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.
Last edited by Rocketman; 09/26/07 04:24 PM.
