A while back I bought a used .54 TC barrel that had a good bore at a very reasonable price.
The seller stated that it was drilled for a scope mount.
When I got the barrel , it had 5 holes drilled in the top of the barrel.
Some had stripped threads and others were infilled with solder.
Not being the best quality of workmanship , I do not really Trust this barrel.
So , I built a small jig so I can Proof Test the barrel before I decide to use it or sell it to someone else.
Can someone give me a little guidance on what loads I should try for Proof testing.
Some people tell me that just double your powder load.
Others say , double the projectels.
I decided to build the cradle in case the barrel Fails and becomes a pipe bomb.
I wouldn't want to destroy a good stock or lock if the barrel recoils too much or Fails.
I have it set up so I can pull the trigger with a Very Long String just for safety.