Thread: barrel temp

how do you guys manage your barrel temp when shooting a heap of test loads, or in general.

i have a sendero, when i go to the full bore range, those guys shoot 12 rounds in a row. (strings)
when im there i shoot six at the max. usually less. then it gets a fairly long rest/cool down.

if your sighting your rifle in, to get the first cold shot bang on, you would have to wait ages, for it to be fully cold again. i normally just get it on, even if its warmish.

if im shooting test loads, i shoot 3 then have a ciggy, or walk to the target, have a drink, whatever. then another three etc. no set time, i might feel how hot it is though. i used to put the rifle back in my truck to cool down in the shade. it was hot last time and i just left it out in the breeze, mostly so it was still in the same position.

so i have no real set way of doing it. do you, what do you do, or maybe you dont care you dont think it matters?