Originally Posted by logdog
Barrel heat


+1
That was the first thing I thought of after seeing the picture. One of the hardest thing to get a new shooter to do is exercise patience between shots and give the barrel time to cool. I struggle with this when my son (18 years-old) is at the trigger. Normally they just want to shoot.

.243 win will heat up a barrel quickly if not given ample time to cool. Even the heavier barrels. Hot pipes do nothing good for groups. Doesn't do the throat any favor's either.

Last edited by BriGuy; 09/04/14.