4" reload or special purchase load suitable. The steel barrels are not necessarily stronger than the damascus - all older guns should be checked by a gunsmith who knows doubles. The concept that steel barrels make a gun OK to shoot is not in keeping with what is well known about their metalurgy.
Current condition of the barrels is just as important as their original quality.
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I have a 51 here in the shop now, hope to be shooting it in about a week or so. Barrels are fit on the action and will be put on face tomorrow. Have to make the quarter rib and packing pieces. The outside was very rough but surprisingly the action was good on the inside. I believe it will be a very nice shooter.
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Sadly these were givin' the thumbs down by my local gunsmith for shooting. I've taken numerous antique guns to him over the last 15 years and he's never let me down. Man i'm bummed but i like my hands and face so i'll move on.
I still really like these so i'll have to see if i can't find another that checks out ok.
I do appreciate all the information you all contributed! Thanks!
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What was the reason he gave you the thumbs down? Did he measure barrels wall thickness, or find some fault you had not noticed before?
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Lahti1935A,
Good for you. I am sorry they are not shooters, but you did a really good thing. If you are looking for Husqvarna's in particular there are several sources. Joe Salter usually has some rolling blocks. Ken at Kebco is always a good source, you have to call him.
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Thanks fellas! I'll find another one in a few weeks or so. I was looking at a bunch at Simpsons Ltd tonight but thier prices seem on the high side, mostly around $400 for ok ones. I'll keep looking.
Jason
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