Shotgunjones ,
Your cavalier attitude beggars belief .
I offered my well meaning advice for those of you who wished to safeguard your life and limbs to the best of your ability.
No where did I say that firing a proof load was all that was necessary .
What is necessary is to check the mechanical strength and integrity of any firearm used to the best of an individuals ability.
I shudder at how many exploded guns we see on US websites and forums , whilst hardly ever seeing any here in the UK.