Comments on: Monitor Barrel Temps with Heat-Sensitive Strips

By: Tom Alves

Tom Alves — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 12:00:41 +0000

Folks,
That is all good and important information but there is another consideration that is of much greater concern and that is the condition of the shooter(s). The practice of hydro-loading before an event and being very attentive to keeping hydrated during an event are essential. As one loses moisture your blood thickens and the fluid in your eyes does as well. There are also cooling vests to help keep the core temperature down. Take care.

By: Louie Lindenmayer

Louie Lindenmayer — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 03:54:16 +0000

http://www.mcmaster.com/#temperature-indicating-labels/=iieaz3

By: Steve Clark

Steve Clark — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:42:52 +0000

No easy answer on that! What IS known is that heat kills barrels.

Rapid-fire (OTC) shooters know their barrels will suffer from the necessary 10 shots-a-minute, two or four times a match (or more, if alibis are involved) but that’s part of the cost of playing the game.

You need to know what your “comfort level” is for barrel lifespan and safety margin when shooting loads near the limit on hot days. I’ve gone as far as to take my ammo boxes to the long-range line in a small ice chest when the sun’s out and the temp’s already 90+ if the load I’m shooting was tested at 60.

By: martin

martin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:40:36 +0000

how hot is too hot?