carnaby
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I just got my first rifle, a Winchester 94 (made in 1972) 30-30. I took shooting at the range the other day, put about 20 rounds through it over 20-30 minutes. The barrel gets very hot after this. I'm concerned that I might dammage my rifle with the excessive (?) heat.
Are there any rules of thumb for rifles like this (and .30-06 bolt action, and others for future reference too) for rate of fire and barrel heat? I can put 500 rounds through my .40sw pistol in a session, but I have no idea what the limits are for a rifle.
Are there any rules of thumb for rifles like this (and .30-06 bolt action, and others for future reference too) for rate of fire and barrel heat? I can put 500 rounds through my .40sw pistol in a session, but I have no idea what the limits are for a rifle.