We show you how. Patched round ball only. 10th Annual Pecos Run and Gun in the Sun After-Act. I've run twenty fast rounds then gone prone and slow and noticed a big difference - POI creeping noticeably up the target. Their guns are designed to shoot FAST.before the wind condition changes. For instance, the .308 barrel that normally gives 4000 accurate rounds should now easily provide 5500 accurate rounds. For everything else I use a 3 gallon jug of ice water. This whole "x" minutes between shots is absolutely ridiculous. No but the design doesnt make any sense at all were trying to cool the throat. The cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has the form of a thick-walled . Preregistrations must be postmarked no later than March 12, 2022; however, you may register at the shoot until the limit is reached. There will be no practicing for the second relay during the first relay. Don't laugh it works awesome! The level of accuracy may not be as good as I will eventually achieve through trial-and-error handloading for a specific rifle, but it gives me something to shoot for and to possibly improve on. , Preregistrations will be $40.00 registrations on-site (those not received before 03/13/21 will be $50.00). It has a plastic funnel attached to one end and a cartridge case to the other. Ten rounds every two minutes creates heat which was nice at near zero temps. You are using an out of date browser. 30-40* weather, I like to wait about 3 minutes. Wait a few minutes between shots if you want but I wouldn't shoot or pour anything down the bore. I friend of mine, who was a sniper in the military, said that when they would sight their guns in, they would typically wait almost 20 minutes between shots to ensure a "cold bore" shot as that is what they will be shooting with in the field. The rifle may not be equipped with a false muzzle. This is not to say my methods are better than those used by others, and I am not implying that others should follow them. Flip the barrels to the side and cut the top according to . I saw photos of a prairie dog rig on a bolt action rifle that was water cooledwater jacket around a stainless barrel with tubing going to and from a water can and a recirculating pump (low voltage) to keep everything at a fairly constant temperature. Second, three rounds isn't a group. Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? I have a pretty new 700 BDL chambered in 270 that will shoot fantastic sub-MOA groups for the first 3 or 4 rounds, then the group opens up slightly, but is still sub-MOA. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A heavy-barreled rifle staves off some of this somewhat. At parks request will no longer allow camping in those areas. New Barrel Cooling Product - Barrel Blizzard. Shoot it and when it is shot out replace it. STRICTLY ENFORCED, there will be no sales of alcoholic beverages permitted on Tennessee State property! No matter how large or small your part, this tremendous volunteer force comes through year after year. That requires differential calculus and I would say as Ryan did in his very well put video that there are too many variables. Once you pick a method, stay with it, and do it the same way between every shot. I would not fool with water down the barrel at a match. I like it. From a safety standpoint running a damp cleaning patch down the barrel between shots is a good idea. I never really thought much about barrel cooling during a match other than just sitting and waiting for the barrel to cool down. Know thy gun. I actually have two one with a .223 case for bores up to .35 caliber and another with a .308 case for larger calibers. If the flags indicate a change in condition before all the rounds of a string are fired, I stop shooting and squeeze off the remaining shots in the group only when my chosen condition returns. Another thing to consider is how you run the patch. After shooting a black powder gun there is some burned powder residue inside the barrel. Should an individual be found practicing during the first relay, they will be disqualified. Place the rifle in a rest so that the muzzle is slightly downward, stick the nozzle into the. Rifle is the Ruger American Predator with Leupold vxIII 3.5-10. Let me know what you think. Or would the throat on my creedmoor benefit from this? The York Shoot is held on Tennessee State property, and the display of alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated. This one should be a pretty simple test but feel free to ask any questions. Barrels are meant to be shot. bsumoba; Sep 13, 2017; Commercial Sales by Paid Sponsors; Replies 0 Views 2,400. If I'm shooting at a bunch of prairie dogs and need to shoot a lot I just bring multiple rifles and cycle through them. | I have to agree with these fellas 10 min seems to get it. After shooting a black powder gun there is some burned powder residue inside the barrel. Barrel whip is what most of us know it by. There are more important things in my life to be done, so a plastic bucket, a couple of plastic milk jugs full of water, and an insulated jug filled with ice cubes accompany me to the range. How it behaves as it heats up might be worth knowing. Does that make since that it would do that. we shoot 20 rounds and then have about 10 minutes before repeating twice more. Thank you in advance, smoker If your rifle is spraying shots all over the target, check your scope mounts. 1,040. They must have a "U," "V," or rectangular opening, as wide at the top as any part of the notch. So please feel free to add something to the prize table. I don't shoot benchrest but do get a gereat deal of satisfaction trying to wring out every bit of accuracy I can. Only one person may shoot a rifle in each relay. Although hearing and vision protection are strongly encouraged, the use of these items will be determined by the individual contestant in a junior contestant event. When I shoot for accuracy during testing I have about a 5 sec per shot rythem for 5 shots only. Like it has been said all my hunting rifles get shot for 2 shot groups with no extended range sessions. 3. Membership Registration I don't think you need to worry about the condensation, as the tube is much hotter than the ambient air temp, not to mention water[that from the condensation, not adding water], even very small amounts, it one of natures best 'coolers'. Checks should be made payable to "Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot." Reloading- What pressure signs do you stop at? Several of my rifles heat up faster than others: With those i wait between shots. During the 1950s, National Rifle Association personnel often fired three-shot groups and allowed the barrel to cool down one minute between each shot. Thanks Paul D doghouse95 Joined Aug 30, 2001 Messages 2,307 Reaction score 0 Apr 5, 2003 #2 A forum community dedicated to shooting sports, firearm owners, and enthusiasts. Was there anything new at shot show as far as barrel coolers that a guy should look at? No in-line actions or thumbhole stocks will be allowed. I dont see the point of even bringing it if its not going to serve its only function which is cooling a barrel the barrel cool and the riflekuhl hardly move any air so theyre not gonna do anything relatively speaking for cooling a barrel. cal or less). You have entered an incorrect email address! If the temps outside are too warm, I wait for another time, Eventually I plan on a carbon fiber barrel and Ill probably give it extra time just for peace of mind. The barrel is cooled down completely between groups. No clue on effects. Additionally, a neodymium magnet keeps it in place, and the nozzle seals against the chamber to maximize the coolers effect. In either case, this is definitely not good; and God help you if youre working up a load. Learn how your comment data is processed. But I find it more convenient to just shoot several rifles at a time. Three other leather bags are used at the bench. After everything is set up, I sit patiently and observe the flags long enough to spot a wind condition of fairly long duration that comes and goes more frequently than others. Condensation from the air is essentially distilled water, so not so big a worry there. Works good. If a barrel gets too hot, all sorts of bad things happen and frustration follows. It may not display this or other websites correctly. AC adapted mattress pump I had at my house, connected with a sock to AC in car (gets rid of moisture) by paper clamps, sprayer hose connected to bore guide! For instance, if you use a sandbag, it should move freely on top of the chunk. I just wait a few minutes. There are several methods that can be employed to cool barrels quickly such as using fans, ice water, cold packs, wet towels, etc. dvdstdg brings up a good point - shoot when it's hot and take notes. Wind is blocked even less after they shed their leaves during winter. Another heavy barrel Remington 700 in .22 CHeetah heats up very fast: After three quickly fired rounds accuracy degrades. After a string or even one shot on a thin barrel I hold the barrel under the stream of ICE water and pull it the length of the barrel. Will 115 degree air remove as much heat as 32 degree air? I have one of the "Original Barrel Coolers" - I guess I got lucky picking that one. The article originally appeared in the June 2019 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. If this is your first visit, be sure to Each year, many shooters honorably donate prizes, adding a wonderful camaraderie atmosphere. When accuracy testing, the author always starts with factory loads. Wu [2] briefly reviewed cooling technologies for gun barrels, which are either passive or active. No more high point that causes barrels to bend it its axis as they and receivers heat up. One thing I've noticed though is the battery compartment is a little finicky. Also, a heated barrel may warp a bit against a snug fitting stock, and result in shots stringing, usually vertically but possibly to one side if the stock presses against one side of the barrel. The universal Original Barrel Cooler fits the bill perfectly for a hot barrel, since it cools the barrel from the inside-out and can reduce your wait time between shots up to 60%. Sep 28, 2013. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. I have done this many times on various barrels without negative effects. No one except registered shooters of the current relay, shooting coaches for juniors, shooter assistance for people with physical challenges, Range Officers, or authorized event staff should be within the loading area or on the firing line. MAYBE pushing air through the bore has SOME merit but that's about it. CHUNK / BARREL REST I agree. I have a hard time fitting some of the rechargeable AA's I have in there, and sometimes they don't seat 100%. Load Development - barrel cooling Guns & Ammo Discussion. It has a huge fan, so it pulls in a good deal of air. The one I use most is called the Generation II AP Windage Top. Eye and ear protection are required. That, even when moving through a barrel, doesn't do a whole lot for cooling. And its rechargeable. Thanks for the information guys wanted to check and see if what I have been doing is right. If you're using a light profile barrel I'd say until the thinnest part feels room temperature. To all interested shooters! Sep 13, 2017. bsumoba. I also try to do load development in moderate temps unless I feel it needs to be otherwise. IMPORTANT SPECIFICS So I shoot after chambering in about 5 seconds. If a big-game rifle immediately indicates the ability to average close to minute of angle, wear and tear on its barrel and the shooter are minimized by firing three shots and allowing the barrel to cool down between each group. Since everyone uses a bore guide, one fellow simply used a small bilge pump and a plastic hose, hose into the back of the bore guide, and let it flow until his next relay. Blowing down the barrel from the muzzle end is strictly forbidden. I'll look into that. Regardless of the type of rifle or what it will be used for, I begin the program by shooting it over sandbags from a solid benchrest. But I dont go over a 5 shot string without cooling, unless Im wanting to see if there is any shift with a real hot barrel.