In early cannon manufacture, which risk increased significantly when 'chill casting' was inadequately managed?

💡 Explanation

Inconsistent cooling during chill casting introduces *thermal stress* because different parts cool at varying rates; therefore, barrel walls exceed pressure tolerances early, rather than bore erosion, breech failure or misfires which concern gunpowder ignition first.

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