Any body using this annealer?

[TheOtherZilla]

Saw this.. I can't justify a $250-$400 anealer. i just wouldn't use it that much. Found this and looks interesting.. Anyone using one??

http://www.cartridgeanneal.com/

 

[Mozella]

For that price you can build an automatic annealer based on the "Skip Design". If you have access to a small drill press, it's easy. Many have been built for less than a hundred bucks, most cost about a hundred, and those (like mine) with all the bells and whistles including purchased parts which make assembly very easy cost around a hundred and a half.

 

[Spike A]

agree with mozella, skip designs are pretty nice and are not terrible to build, in his directions he gives you exact step by step directions.

 

[400short]

I cloned one of these using scrap materiel. It took all of 15 or 20 minutes and works just fine.

 

[Jet]

Had one and sold it. It works okay but really isn't better than the drill/socket method. Bought a Benchsource to replace it and am glad I did.

Good Shooting

Rich

 

[Terry]

You get what you pay for.

I have annealed thousands of cases with a Ken Light annealer, worth every penny.

 

[KWeigel]

Had one and liked it. Used a metronome(phone app) to time myself. Switched to a bench-source. Haven't seen any improvement on target.

Kent

 

[fredhorace77]

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[DeadEyeDick45]

Obviously, since you're in the $100 range, ALL mechanical/induction annealers are off the table. I use a MRB Annealer and it's flawless with all brass I've run, to this point in time. If I were you I'd attempt to do the built as Mozella suggested. One other observation, I find that I now anneal EVERYTHING and after EVERY firing. I didn't anticipate that kind of usage, but I am into extending the life of my rifle brass. Save your money on the little gadget and just get a drill and socket if you don't want to either build a unit or buy a unit.

 

[jepp2]

I was impressed enough that I shamelessly copied it. I like the two torch setup to use with my cordless drill. Annealed 223 brass in less than 3 seconds. I used it for a few years before I broke down and bought an automated machine. But I had annealed thousands on mine before I upgraded. I had the PVC pipe and aluminum strap on hand, so I just spent $$ on the torches. I had less than $25 in mine.

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[TheOtherZilla]

hanks. I may try to build one.. I am only thinking I'll be annealing my 204 brass as I shoot it the most.. I am recovering from a knee replacement so I'll file this info for the future

 

[Lapua40X]

Build your own. There are dozens of DIY videos on the web. I built this one for under $35 ... works just fine. Used a cabinet and aluminum pan from a thrift shop and a few odds and ends I had around the house, coupled with about $10 worth of parts off of ebay. (The cabinet is actually an old metal file box I turned over)

 

[243BR]

For consistency, I don't think you can beat a benchsourse. I can't say it helps accuracy, but bumping the shoulder is SO much more consistent and I really think it extends brass life. My $.02.

 

[jlow]

Saw this.. I can't justify a $250-$400 anealer. i just wouldn't use it that much. Found this and looks interesting.. Anyone using one??

http://www.cartridgeanneal.com/

I own and use a BenchSource but you are not asking about that. The machine you are looking for feedback on is indeed better in some ways than a drill and socket (which I too have used). I will list it’s pros and cons here:

Pros

1. You don’t have to worry about getting a consistent distance between your brass and the flame, the holder will make sure this happens - this is important.
   
   
2. You have two torches which mean both sides of the neck gets heated.
   
   
3. You don’t have to worry about aiming the torch in a consistent area of the case, again the holder will help you do that - this too is important.
   

Cons

1. Your case is not spinning and so even when you have two torches, this may not give you as much consistency as you may want.
   
   
2. Your turn off switch is your finger. The problem here is that means the resolution of your annealing time is probably not as good as you need it to be for a machine anneal which is more like 1/5 of a second. In my hands using a machine a 1/5 of a second can make a significant difference.
   

Just looking at this thing, it is really a simple device with some good ideas. If you really like it, buy it if you have the funds or just make one – it would probably take you a few hours at most if you are handy.