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Just got off the phone with David Trevallion. He tells me that an 1877 Purdey 12 bore with Damascus barrels he's owned for 30 years just blew yesterday. The barrels were in perfect shape, not dented; the shooter was using RST low pressure loads. The shooter, a friend is bringing the gun over this afternoon for him to examine. He said he'll send photos. Will post them when/if they arrive.
Last edited by Argo44; 02/06/19 12:32 PM.
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This is gonna be interesting!
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So which one of you curmudgeons is it? "I also note that in the USA there is one chap who is active on websites who believes that all Damascus steel barrels are so dangerous they should be destroyed." https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/answers/wha...cus-steel-13767Seriously, interested in hearing the post-failure analysis.
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I have a damascus gun I shoot with only one factory load. It (7/8 ounce 12 ga) is reported at 6500 to 7500 psi by the maker. I otherwise load all my own low pressure loads at < 6000 psi.
RST does not list the pressures on their website so I wouldn't shoot them in any damascus gun without further information.
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As it is a Brit made gun just a couple of questions, what is the bore measurement, and chamber length now?
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I have a damascus gun I shoot with only one factory load. It (7/8 ounce 12 ga) is reported at 6500 to 7500 psi by the maker. I otherwise load all my own low pressure loads at < 6000 psi.
RST does not list the pressures on their website so I wouldn't shoot them in any damascus gun without further information. My experience is that RST is happy to provide pressures if you ask.
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So which one of you curmudgeons is it?
"I also note that in the USA there is one chap who is active on websites who believes that all Damascus steel barrels are so dangerous they should be destroyed."
I'm thinking the reference is to Randy Wakeman
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just finishing up a set of almost new Westley barrels. I had to bob the muzzles 3/4" after an obstruction caused the right side to blow out. Could be many causes on the Purdey barrels.
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RST will answer any questions about the pressures on their loads. I hope that more information about the blown 1877 Purdey barrels is posted. Argo44, did David Trevallion mention the minimum barrel wall thicknesses or any issues in the area where the barrels blew?
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Like I've always said you never know when they're gona blow...
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