I was just reading a post about burnt out barrels and was reading a reply from bigbulls which reminded me of how my higher power Ultra mag rifles heat up a bit hotter than what my .308, 30-06, 270, 243, 300 win mag and 338 win mag. Ok, this is notthe issue...I expected these differences when I baught them so they were no suprise to me.

However, about 3 years ago I purchased a 30-30 with an octagon barreland after firing3 rounds, it would actually burn my hand.... this was without a doubt the HOTTEST!!! that I have ever felt a barrel get.

Is this normal with an octagon barrel, I was using factory winchester ammo with 150 bullets. It suprized me especially coming from a 30-30?

anyone have this happen to them before?