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stilllookin' · July 13, 2008, 01:13 PM

So I've decided not to mess with the length of the barrel for my .270 Rem 700 Mountain Rifle, but I would like to reduce the wait time needed to get the barrel to a consistent temp for each shot (or shot groups). Do I run the risk of barrel damage if I a use a damp cloth to help absorb the heat?

July 13, 2008, 01:13 PM	#1
stilllookin' Junior Member Join Date: July 6, 2008 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 8	Barrel heat and cool down So I've decided not to mess with the length of the barrel for my .270 Rem 700 Mountain Rifle, but I would like to reduce the wait time needed to get the barrel to a consistent temp for each shot (or shot groups). Do I run the risk of barrel damage if I a use a damp cloth to help absorb the heat?