Painted barrels and heat

[Hoplophile]

Yes, thanks much for the info. I guess the next question is how much of an impact color will have on this. As you say, black is the most emmissive color so I wonder how well coyote brown or tan would compare.

Too many irons in the fire right now but maybe later this fall I can try a similar test.

[stephen]

...no noticeable dif between fluted or solid.

I find this part extremely interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Stephen

[Hoplophile]

I find this part extremely interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Stephen

I've been told several times that bead blasting actually adds more surface area than fluting. Don't know if it's true or not, but I have to admit that it's kept me from dropping money on a fluted barrel.

[Cold]

Wow

great info Ned!!