I don't have any proof but just do the maths. I saw a shotgun go through proof. The gun was broken down, pressure bearing parts measured, re-assembled and tested then broken down again and...
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Type: Posts; User: Chance
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I don't have any proof but just do the maths. I saw a shotgun go through proof. The gun was broken down, pressure bearing parts measured, re-assembled and tested then broken down again and...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
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"Each and every blackpowder firearm must pass a pressure proof test in the official CIP proof house of Gardone to receive the modern blackpowder proof marks. QUOTE]
There...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Indian made long guns are sold in the UK as both inert wall hangers and as firearms. All firearms bear proof marks. It is illegal to sell a firearm here that is not proof marked.
Chance
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Many thanks - that is what I was hoping to hear. Is that 4-6 bullets mixed with pure lead? How much lead?
Chance
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I had the idea to melt a few old pewter tankards into small ingots. Bought a Lee pot and instructions say it cannot be used to melt pewter! Any comments?
Chance
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