Oldbloke wrote:Soo, like a few I just anneal using a gas torch, DIY case holder and drill method. 5 or 6 seconds till they turn grey/blue does the job.
As usual yanks are long winded. This bloke tries 10, 15, then 20 seconds.
See the result. It might surprise you.
A few bench rest experts might disagree, I don't know.
https://youtu.be/9HfjRKrbYbo
northdude wrote:https://youtube.com/shorts/vzHDY2IklCg?feature=share
northdude wrote:ummm a thread about annealing??? can try and delete it if you want
bladeracer wrote:northdude wrote:ummm a thread about annealing??? can try and delete it if you want
OB really wanted us to look at the specifics of this video. Erik deliberately over-annealled brass (if such is possible) and tested to see if it made any difference at the target. The video isn't actually about annealing itself but whether there is a time limit past which the brass is destroyed.
Billo wrote:Ive seen the video before and Ive ' overcooked at 10secs ' LOL and still shot 0.2 moa
Billo wrote:Hey Oldbloke started using some very expensive Peterson brass for my 243 recently, stuff came annealed and perfectly prepped, 2 firings and 1 neck split before I had a chance to anneal. For quality brass i have never had a failure that quickly. Im currently doing a 7 sec burn with the torch.
Billo wrote:Hey Oldbloke started using some very expensive Peterson brass for my 243 recently, stuff came annealed and perfectly prepped, 2 firings and 1 neck split before I had a chance to anneal. For quality brass i have never had a failure that quickly. Im currently doing a 7 sec burn with the torch.
in2anity wrote:Billo wrote:Hey Oldbloke started using some very expensive Peterson brass for my 243 recently, stuff came annealed and perfectly prepped, 2 firings and 1 neck split before I had a chance to anneal. For quality brass i have never had a failure that quickly. Im currently doing a 7 sec burn with the torch.
Even fancy brass isn’t immune to split necks. Seems to be a bit random. Just inspect and toss. That is the way for high turnover reloading. I feel a dirty die can contribute to neck splitting - scratches compromise the neck.
Oldbloke wrote:bladeracer wrote:northdude wrote:ummm a thread about annealing??? can try and delete it if you want
OB really wanted us to look at the specifics of this video. Erik deliberately over-annealled brass (if such is possible) and tested to see if it made any difference at the target. The video isn't actually about annealing itself but whether there is a time limit past which the brass is destroyed.
Thx BR, correct.
And the test indicates (unsure if it is proven beyond doubt) that rough enough is good enough. And spending big bucks on expensive anealers is for most a complete waste of money. (Unless very large numbers of cases are being processed)
I know its long winded, but, watch the video.