Barrel cooling methods? Chamber Chiller Pro vs The Original Barrel Cooler

[javman]

Pvc pipe withe ice cold water from the ice chest is all we use and it works great

Use the samething attached to the air mattress pump!

 

[Willys]

Have chamber chillers but they are 1/3 the flow of mattress pump with surgical tubing on it. Alternate pumps or they will burn up in a session or two.

 

[Pointman]

I run a chamber chiller, especially in the 338 LM. Since I only shoot for groups, I only shoot 10 round strings then chill the chamber while I rest the bad neck, back, etc. Dam, getting old isn't for sissies!

 

[Radman]

I use one of these with a hose that fits snug in the chamber.
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Exactly what I use! (I have 2)

 

[Rusty PW]

I use one of these with a hose that fits snug in the chamber.
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This is what I use too. If the battery runs low. I carry a charger battery for it. It will last me all day at the ranger.

 

[Willys]

Pointman - you shoot 10 shot strings with your Lapua? Barrel must be smokin - no problems?

 

[Shootin4fun]

I foundbthat an Air pump with tube is fine if ambient temperature is below 80, otherwise Ziplock bags of icecubes run up and down the barrel a few times after 2 shots and wait a minute for barrel temp to even out. When shooting in the direct sun, a pump is a loosing proposition. I don't really bother very much with the air pump anymore because the ice works much faster.

 

[Willys]

I've thought about the funnel and hose with a 5 gal bucket of ice water like they use in arizona, but may try that ziplock icecube idea. Seems like it wouldn't cool as evenly as cold water down the barrel tho ?

 

[meatyrem]

When I'm at home I just use air compressor with an adjustable nozzle which fits in snug to my bore guide that fits snug into the chamber. Considering one of these portables tho.

 

[Roninco]

I have been very satisfied with my original Chamber Chillers and a USB battery pack. Good air flow and long run time.

 

[Rusty PW]

I've thought about the funnel and hose with a 5 gal bucket of ice water like they use in arizona, but may try that ziplock icecube idea. Seems like it wouldn't cool as evenly as cold water down the barrel tho ?

You guys pouring water down a hot barrel. It sends a chill up my spine. Thinking of thermal stresses being induced into the bore.

 

[Mike Matteson]

That maybe a problem with any of them. The only way water on my barrel if it's raining and I am out hunting. Interesting thinking on thermal stresses. In thinking about I would think that the hotter the barrel is, it might cause a problem. I don't know, and maybe somebody can enlighten us.

 

[Darryle]

Why not one of the little float pumps from Amazon? Cheap with a ton of air flow and rechargeable to boot.

Home made base to keep it stable on top of the rifle rack.

 

[WEATHERBY460]

I shoot under an umbrella and or gazebo and leave the bolt open and run a 14" fan at a about a 45-degree angle pushing air thru the open bolt and across the barrel. 338 Lapua takes only about 3 min to cool off in 80 degree weather.