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Please do not let this thread die off. It is interesting to a considerable number of people. Lets get back to the discussion of the issues and techniques perhaps

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John,
I honestly believe that sometimes the best information on a subject like this will come out of debate between those who have experience in the matter and have "been there and done that."
Ron is obviously someone who has this type of experience in building double rifles.
However it would be a rather useless debate if one person said "this is how you must or must not do it" and everyone else agreed.

Threads on homemade doubles IMO can be put right next to threads on 45-70 for DG, 458 Win vs 458 Lott, buckshot for DG, and buffalo charges on video.
All those topics seem to bring out the best and worst from forum members at times.

Any statements I make regarding double rifles built on shotgun frames will deal with safety as the NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
Also I will not get deeply involved in threads where I do not have some experience.
ANY claims that I make or have made here, I am happy to back up.
I would also like to mention that I do not participate in any other forums involved in shooting or hunting or building rifles.
There is far too much drama involved on other forums and I am not interested in the constant fighting like what seems the norm at other sites.

As others have said you do need to have a thick hide to avoid being offended at times on the net type discussions.
Those who think their hide has been pierced could maybe sometimes benefit from reading some of their own words which may well have done a little hide piercing themselves.
It usually takes two to tango.

Ron,
One of the good things to come out of this is that we have all found out something about your background and experience building your own doubles.
As Marrakai and others have said we can all benefit from what you know.
I really cannot see any reason for you to want to leave over a difference in opinion.
Lets bury the solder issue right now and you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
Enough said about solder.
You ain't gonna change your mind and I sure as hell ain't gonna change mine so lets move on and talk some more about doubles.
Yes, life is too bloody short.
Cheers
four7tee

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