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arcticap · April 6, 2019, 05:56 PM

Someone on THR who has the same 1861 model also reported a slight bulge about 1 inch into his barrel from the same type of squib event.
His barrel didn't burst and he said that its accuracy is acceptable.
But maybe it's a more common occurrence than I realized.
I'm glad that I load off the frame and can see that the chambers are loaded with powder before ramming.

April 6, 2019, 05:56 PM	#4
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Someone on THR who has the same 1861 model also reported a slight bulge about 1 inch into his barrel from the same type of squib event. His barrel didn't burst and he said that its accuracy is acceptable. But maybe it's a more common occurrence than I realized. I'm glad that I load off the frame and can see that the chambers are loaded with powder before ramming. Last edited by arcticap; April 7, 2019 at 01:07 PM.