Barrel Hot Enought to Melt Duct Tape After 2 Mags

Turbinator · March 15, 2003, 19:10

I went out for the first time today since the Mason-Dixon Frozen Nuts Shoot back in January. After two mags I set the CAI Sporter down on the sandbags which happened to wrapped a few times in duct tape, I guess to get a little more life out of the bags. As soon as the barrel touched the tape I saw a few wisps of smoke come up and heard a little sizzle. Fortunately I didn't melt it all the way through and make a big mess my first time at a new range. So my question is should my barrel be getting this hot after two mags? I was using Port surplus. I couldn't really tell if it was getting over heated like this in January, I think it was only in the upper teens that weekend.

If any of the Mason-Dixon folks who looked at my uni-brow feed ramp are reading this I didn't have any failure to feeds today and only had failure to ejects when I started playing with the gas setting. Once I got it adjusted I put 60 more rounds through it with no failures. I would have shot more but I wanted to play with my new 10/22, plus as I said the FAL was heating up really fasst today.

The range I went to today is in Westminister, Maryland, the Hap Baker Firearms Facility. The place kicks royal ass, even though they only ten have stations. I was so impressed I became a member 10 minutes after I arrived.

Sand Pirate · March 15, 2003, 19:40

Two mags will make my STG or G-1 that hot, if I rip the rounds off rapid aimed fire. Doesn't sound abnormal to me.

The first time I tried out my 75 round drum in the SAR-1, I ripped of all 75, laid the weapon down on the shooting bench, and promptly melted a barrel-shaped hole in my plastic binocular case. Straight through to the bottom.

Had a heck of a time getting the melted plastic off the barrel, too.

Turbinator · March 15, 2003, 19:43

I wasn't doing any rapid fire, it's not allowed at this range. That's what worried me a bit, that the barrel got that hot after 40 rounds.

**W.E.G.** · March 15, 2003, 20:06

This does not sound out of the ordinary to me.

It makes the same sound when the barrel touches sweaty flesh. The neck is a good candidate when slinging the rifle. AMHIK.

I carry an old towel to wrap the barrel if I have to stuff the rifle in a carry case made of synthetic material while the rifle is still hot.

Turbinator · March 15, 2003, 20:33

The dean of WECSOG hath spoken

, I feel better. I'll make sure to keep my barrel away from soft fleshy surfaces after firing.

Deltaten · March 16, 2003, 06:53

Hi Turbinator:

Yeah, it was cold....I used "Shorty's" bbl to keep my fingers warmed up!

I think we've ALL done it, in one way or another. One slow-fire mag of RG was enough to melt a big bbl shaped hole in a new blue poly tarp. Took a year to get all THAT off!

Guess that's why most sand bags are made of leather..takes a LOT of heat to burn thru them!

Glad to hear it's all working right, now.

Best,
Paul

March 15, 2003, 19:10	#1
Turbinator Registered FALaholic #: 7712 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 416	Barrel Hot Enought to Melt Duct Tape After 2 Mags I went out for the first time today since the Mason-Dixon Frozen Nuts Shoot back in January. After two mags I set the CAI Sporter down on the sandbags which happened to wrapped a few times in duct tape, I guess to get a little more life out of the bags. As soon as the barrel touched the tape I saw a few wisps of smoke come up and heard a little sizzle. Fortunately I didn't melt it all the way through and make a big mess my first time at a new range. So my question is should my barrel be getting this hot after two mags? I was using Port surplus. I couldn't really tell if it was getting over heated like this in January, I think it was only in the upper teens that weekend. If any of the Mason-Dixon folks who looked at my uni-brow feed ramp are reading this I didn't have any failure to feeds today and only had failure to ejects when I started playing with the gas setting. Once I got it adjusted I put 60 more rounds through it with no failures. I would have shot more but I wanted to play with my new 10/22, plus as I said the FAL was heating up really fasst today. The range I went to today is in Westminister, Maryland, the Hap Baker Firearms Facility. The place kicks royal ass, even though they only ten have stations. I was so impressed I became a member 10 minutes after I arrived. __________________ Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

March 15, 2003, 19:40	#2
Sand Pirate Registered FALaholic #: 3899 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,365	Two mags will make my STG or G-1 that hot, if I rip the rounds off rapid aimed fire. Doesn't sound abnormal to me. The first time I tried out my 75 round drum in the SAR-1, I ripped of all 75, laid the weapon down on the shooting bench, and promptly melted a barrel-shaped hole in my plastic binocular case. Straight through to the bottom. Had a heck of a time getting the melted plastic off the barrel, too. __________________ Ask the Indians if Immigration is important!

March 15, 2003, 19:43	#3
Turbinator Registered FALaholic #: 7712 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 416	I wasn't doing any rapid fire, it's not allowed at this range. That's what worried me a bit, that the barrel got that hot after 40 rounds. __________________ Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

March 15, 2003, 20:06	#4
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	This does not sound out of the ordinary to me. It makes the same sound when the barrel touches sweaty flesh. The neck is a good candidate when slinging the rifle. AMHIK. I carry an old towel to wrap the barrel if I have to stuff the rifle in a carry case made of synthetic material while the rifle is still hot. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

March 15, 2003, 20:33	#5
Turbinator Registered FALaholic #: 7712 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 416	The dean of WECSOG hath spoken , I feel better. I'll make sure to keep my barrel away from soft fleshy surfaces after firing. __________________ Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

March 16, 2003, 06:53	#6
Deltaten Registered FALaholic #: 124 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lancaster, PA USA Posts: 8,498	Hi Turbinator: Yeah, it was cold....I used "Shorty's" bbl to keep my fingers warmed up! I think we've ALL done it, in one way or another. One slow-fire mag of RG was enough to melt a big bbl shaped hole in a new blue poly tarp. Took a year to get all THAT off! Guess that's why most sand bags are made of leather..takes a LOT of heat to burn thru them! Glad to hear it's all working right, now. Best, Paul __________________ All or Nothing! Senator McCarthy was right! and as always......FYB!

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