Phil

Most times, the barrel ruptures because it cannot withstand commonerrors associated with today's inlines -- today's inexperienced shooters.However, that does not give an escape clause to the manufacturer when accidents happen. With a sealed unit that's loaded from the muzzle, no-fault insurances kick-in to protect the companies affected -- but after several years of paying lawsuit-after-lawsuit, the company can no longer afford the insurance.

That company which Randy dislikesneeds to do a better job allowing for mistakes in bullet-seatment --- allowing for mistakes when pellets crack & air gaps form. Parts should not go flying when these mistakes occur with three pellet loads. The barrel should only balloon....ie... like stronger T/C, Knights....not come apart/rupture due to soft, extruded steel that's pressure-tested only to proper specswhen the shooter/gun techdoes everything correctly in loading//seating the bullet/powder.

That's why this company that Randy dislikes is in deep-deep trouble... I think anyways.

No I do not believe you dislike me yet. You appear to be very rational while going too much gray-area on me...lol

BTW... I own soft, extruded equipment...lol
I am super-careful in every step of this fine sport while using Randy's not-so-favorite barrels. I am happy to report that no actions are present to blow out -- no breechplugs to come unglued -- all are sidelocks & yes... I was once forced to get a stitch or two after profusely bleeding when a nipple came flying outonce.... ever see several red-colored 3" square patches on a shooting table?...lol.