Couldnt remember which jap it was recoiljunkie, slight case of crs here. Didnt he say he split the barrel and blew it completely out of a receiver without damaging the receiver beyond repair? Yes, it is somewhat comforting to know rifles can take that kind of abuse without going off like a grenade. Every shooter believes he has better sense right up to the moment he blows his face off. $hit can happen though.