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Annealer options

SD guy

Been annealing old school for a lot of years now. Doubt I load 800 rounds per year. Been looking at buying in to a system. AMP looks good just not cost effective for my volume IMHO.

EP 2.0 is looking worth considering as a step up from old school.

Anything else a low volume individual should consider?
 
SD guy said:
Been annealing old school for a lot of years now. Doubt I load 800 rounds per year. Been looking at buying in to a system. AMP looks good just not cost effective for my volume IMHO.

EP 2.0 is looking worth considering as a step up from old school.

Anything else a low volume individual should consider?
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I have the ugly annealer I love it. Super easy to use and adjust. I'm happy with its consistency. It's also very well priced
 
I’m gonna vote for the AMP. I just bought one. I hope it’s the last annealer I’ll ever need. It took me a few days to get over the price but quality costs. And, consistency is what this game is all about. I’m not expecting huge improvements over my old methods but if I can avoid a flier here and there it will be worth the price.
 
Dgd6mm said:
Burstfire gen2, Ugly annealer,
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And the AGS.
SD guy said:
Been annealing old school for a lot of years now. Doubt I load 800 rounds per year. Been looking at buying in to a system. AMP looks good just not cost effective for my volume IMHO.

EP 2.0 is looking worth considering as a step up from old school.

Anything else a low volume individual should consider?
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I read and understand loud and clear, the AMP is not needed. JMO
 
I recently bought the burstfire and like it so far. One reason was the built in motors for cleaning p pockets and such. Was getting old doing by hand.
 
Don't know what length you want to go to, but there is a YouTube video where the guy buys a portable induction heater , a timer and copper wire. (10 ga).. I went this route, added copper tubing that is water cooled and a pump. Total investment around $300.00. The timer is accurate to 1/100 of second, so the annealing is accurate and repeatable.
Maybe this is an option. rsbhunter
 
A few more options than expected. AMP is out of my price point & the one I really wanted. Perhaps Ill regret it though I settled on the Ugly annealer as I just liked the name:)

No, in truth the concept is very similar to old school. Though once set up for a given cartridge, I can load up the hopper w a hundred cases & let her buck & move on to another task. doubt Ill run her 2hrs, per year.

I feel weak with electronics at times & if the induction system was in need of troubleshooting, I am skeptical as to how I would do, troubleshooting.

Thanks for the reply, all!
 
SD guy said:
A few more options than expected. AMP is out of my price point & the one I really wanted. Perhaps Ill regret it though I settled on the Ugly annealer as I just liked the name:)

No, in truth the concept is very similar to old school. Though once set up for a given cartridge, I can load up the hopper w a hundred cases & let her buck & move on to another task. doubt Ill run her 2hrs, per year.

I feel weak with electronics at times & if the induction system was in need of troubleshooting, I am skeptical as to how I would do, troubleshooting.

Thanks for the reply, all!
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No shame in saving a little money, but don’t leave it unattended. Maybe sit there and uniform some pockets or something so you can keep an eye on it. Malfunctions happen.

Enjoy your annealed brass, and yes sir- it helps!
 
I started with a twin torch annealed, it did a great job...but, as my Reloading room is part of the house, open flames and pounds and pounds of powder helped my other half to convince me to cease and desist. I know a great many people have used them for years, so my decision was only one...rsbhunter
 
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800 a year .... Stay old school if you're wanting to make sense !
But if you're wanting to play then "play on"!
I like my bench sourse.
 
rsbhunter said:
Don't know what length you want to go to, but there is a YouTube video where the guy buys a portable induction heater , a timer and copper wire. (10 ga).. I went this route, added copper tubing that is water cooled and a pump. Total investment around $300.00. The timer is accurate to 1/100 of second, so the annealing is accurate and repeatable.
Maybe this is an option. rsbhunter
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I used these for a couple years and they will do the job. You don’t need to wire it with a timer. Once the coil gets hot, the dwell time changes anyway. Go by color. The problem is they are not designed to be used that much and eventually they just stop working. You’ll spend $200 every time is quits. I went through two and then gave in to something better.
 
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