JOe, Yes,I see where your comments are directed. My response was on the examination of the gun prior to shooting it. The section your referring to, I assumed was the scorching of the blast. Looking at it after the fact didn't raise any red flags. My concern was the tooling marks present in the bore. I gave the barrel to a friend in OHio and will refer to him to reexamine the area you describe. Looking at the photos it looks to be pitted as you said. I'll have Terry look it over. Now to the other questions: Reloaded ammo on PW progressive press.Reload was STS hull,Clays powder,1 oz, believe windjammer or CB equiv.wad, 5800psi. Brother and I went over that press, time and again to see where any steps that would allow for a double charge but unless a purposeful act it seems unlikely. Glen went over and cleaned all press components after the incident and we went on using the same load with no other mishaps. We took apart the remainder of the loads in the box and all were on the money for powder wt. etc. We settled on that load years ago and have not changed except this past year went to 7/8oz shot when prices went up and I think we'll stick with it, It shoots good.
