dusterdave173
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I got a new 6BR about 4 firings things were going well--then I started annealing--right away sizing got much easier to get it just right--seating force got more consistent --results on target? The jury is still out but the next range trips I shot the best tiny groups I have ever done--ever! It was easy as pie to do with my new AGS I dedicated some brass for the "test dummy" pile that I use to set up the flame each time--the old dull red glow routine--it could not be easier. You will waste some brass getting it figured out but that takes about one or two sessions. So...I am IN on annealing.
Will I do all my prairie dog 223 brass? I doubt it--will I do my match Lapua 223 brass? You darn right I will. Can you shoot well and not anneal? Yes I have done it but from the first sizing After I annealed I am convinced that I am doing something worthwhile. AMP $$$$? If I get a windfall I probably would but I am convinced that flame annealing is not a black art , simply a process that one needs to practice a little --I think like so many other aspects of reloading--there are a Lot of ways to skin a cat--that all work pretty well.
Will I do all my prairie dog 223 brass? I doubt it--will I do my match Lapua 223 brass? You darn right I will. Can you shoot well and not anneal? Yes I have done it but from the first sizing After I annealed I am convinced that I am doing something worthwhile. AMP $$$$? If I get a windfall I probably would but I am convinced that flame annealing is not a black art , simply a process that one needs to practice a little --I think like so many other aspects of reloading--there are a Lot of ways to skin a cat--that all work pretty well.
