Who doesnt anneal?

[IA_shooter]

I started a little over a year ago and I'm glad I did. It makes forming my wildcat cartridges much easier and I don't lose brass in the process now. PLUS I am getting much more consistent brass sizing dimensions and neck tensions w/o a doubt. Is it "needed" for the average hunter/shooter......nope, but I definitely see the long term benefits, especially for myself and what and how I shoot. Each to their own though.

 

[Ralph Littlefield]

Been reloading for over 40 years for 25+ calibers and never annealed a single case in my life.
Seems to be the current thing to do.
Compel me why I should start...

Perhaps if you tried it for a while you would answer your own question.

On the other hand, if you are happy with what you are doing stick with it.

 

[Dkk37058]

I agree with Ralph ^^

 

[M-61]

To answer your question “Who doesn’t anneal?.”
Me.
Reloading since 1964
Compel you either way? Not a chance.
I do what works for me.

 

[jackieschmidt]

If I was in to long range, I would anneal. The advantage of annealing in those Disciplines seems to be more consistent SD’s and closer ES numbers.

In short range Group and Score, it just doesn’t seem to matter.

 

[drop_point]

I started annealing back around 2011 when I started shooting PRS style matches and the occasional outlaw F-Class match. I was using Remington stamp brass and was getting quite a few split necks. I started annealing with a torch and a drill and those Remington cases started getting lots of firings on them. Most all cases go 12+. I have one batch of 50 with 25 firings on them. I've also noticed more consistent seating, more consistent shoulder dimensions after sizing, and all that jazz. If you don't need those things and you're happy with your process, don't spend your time on it.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

If I was in to long range, I would anneal. The advantage of annealing in those Disciplines seems to be more consistent SD’s and closer ES numbers.

In short range Group and Score, it just doesn’t seem to matter.

This^^^.

 

[R.Morehouse]

I started annealing when induction came out and used the Annie, Then the AMP came on the scene and it worked well. I shoot pretty much exclusively SR-BR these days and I don't anneal. The AMP found a new home.
Annealing worked well on my targets when shooting 1K...................I Think....

Regards
Rick

 

[DLT]

I'm a horrible slacker. Not only do I not anneal, I also have never owned a case cleaner.
My cases last very well, and I usually have a sizable quantity of them for my main rifles. Neck splits aren't common for me, and lots of my brass could be considered ancient.

I am aware of getting best accuracy with new brass, and those which are in their first few cycles, but I'm pretty careless about letting them become integrated among the greater mass, and they are soon just another brass with unknown firings.

Heck, I don't even do much case trimming since I started measuring my REAL chamber lengths, and letting the brass grow to fit (within safe tolerances).

I've got other lazy techniques also, but I'm gonna save them for my upcoming book, "Uninspired Tricks for Reloading Average and Adequate Ammunition", by jdscholer.

I believe my book will save many thousands of hours of time which could then the spent loving the Lord, your wife, and your dog. (in that order) jd

I’d like to know when I can get a copy. Thank you

 

[Murray Brook]

I went for over 35+ years without annealing and got along ok. In the last 6-8 yrs I tried annealing ( salt bath) and I must say my seating and shoulder bumps are much more consistent. But what Jackie has posted is spot on. I have seen no gain in accuracy in my shooting (100-300 yds). JME

 

[DLT]

Exact same load except for annealing the cases.
Both groups shot at 200 yards on the same day and under the same conditions.
Caliber is 223.
Bottom line is do what works for you!

Son of a gun I’d like to be able to do that

 

[RegionRat]

@DLT
If I have the pilot for your caliber, and you handle all the cleaning and such, then send me a test batch and I'll run them for you.
(Remember, if I don't already have the data or Aztec code for the brass, I have to "sacrifice" one that will be melted when you get it back.)

 

[nilebartram]

Extend brass life, epically now days with the cost and shortage of good brass.

 

[Ray Gross]

I anneal a lot less now than in the past.

 

[Chiquita]

I will apologize for the long write up front as to my reasons for my scientific, tested, proven method and reasons for annealing.

1. Because I like to tinker with tools and it gives me time in my shop.
2. Because to me makes sense to anneal based on what I have read so far
3. I have not done any testing annealed or not
4. But mostly #1.

 

[Bc'z]

Wait till you have a bullet fall into a sized piece of brass....
You'll figure out what a drill and torch are really used for.

 

[snert]

Are you perhaps my twin brother?

We are triplets

 

[5spd]

I've never anealed in 55yrs of reloading, never had a need to, don't shoot comps, don't worry about my brass overall.
All my rigs still shoot. 500" +/- so my accuracy is no worry.

 

[Dave M.]

Been reloading for over 40 years for 25+ calibers and never annealed a single case in my life.
Seems to be the current thing to do.
Compel me why I should start...

Nobody should go out of their way to convince you why you should anneal. You are either already shooting just fine without annealing, or you can’t shoot the difference, in which case you shouldn’t waste your time with it. Once you start annealing and shoot well enough to see the effects on the target, then and only then, will it hold value for you. Good luck with your shooting.
Dave

 

[hornetguy]

I've been reloading since 1970 or so, and have never annealed. I've thought about it a few times, but never bothered to try it.