Sherman Bell's articles are very well done and well written. What he has taken the time and trouble to do "proves" a lot, to me. Proof, to some, only occurs when the test contains the answer they wanted to see. If you want to shoot Damascus guns, use the light loads(meaning less shot), at lower velocity(1150-1200fps), at lower pressures(7-8000psi or less) that are repeatedly recommended here. If you don't want to shoot Damascus, DON'T.

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