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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do manufacturers HPT (high pressure test) bolts?
Posted: 6/30/2015 6:19:36 PM EDT

Do they have test barrels and touch off a "blue pill"?

Just curious.

Thank you



ETA: For you kids, "blue pill" is not a Viagra joke.  
Link Posted: 6/30/2015 6:54:22 PM EDT
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I dont know

Bump for someone that does
Link Posted: 6/30/2015 6:57:38 PM EDT
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Special rounds are made
Link Posted: 6/30/2015 6:58:38 PM EDT
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proof loaded rounds.

overpressure the shit out of a test round and then follow up with magnetic particle inspection to look for damage
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