Question-
What is the rational ( other than cosmetic) for repairing a very slight ring bulge? The late Mr. Ruppell voiced the opinion that the barrels ( fluid steel) may actually be strengthened by the " cold tempering" caused by the pressures involved in the forces causing the bulge. Is the barrel integrity actually compromised?
In damascas barrels, I can understand that the welds and occlusions in the fabric of the metal may be deleteriously affected by pressures encouraging the " unraveling" of the ribands. Sleeving (I would prefer the Teague method to save those wonderful damascas patterns) or relining may be the only choice if the gun will remain a "shooter".
Any have any definitive data on ring bulges ?
best regards,
JBP