I didn't mean anything by the thin comment other than I have a long way to go and a lot to learn before I'd attempt anything like that. I do understand exactly what you are saying about the ferrel thickness but there is still hoop stress to that area. Not nearly as much where the chamber ends but still some pressure. It was made because I was truly surprised at how thin they left it not in anyway meant to be a derogatory comment. I'm still trying to come to grips with the whole profile of the barrels. It differs so much from bolt actions. There is generally so much less barrel weight in the DR profiles.

Sorry if I offended you that wasn't my intention. I also didn't mean my comments as derogatory to the make of the firearm. To me that is amazingly thin. Still is, but as I said in my ealier post it is obviously safe.

BB