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 Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Judd]
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04/21/16 05:39 PM
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Big Fitz
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Water is not necessary...brass doesn't continue to build heat after it's pulled from the flame. Matter of fact they cool down surprisingly fast. Besides...then you have to wait for them to dry or blow them out...it's just an unnecessary step.
I anneal every time...reason being, I get more consistent neck tension. You should weigh and sort your brass as well. 
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Big Fitz]
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04/21/16 11:52 PM
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Judd
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Water is not necessary...brass doesn't continue to build heat after it's pulled from the flame. Matter of fact they cool down surprisingly fast. Besides...then you have to wait for them to dry or blow them out...it's just an unnecessary step.
I anneal every time...reason being, I get more consistent neck tension. You should weigh and sort your brass as well. I don't do that but I know every shell is +/- 1 kernel of powder from any of the others and I know exactly what the neck tension is on every shell and group like tensions. I definitely do pain staking steps when I'm convinced makes a difference....I'm not convinced brass makes a difference. If they made a way for us to measure case volume...I'd definitely do some testing.
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
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04/22/16 01:50 AM
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APynckel
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I run a bench source annealer. Picked it up when I started loading for 6.5 grendel. Wanted to prolong my case life as much as possible, and ensure proper neck tension w/o cold worked in hardness.
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
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04/22/16 02:32 AM
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jeff1383
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Buy quality brass and you don't have to worry about consistency. No matter how much time I spent "match prepping" RP brass I never got as good as #s or consistent accuracy as I did with Lapua 260 brass. Case weight varies due to thickness. Thickness variances can affect the combustion process from case to case. Reloading can be a pain in the arse and can drive you nuts if you let it. Buy quality gear/components and don't worry about it...just go shoot and perfect your skill.
Last edited by jeff1383; 04/22/16 02:38 AM.
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: RiverRider]
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04/22/16 03:17 AM
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J.G.
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Just today on another another site, someone I know to have about sixty-plus years of reloading experience and who I think highly of said he had noticed the best firings always seem to be the second ones after annealing. There might be something to it. I can go with him on that. I've been annealing every other firing. I may start making it every third. Jeff1383 is spot on, as well.
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: jeff1383]
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04/25/16 06:09 PM
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APynckel
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Buy quality brass and you don't have to worry about consistency. No matter how much time I spent "match prepping" RP brass I never got as good as #s or consistent accuracy as I did with Lapua 260 brass. Case weight varies due to thickness. Thickness variances can affect the combustion process from case to case. Reloading can be a pain in the arse and can drive you nuts if you let it. Buy quality gear/components and don't worry about it...just go shoot and perfect your skill. I also prefer to get as much life out of my expensive Lapua brass as I can. Removing cold-worked stress from the material will alleviate potential neck splits during resizing and prolong life.
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
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08/29/17 05:41 PM
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blackcoal
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it is the illusion of knowledge.--Stephen Hawking
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
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08/30/17 02:17 PM
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Vern1
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Search for $75 DIY brass annealer. Here is a video of the one I built.
Cheers,
Vern1
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
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09/03/17 03:15 AM
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D-Day
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
#6879242
09/05/17 08:17 PM
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cullbuck
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Bird Dog
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Will annealing work on brass that is already resized and ready for loading?
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Re: Brass annealer
[Re: Cattleman]
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09/26/17 10:31 PM
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Walker_clint
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I do the drill/ propane method, deep sockets is a must, and I personally usually anneal at the tip of the flame until you see the case start to "shine" or blue slightly then chunk it in water. Best to do with fresh cleaned brass in my opinion.
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