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Todays steel 55 gal. barrels ?

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:06 am
by fortyshooter
They seem to be built out of a lighter gauge steel than some years ago.
I picked up a couple for use as burn barrels and I remember them being heavier when empty. Hopefully they will last a while.

Re: Todays steel 55 gal. barrels ?

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:15 am
by markiver54
Maybe after you shoot some ventilation holes in it you'll be able to tell. :D

Re: Todays steel 55 gal. barrels ?

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:23 am
by fortyshooter
markiver54 wrote:Maybe after you shoot some ventilation holes in it you'll be able to tell. :D
Oh yeah that is the FUN part!