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Recommended max barrel temp
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<blockquote data-quote="BallisticsGuy" data-source="post: 1327820" data-attributes="member: 96226"><p>There's a reason the rule of thumb is "hot to the touch". That's actually a pretty narrow temp range. If we pull all the manly man nonsense out, we all have nerves and they all respond in about the same way to about the same thing. Roughly 110F would be considered hot to the touch and you won't want to hold on to it long. In terms of the metal, every BTU of heat soaked into the barrel will make it easier and more likely for your next shot to substantively damage the throat. As soon as the barrel hits about 90-100F I'd seriously pull the bolt out and let it cool naturally. I don't like rapid cooling and don't advocate it.</p><p></p><p>I used to do a bit of a different rule. 3 shots for a skinny barrel. 10 shots for a 1.25" super heavy, 5 shots for a normal 1" bull. Worked well but was affected greatly by ambient temps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BallisticsGuy, post: 1327820, member: 96226"] There's a reason the rule of thumb is "hot to the touch". That's actually a pretty narrow temp range. If we pull all the manly man nonsense out, we all have nerves and they all respond in about the same way to about the same thing. Roughly 110F would be considered hot to the touch and you won't want to hold on to it long. In terms of the metal, every BTU of heat soaked into the barrel will make it easier and more likely for your next shot to substantively damage the throat. As soon as the barrel hits about 90-100F I'd seriously pull the bolt out and let it cool naturally. I don't like rapid cooling and don't advocate it. I used to do a bit of a different rule. 3 shots for a skinny barrel. 10 shots for a 1.25" super heavy, 5 shots for a normal 1" bull. Worked well but was affected greatly by ambient temps. [/QUOTE]
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