Double-sleeving

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flamerz14
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Is double-sleeving a 1.5'' pipe for GBs absolutely nessacary? Wiki said unsleeved GB barrells are too brittle..is this true?
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boilingleadbath
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Normal 1.5" (sch 40) pipe has a wall thickness of .19"; 1.5" sdr-21 has a wall thickness of .1".

This does make it weaker, although (especially with short barrels), it's not actually necessary to sleeve it... although it is a good idea.
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In Co-Axials its recommended to sleeve it.
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If I were you I would at least sleeve the first foot.
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