To save your barrels has anyone used these temp strips?

A_Gamehog · January 15, 2010, 07:18 PM

BAR-L TEMPERATURE STRIPS

Neco makes them, they stick to your barrel and tell you the temp as you are shooting. I shoot when it's hot and the squirrels are providing non-stop action. I think my .223 bolt gun heated up and never shot the same. If so when or what temp do you stop at and let the gun cool down?

If used correctly it could prevent the undue affects of heat and rapid fire shooting and extend your barrel life.

I want to try these and think they are information that could prolong any guns life.

Website info:

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http://www.neconos.com/shop/?cart=260858&cat=9&

BAR-L TEMPERATURE STRIPS

"If you shoot enough to cause your barrel to heat up, you should have an idea just how hot your barrel is. Nothing can destroy a barrel and accuracy faster than an overheated barrel. These strips can be permanently fixed to the barrel with the heavy duty clear plastic tape strip provided with the BAR-L TEMP STRIP. Three ranges to choose. Moderate Zero reads from 32F to 86F. Benchrest reads from 86F to 140F. General Purpose reads 86F to 194F. The strips are easily read. If the box is green, that is the temperature of the barrel. As the barrel gets hotter, the next block goes from black to green. The previous block goes from green to black. "

David Wile · January 15, 2010, 11:34 PM

Hey Gamehog,

I would be more concerned about throat erosion on your barrel from hot loads. You can be shooting reasonable loads pretty quickly, get the barrel hot enough to affect accuracy, yet the loads may not have any deleterious effects on the throat of the barrel. As soon as the barrel cools down a bit, accuracy is also likely to come right back. A temperature strip on the barrel may indicate the barrel is hot, but the throat may be perfectly fine. On the other hand, you loads may be hot enough that you shoot slowly, the temp strip says the barrel is OK, but the burning gases may be eating the throat of the barrel. There are some folks who shoot some really hot stuff and have to replace a barrel in less than 100 rounds.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile

January 15, 2010, 07:18 PM	#1
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	To save your barrels has anyone used these temp strips? BAR-L TEMPERATURE STRIPS Neco makes them, they stick to your barrel and tell you the temp as you are shooting. I shoot when it's hot and the squirrels are providing non-stop action. I think my .223 bolt gun heated up and never shot the same. If so when or what temp do you stop at and let the gun cool down? If used correctly it could prevent the undue affects of heat and rapid fire shooting and extend your barrel life. I want to try these and think they are information that could prolong any guns life. Website info: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ http://www.neconos.com/shop/?cart=260858&cat=9& BAR-L TEMPERATURE STRIPS "If you shoot enough to cause your barrel to heat up, you should have an idea just how hot your barrel is. Nothing can destroy a barrel and accuracy faster than an overheated barrel. These strips can be permanently fixed to the barrel with the heavy duty clear plastic tape strip provided with the BAR-L TEMP STRIP. Three ranges to choose. Moderate Zero reads from 32F to 86F. Benchrest reads from 86F to 140F. General Purpose reads 86F to 194F. The strips are easily read. If the box is green, that is the temperature of the barrel. As the barrel gets hotter, the next block goes from black to green. The previous block goes from green to black. "

January 15, 2010, 11:34 PM	#2
David Wile Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 585	Hey Gamehog, I would be more concerned about throat erosion on your barrel from hot loads. You can be shooting reasonable loads pretty quickly, get the barrel hot enough to affect accuracy, yet the loads may not have any deleterious effects on the throat of the barrel. As soon as the barrel cools down a bit, accuracy is also likely to come right back. A temperature strip on the barrel may indicate the barrel is hot, but the throat may be perfectly fine. On the other hand, you loads may be hot enough that you shoot slowly, the temp strip says the barrel is OK, but the burning gases may be eating the throat of the barrel. There are some folks who shoot some really hot stuff and have to replace a barrel in less than 100 rounds. Best wishes, Dave Wile