I bought a Fluke infrared thermometers for another purpose a while back. I took it to our local tactical rifle match and used it to measure can temps at the end of a stage. I checked 4 or 5 cans. Guys were firing 50-55 rounds in 2-3 minutes. Can temps were in the 600°F - 700°F range. The winner for the day came it at 715°. IIRC, TB recommends a max of 800°F. Every one I checked had a can cover on it. The covers were starting to smoke on the really hot ones.
I'd been wondering for years if I was overcooking my cans at this match. I'm pleased to know I'm under the threshold.
I was interested to see a huge temperature gradient from front to back on one of the cans I checked. The rifle end was 300° cooler than the exit end. Kinda counterintuitive, but the Fluke doesn't lie.
I'd been wondering for years if I was overcooking my cans at this match. I'm pleased to know I'm under the threshold.
I was interested to see a huge temperature gradient from front to back on one of the cans I checked. The rifle end was 300° cooler than the exit end. Kinda counterintuitive, but the Fluke doesn't lie.
