Annealer

[rebs]

I find annealing takes the work hardening out of the case necks. Bullet seating is smoother with reduced neck tension and CBTO is more consistent. I just use a drill, extension, socket, over a butane torch.

sounds good

 

[itchyTF]

If you like DIY projects there’s the GinaErick one.

 

[Buttstock-TX]

I do appreciate the discussion and links. I ordered a Burstfire after watching the available videos for the devices mentioned.

 

[Goodcat]

Annealez is a great annealer for a budget. I got an ugly annealer and it works a bit smoother imo. Use tempilaq 750 inside the case neck to set timing. I’ve found for most of my Lapua brass in 6.5 and 7, that with the lights dim, if I drop the brass just at the moment the neck starts to glow red, it always agrees with the tempilaq. I prefer not quenching after so I don’t have to deal with the water, makes no difference either way. If you spend the coin, the AMP is an outstanding option.

 

[itchyTF]

If anyone has been keeping up with this thread, 750 doesn't come close to "anneal" for the short time the brass heated.

 

[treillw]

I do appreciate the discussion and links. I ordered a Burstfire after watching the available videos for the devices mentioned.

Think I'll be going with the Burstfire as well. How are you liking yours?

The case prep stuff on the top is a nice bonus, as I don't have have that as an option beyond a hand drill, milling machine, lathe, or drill press.

 

[Tesoro]

$18 mini potter wheel, $12 case holder, a SS spring off a coleman cooler and a 2 cent drywall anchor. Works well. Took this video the other day for a friend who wants to make one. Dark room and quick cherry glow inside neck is all else you need!

 

[Buttstock-TX]

Think I'll be going with the Burstfire as well. How are you liking yours?

The case prep stuff on the top is a nice bonus, as I don't have have that as an option beyond a hand drill, milling machine, lathe, or drill press.

So far, I've annealed .308, 7.62 x 39, .223, 9.3 x 62, .300 WSM and .338 Lapua. I really like the machine after getting a feel for setting it up. A dark room is critical to observe the inside the case neck glow while setting up the flame tip location and rotation speed.

The 7.62 x 39 cases were the hardest due to the short length and flame heat directed close to the rotating wheels. Desmond has been responsive to my questions and told me they've designed a spacer that will help with annealing very short cases like 7.62 x 39. He plans to make them available to all the machine owners soon.

I've found the best flame location is placing the blue inner flame tip no more than 1/16" from the middle of the neck. The exact time depends on case diameter and thickness but, will typically end up being six to nine seconds in the direct flame....

 

[SteveOak]

Thanks for the great thread!

 

[Jim D]

A few people have bought this one and like it.

AGS Brass Annealer - AGS Custom Parts

AGS Custom Parts - AGS Brass Annealer

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I would like to see a video !

 

[Tesoro]

I would like to see a video !

There is one on website.. From Serbia !!! looks like a patent ripoff of benchsource. However this one looks alot handier than the benchsource, which is heavy as shite and bulky. Had one.

 

[Beiruty]

Ugly Annealer…

This

 

[Beiruty]

Interesting product 1/3 the cost of the other model

A few people have bought this one and like it.

AGS Brass Annealer | AGS Custom Parts ​

agscustomparts.com

 

[nilebartram]

AGS is a great annealer for the $. I forgot to mention I annealed 1500 308 brass in 3 hours. Something I was putting off for 2 winters.

 

[Bat Rastard]

I have an Annealeze , my friend has an AGS. We are both pleased.

 

[scissorhands]

I went with this option. Seems to be working fine. I have not tested the results, just have annealed the brass.

 

[CT10ring]

I use a Bench-Source annealer. I'd recommend it. Fast, effective and easy.
Need 2 bottles of gas + 2 brass fittings.

 

[servant403]

I have a Ep Integrations have only used it so far for my 45-70 brass. Its very adjustable for any length cartridge even very short cartridges without having to purchase anything else.
It was on sale at the time . I think it was only 215 bucks.

 

[Ernest T]

This works well for me.

Burstfire 2 in 1 Brass Case Torch Annealer & Case Prep Center

BURSTFIRE - Gen 2 - 2 in 1 Annealer & Case Prep Center (torch & hose included) Download owners manual here: Owners Manual Introducing, industry first, the original Burstfire, 2-in-1 Brass Case Annealing Machine and Case Prep Center! Improve and Automate the process of brass case annealing...

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That's what I'm considering. The price is right, how is the build quality?

 

[Buttstock-TX]

That's what I'm considering. The price is right, how is the build quality?

That's what I'm considering. The price is right, how is the build quality?

I can say that 'm impressed with mine. I would not hesitate to recommend it after using it quite a bit. It does take some effort to get the tuning correct but, it is very capable if you have a sense for what needs to take place in the annealing process....Very short fat neck cases like 7.62 x 39 can be a tough but the spacer that Burstfire may now have available should alleviate most of that issue. I did not find .223 to be any problem.