Annealing

[1K6BRA]

Sounds like AMP is good but it I don’t want too spend that kind of monies

 

[kochie]

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Now that’s great pilgrim

 

[NiteQwill]

Today, at the current access we have to tools... This is the best way to anneal.

https://imgur.com/a/uXtOdo9

 

[Chiquita]

Ok thanks how long do you keep heat on ?

If you are interested,I have one with a timer on the classified section.

 

[kochie]

If you are interested,I have one with a timer on the classified section.

Ok thanks

 

[ronemus]

I now have an Annie. It is fast but an AMP is more consistent, although I haven't felt a difference in seating pressure if I use a mandrel.

+1 for the Annie; it's very consistent, and usable indoors since there's no flame. Induction annealing is the way to go. The Annie is a lot less expensive than the AMP.

 

[itchyTF]

The DIY induction units are also a lot less expensive than the AMP.

 

[Big_Daddy]

Today, at the current access we have to tools... This is the best way to anneal.

https://imgur.com/a/uXtOdo9

I have this exact set up.
Sadly, I haven't even taken it out of the box.... LOL

 

[JMA]

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Never be afraid to buy the best, you won't be disappionted

 

[shoot4fun]

I didn't either. So I didn't. I personally don't think annealing is as important as many make it out to be. I don't bother at all - I have bigger fish to fry.

Well, if annealing is done by someone who doesn't understand the process then it is likely better they don't do it. Learning to anneal from your friend at recess may not be the best advice.
NTW, you cannot fry fish without some heat.

 

[ExPiney]

Today, at the current access we have to tools... This is the best way to anneal.

https://imgur.com/a/uXtOdo9

How are you feeding those cases? What is the spring? Are you feeding them by hand into the spring or is there a case feeder somewhere up there?

 

[Ned Ludd]

Instead of spending the cash for a fully automated setup, I simply trained my pet monkey Cocopuff to do it for me. I also trained him to reload. Here is a sample of Cocopuff's excellent work:

 

[NiteQwill]

How are you feeding those cases? What is the spring? Are you feeding them by hand into the spring or is there a case feeder somewhere up there?

Dillon casefeeder

 

[nmkid]

Instead of spending the cash for a fully automated setup, I simply trained my pet monkey Cocopuff to do it for me. I also trained him to reload. Here is a sample of Cocopuff's excellent work:

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I see that 4th round is probably for shooting around corners.

 

[Sandstorm]

Here is a sample of Cocopuff's excellent work:

That is load workup at its best..I wonder how much powder he put in the 2nd one and I hope
he's the one doin the shooting as well...lol

 

[JimPag]

Ok thanks again I can buy a lot of brass for $ 1400 x 10 fireing lots of shooting.

1400 doesn't get you that much brass these days.

 

[Eagle1899]

I received my AMP a week ago. Money well spent! I've annealed just about every way possible and the AMP is hands down the most consistent. No guessing, no flames, no hot salt, no involved set up that requires holding your tounge just right... it just flat works with no questions.

 

[Turpentine]

I've been annealing by hand for a long time now In cases from 223 to military 7.62 x 51 and 30-06. Once you get the flame set right you just watch for the metal to change. Then when the line creeps past the shoulder I drop it in a bowl of water. It seems to help my brass size more consistently and trimming is easier. I enjoy the process and it goes quite fast. I then bake cases dry at 275 for 30 in the oven, Let sit for a few days then resize and tumble until the brass looks new.

 

[Straightshooter1]

I've been annealing by hand for a long time now In cases from 223 to military 7.62 x 51 and 30-06. Once you get the flame set right you just watch for the metal to change. Then when the line creeps past the shoulder I drop it in a bowl of water. It seems to help my brass size more consistently and trimming is easier. I enjoy the process and it goes quite fast. I then bake cases dry at 275 for 30 in the oven, Let sit for a few days then resize and tumble until the brass looks new.

You realize that dropping them in a bowl of water does nothing except get them wet, right?

Because of the thinness of the brass, it cools off very rapidly once it leaves the flame and not a lot of heat travels down the body to effect any annealing down there.

 

[Turpentine]

Never realized that. Was taught this method long ago. Was always told that it kept heat from traveling up into the case head area where it could possibly weaken it. No matter I can certainly stop and use my infrared thermometer to see what kind of temps make it up the case.