Barrel Coolers.

[NF1E]

For those of you that shoot a lot, how many are using barrel coolers?

Been using the RIFLEKUHL, red unit in photo, for some time and recently picked up another option that works way faster as a result of listening to guys that use them. After buying the blower and finding the necessary tubing and fittings, I think a test is in order.

Trying to help a few of my rifle's barrels last a bit longer, the use of a cooler between strings should help. Whatta Hobby!

 

 

 

 

[Belt Fed]

I use a caldwell some, works like a charm

 

 

[NF1E]

1 hour ago, Belt Fed said:

I use a caldwell some, works like a charm

 

 

That's pretty neat. I haven't shot an regular AR long enough for one to warm up in almost 60 years. Whatta Hobby!

[Magwa]

never needed one up here in the north but shooting in Arizona yup got to get me one thanks

Edited November 25, 2025 by Magwa

[NF1E]

I use one pretty much all the time for bolt rifles. Depends on the discipline you choose to shoot. During load development I tend to shoot 3 shots, draw a patch through the bore and cool before the next 3 rnd test. Goal here is to have the barrel in as close to the same condition for each string. Then one of my favorite competitions involves one one shot and it requires it to be as close as possible to aim point. Using an NRA MR-31C target , the idea of the first and only shot out of a clean cold bore is to take out or at least touch the X printed. So far it has been a real hoot. Photo shows my choice of a load ladder target shot at 100 yds. Dots are 1/4".  I shoot left to right on the first horizontal plane 3 shots with a patch and cool between each dot. Then for verification I drop down and repeat on the second horizontal line of dots. Works for me. I do enjoy loading and shooting. Handy have my range 100' out the front door. Makes for simple load development.   Whatta Hobby!