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Old 10-12-2004 | 06:22 AM
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Charley
 
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Default RE: wet cartridges & chamber pressure

Oil in the chamber prevents the brass cartridge case from clinging to the chamber wall during peak pressure, thus increasing the back thrust on the breech.
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