Gun barrel temperature

[oklahunter]

I was wondering if anyone could give me a feeling of accuracy when a gun barrel gets real hot and/or what outside temperature is too hot to try and shoot. i was out shooting sunday and the temperature outside was 108 degrees. my barrel got very hot. i waited about 15-20 minutes between shots but could not get any groups established. any help would be appreciated.

 

[bucklover]

LAST EDITED ON Aug-30-11 AT 03:54PM (MST)[p]The problem may not have been how hot your barrel was but how hot your bullets were before your shot them. Pressures can increase dramatically if you leave bullets on a hot dash board, or in your case, just sitting in the hot sun, at the temps you were dealing with.

 

[AWHOLELOTTABULL]

I would say that if it's the barrel, you would get at least a decent 3 or 5 shot group before you had some fliers. If you're not getting even a 2 shot group bucklover may have hit it on the head. I shoot competitions in the heat of the day and haven't had a problem. The only problem I have with a hot barrel is the mirrage it gives off in front of my scope. Keep those bullets cool.


It's always an adventure!!!

 

[bucklover]

Just an after thought. Try carrying your bullets out in a small cooler, with your cold drinks. Shoot them cold and see if that helps.