This concern over barrel pressure test issues is all fine and good but hardly the job or responsibility of forum members. The way I look at this entire issue is, we all understand the mark on a BPI barrel is something placed there from the House of Ebar which sets a standard necessary by the Spanish government to ship the barrels outside the country.

We are all aware of the horror stories of barrels blowing up. The trouble with most actual incidents is, we are shown a few pictures, and told all detail have been sealed by agreement. We know that some people have made it a personal crusade to try and change the standards set. I commend them for their devotion to this cause, whether all agree with their agenda or not. I truly feel that these people are attempting to make set standards in the muzzleloading industry that would some day benefit all muzzleloader shooters.

We are also aware that there are thousands of satisfied BPI owners out there with rifles that shoot, perform and look as good (in their opinion) as any of the high dollar rifles out there.

So what it simply boils down to is a personal choice. If you feel the United States government and a business would sell a product in this country that is dangerous to the people who use it, that BPI products when used within the guidelines of manufacturer recommendations are dangerous, and that some of these substandard firearms are out there waiting for an accident to happen, DO NOT PURCHASE A BPI PRODUCT. Purchase instead a rifle with a more trusted record behind them.

If you are not convinced that the barrel pressure issues are a true concern or at least something you can live with. You want to purchase a quality rifle for less money. And you expect excellent customer service and support. And you have faith in the company and the reports of thousands of other satisfied BPI owners and shooters, the purchase what you want, trust, and is in your price range.