Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

[DamnYuppie]

I was at the range today and some people commented that I was going to burn out my barrel because I shot rapidly and never let my gun cool down. When I am at the range I am usually shooting dot drills for time, or doing a timed course of fire, like 5 targets in 45 seconds, or 3 targets in 15 seconds, stuff like that. I also don't really "stop" to let my barrel cool down. I pretty much dial in the dope I want, load up the mags, and get to shooting. I do rest, write stuff down, get a drink, shoot the shit, but not to let my barrel cool down or anything.

So my question is does the rate at which you fire your bolt rifle impact the barrel life? I probably do about 120 rounds in 2-3 hours on average. I have a TRG-22 and was hoping to get about 8,000 rounds through it at a minimum.

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

you're fine

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

Long strings can have a negative effect on barrel life, that said... it doesnt sounds like your running it like a belt fed. I wouldnt worry.

 

[Jmilera]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

just shoot brother Im sure you are not a benchrest guy like them. if the barrel burnes out fuck it get a new one. In fact have your smith guage two barrels for the same action and change them out yourself at home.

 

[azimutha]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

As long as it fits your goals, why not? As mentioned, just save up for a new barrel when the time comes.

 

[DamnYuppie]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

Awesome, thanks for all the feedback. When the barrel goes it goes. I will just keep on keeping on till then!

 

[pjparker]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

Barrels are consumable goods, just like ammunition and food. You will eventually need to buy another if you are shooting any at all. Most of us here on the Hide are not the "box of 20 lasts for 3 deer seasons" kinda guys. I am getting ready to buy my third .260 rem barrel, getting around 2500 rnds each in F Class competition. 20 rnd strings gets the barrel plenty hot, especially in the heat of a Texas summer. Unexplained fliers, lots of copper fouling and consistently poor accuracy at the end of the day's shooting will suggest to you that it is time to screw on a new tube.

Paul

 

[Muttt]

Re: Rate of Fire and Barrel Life?

Shooting fast hurts your wallet way more than it hurts your barrel. As long as you can't light cigarettes off of it (we got a M-60 about that hot once ..... LOL) you'll be fine. Never heard of anyone burning up a bolt action with rapid fire.