Rwalter63 ,

You are correct CVA uses the cold drawn process as does Traditions and Austin & Halleck...

The article in your reference and the article that was quoted in this string, written by Randy Wakeman, are Randy's attempt to create a problem. Randy has an agenda, Traditions, BPI/CVA/Winchester, have never replied to his liking when asked a direct question, and when they did he didn't like their explanation. Since then he has been on a one man campaign to rid us of these two companies. Another factor, he is a huge "buy" American fan which I agree with when possible.

Randy basis his campaign on the "Proof Stamp" on the barrel - He interprets this stamp to indicate the maximum pressure the barrel can successfuly stand over a large number of discharges... Traditions - CVA both maintain the stamp is not a pressure test and using a quote from Ray Crow Austin & Halleck. "and he is speaking for Austin & Halleck only"

I have a huge amount of resect for Ray and what he does so I really lean to following his words.

If in doubt always refer to your manual and if necessary follow up with a conversation with the manufacture - they really do want you to be safe...