Best $300 Annealing Machine?

[RAG]

6 BRA brass last a very long time without annealing, nevertheless have you looked at this one ?

AGS Brass Annealer - AGS Custom Parts

AGS Custom Parts - AGS Brass Annealer

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Yup. I never annealed mine...i have about 600 pieces of Lapua...going on 20 years with around 20 firings a piece. Not a single split neck yet! That said, it's a tight neck so the brass doesn't get overworked...and I plan to anneal soo to even everything out.

I need to have a closer look at the Ugly...looks pretty slick and well made!

 

[JEC396]

Thanks. We both did the same thing.
I am about to start a thread on the mods I did.

Let me know when you start the thread so I can find it. I would mod the AGS annealer to make the hole bigger where the brass drops into the pan. My 300 Win Mag cases reach the hole and tip, then get hung up because the hole is too small. I used a paper clip on top to keep the brass upright so it will always drop through the hole. I also researched speed control circuit board and motor replacement parts if anyone should need them.

 

[archerforkids]

Try this

AGS mods

I thought this might help anybody that has purchased the AGS annealing machine. For starters, this is money we'll spent. This annealer is very well made. It's compact size makes it all the sweeter. From what I understand the size might be dictated by freight/shipping costs. This particular size...

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I actually ordered a larger diameter knob to help with the adjusting of the speed. I think the larger diameter would make it more friendly to fine tune.

 

[sharp.shooter.ser]

Just wondering did the larger knob help and which did you use? I might start using it as well when assembling?

 

[archerforkids]

I didn't receive what I ordered. I've been out of state so I haven't reordered yet. I'll keep you posted.

 

[sharp.shooter.ser]

I didn't receive what I ordered. I've been out of state so I haven't reordered yet. I'll keep you posted.

please do. That would be a nice add on, along with me striking a better deal with carriers about shipping which now allows me to offer the AGS Annealer at a bit lower price, despite raw materials and components prices went up more than double.

 

[Elfster4321]

EP 2.0 annealer.... comes with everything ya need but the propane tank and can anneal from 17 hornet to 50bmg and adjust from cartridge to cartridge in under 30seconds and without having to add or remove any parts. Assembled in Wisconsin & machined parts made in Wisconsin. Boxed up and ready to ship Monday and Thursday morning. If you have an issue, then email us and we usually reply within hours if not minutes. Hands down the best KISS method of annealing and is very consistent.

 

[Beiruty]

Ugly annealer from Amazon.

 

[sharp.shooter.ser]

Try this

AGS mods

I thought this might help anybody that has purchased the AGS annealing machine. For starters, this is money we'll spent. This annealer is very well made. It's compact size makes it all the sweeter. From what I understand the size might be dictated by freight/shipping costs. This particular size...

forum.accurateshooter.com

I actually ordered a larger diameter knob to help with the adjusting of the speed. I think the larger diameter would make it more friendly to fine tune.

I am producing them with digital readout now as well

AGS Brass Annealer 2.0 - AGS Custom Parts

AGS Custom Parts - AGS Brass Annealer 2.0

agscustomparts.com

 

[archerforkids]

I am producing them with digital readout now as well

AGS Brass Annealer 2.0 - AGS Custom Parts

AGS Custom Parts - AGS Brass Annealer 2.0

agscustomparts.com

That's sharp looking. Good job.

 

[ronemus]

I bought an Annie (out of the price range here) and am now hooked on induction annealing. It's simple, fast, and I can run it on my loading bench (powder, primers & ammo removed) without special ventilation. Water cooling the coil lets me keep up the pace. I got a flux concentrator coil (ferrite yoke) and am pleased with the efficiency - .223 in 1.2 seconds! If you can build your own induction annealer at this price point, it's definitely worth the effort.

 

[sharp.shooter.ser]

AGS Annealer 3.0

new version available!

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