Were I to have a blued .54 cal Deerstalker it would have .558" grooves with a max charge of 90 grns 3F with a 450 grn Maxi.
Would it be far out there to think I could have a barrel bored to 24 ga (.579") with the intent of a max charge of 60-70 grns of 3F pushing 7/8-1 oz shot? That would leave walls of 0.17925" vs 0.18975" thick.
It seems the reduction of powder, as well as weight in projectile ought to be enough to more than make up the difference. Is this a stretch?
Would it be far out there to think I could have a barrel bored to 24 ga (.579") with the intent of a max charge of 60-70 grns of 3F pushing 7/8-1 oz shot? That would leave walls of 0.17925" vs 0.18975" thick.
It seems the reduction of powder, as well as weight in projectile ought to be enough to more than make up the difference. Is this a stretch?