Which annealing machine?

[AndyW]

I am considering buying an annealing machine, any recommendations?

So far my research leads me to the Bench Source.

 

[canderson]

I am biased. I have only used one. It is a benchsource. No complaints at all. Great unit.

 

[Waskawood]

Your research led you to the same place that mine did. I am very pleased with my purchase. It appears very well built and it was very easy to set up. I used Tempilaq to adjust mine.

 

[holstil]

Andy, I'm looking for one also. I keep ending up on Ken Lights web page (bottom). The machine just plain looks solid.
I guess it probably doesn't matter which one as long as you do it correctly.


Jim

 

[jonbearman]

I have a ballistics edge and love it. Works great.

 

[Erik Cortina]

Get the Benchsource. I have friends that have the Ken Light and wish they had bought a Benchsource. First and last annealer you'll ever buy!

 

[superlight93]

I have only tried and own the Ken Light. It anneals brass to perfection. I think the greatest influence on most annealers sold is the person operating it. I have found that the way you set-up your machine is how good or bad your brass comes out.

 

[geordiesniper]

You pays your money and takes your choice, but I bought a Benchsource and it is a very nice annealing machine and glad I chose it.

 

[nhm16]

Brown Santa is delivering my Bench Source today.

 

[thefitter]

What about this one?

http://www.giraudtool.com/annealer1.htm

 

[RIFLE1]

The Benchsource units works,... feeding cases desn't occupy too much of my time as to steer me away from it. very consistent. Dave is a great guy to do biz with besides.

;D

rifle1

 

[MrMajestic]

Another Bench Source satisfied customer here!

 

[holstil]

Good things to be heard about Bench Source. What about the reports of sticking cases and falling over? I've heard you gotta put wax or something on it so the brass can slide? I don't want to have to do anything but load em in and pick em up.

Anybody else heard or dealt with that?

Jim

 

[21shooter]

What about this one?

http://www.giraudtool.com/annealer1.htm

This is the one that I will order, Excellent design.

John www.21stcenturyshooting.com

 

[geordiesniper]

Good things to be heard about Bench Source. What about the reports of sticking cases and falling over? I've heard you gotta put wax or something on it so the brass can slide? I don't want to have to do anything but load em in and pick em up.

Anybody else heard or dealt with that?

Jim

Hi Jim, yes it's a brilliant machine and I anneal all sorts on it and have never had a problem with falling over or sticking cases. I have not waxed the surface and do not intend to, just put 'em in the hole and watch 'em turn into the flame. But do whatever works for you

 

[ridgeway]

Benchsource.

 

[Martin52]

The new KinetiX annealing machine referred to in the 6mmbr.com Daily Bulletin looks good. Made in South Africa, one big plus is the compact size if you have limited benchspace. Interested to hear from anyone using one, I am considering one myself. Still using hand held torch.

Martin

 

[jimbires]

I use a ballistic edge . I think it works well . Jim