AMENDED: 308 Bolt Action, bull barrel, XC, Lower Level Loads 168 Grain:
Normally I keep a feel on the barrel, but I was zone in and shooting quite a bit.
Unusually warm day for us (75, don't laugh and 75 in AK is a lot hotter than anyplace other than Humid areas) and sun was hitting the barrel as well.
I found it almost too hot to touch.
I know 180 degree is too hot to hold on for long.
This was getting close but not there. Call it 150 or so.
Is there any general direction or thoughts on how hot is too hot?
I was slow shooting, but semi steady.
Next time I can put it in the shade during time out and pull the bolt and cool it off more but curious on any thoughts.
Normally I keep a feel on the barrel, but I was zone in and shooting quite a bit.
Unusually warm day for us (75, don't laugh and 75 in AK is a lot hotter than anyplace other than Humid areas) and sun was hitting the barrel as well.
I found it almost too hot to touch.
I know 180 degree is too hot to hold on for long.
This was getting close but not there. Call it 150 or so.
Is there any general direction or thoughts on how hot is too hot?
I was slow shooting, but semi steady.
Next time I can put it in the shade during time out and pull the bolt and cool it off more but curious on any thoughts.
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