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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 23508" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>Rule of thumb: if you can't comfortably hold the barrel, it is too hot.</p><p></p><p>Every barrel has it's own quirks. Some move a lot when they warm up, others shoot fine with a slight reddish glow.</p><p></p><p>The cooler you can keep the throat, the longer that barrel will last and shoot accurately.</p><p></p><p>For a 308 type case, I would stop after 5 rds in the summer time. 223 case, probably 10 to 15rds. With a magnum, three rds is pretty toasty in most hunting type barrels.</p><p></p><p>If you see groups grow as the barrel heats up, I would shoot my groups as 3 - 2 rd sessions on the same target. You will have 6 rds in your group and the barrel will stay cool throughout.</p><p></p><p>Good luck...</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 23508, member: 8947"] Rule of thumb: if you can't comfortably hold the barrel, it is too hot. Every barrel has it's own quirks. Some move a lot when they warm up, others shoot fine with a slight reddish glow. The cooler you can keep the throat, the longer that barrel will last and shoot accurately. For a 308 type case, I would stop after 5 rds in the summer time. 223 case, probably 10 to 15rds. With a magnum, three rds is pretty toasty in most hunting type barrels. If you see groups grow as the barrel heats up, I would shoot my groups as 3 - 2 rd sessions on the same target. You will have 6 rds in your group and the barrel will stay cool throughout. Good luck... Jerry [/QUOTE]
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