Tubular magazines, big bore calibers and some good advice...

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Rifle Magazine's July 2018 issue has a particularly informative article by Brian Pearce that is worthy of special attention: "Tubular Magazines".

Short version is that in-tube detonation (a.k.a. chain fire) can be caused by more than just pointed bullets, especially with regard to hard recoiling calibers.

Found a link that provides at least an introduction to the piece...

https://www.magzter.com/article/Mens-Interest/Rifle/Tubular-Magazines

Also includes a cautionary note about "dropping" relatively heavy cartridges into a Henry style tube, in similar fashion as has been done with .22 rimfire calibers since forever.

Thought it worth mentioning, a bit of knowledge that might prevent some very serious consequences.
 
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