Brass Annealing - Annealing Made Perfect 5 Year Review

[@BoltActionReloading]

What tools do I need to start reloading? - kzbin.info/aero/PLXl7rMHW73NPuwsykAr9sWCRShsN6sjIB

[@njgrplr2007]

Annealing made a huge difference in my reloading. All I use is a drill to spin the brass (w/Lee Precision Lock Stud) over a butane torch while a metronome app on my phone marks time. The timing is determined by using tempilaq on a single piece of brass. I also created a very simple wooden holder for the torch so I can't knock it over by accident. Since incorporating this approach into my normal reloading process, I have been able to find single SD loads every time.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Niceeee

[@vdog4799]

Cool. I do the same. I dont have a stand for the drill yet for exact annealing though.If the machines werent so expensive i would rather have that

[@therangersbulldogs6350]

I tried the 3 annealing methods, salt, torch with automatic system, and induction. Induction is better, so much more consistant for accuracy reloading.

[@njgrplr2007]

@@therangersbulldogs6350 I can't say if induction is better, but I know my SDs and accuracy are very comparable to what you see on this and other channels.

[@CHenry1951]

Nice machine, nice price tag..... I have used an Anealeez for years no complaints once you know what your brass needs, I use Lapua brass and have annealed them 20+ times with no issues low SD and tight necks....... use what you got if it works !!

[@glockparaastra]

Consistency is key. Agreed.

[@gscotty311]

My Mark 2 will be here soon! And you're right about their customer service. I made some bone headed mistakes in my ordering process and they were there replying to emails within hours at most to help out.

[@tyler6147]

Forever I never annealed anything so to say it's mandatory isn't true at all. That said the more accurate and consistent you want to be annealing comes up pretty quickly. I did it with a flame at first but I then put together a hand held induction annealer based on a KZbin video. It is substantially faster and substantially more consistent. Total it was under $200 and everything was in stock. For 1/8th of the price (or less) it has been great and extremely accurate and easy to use.

[@tyler6147]

@@1newme425 Go to North East Texas Tactical on KZbin. I can't post a link because the algorithm will delete it.

[@tyler6147]

@@1newme425 FYI I can anneal about 100 cases in roughly 15 minutes including setup time. It works really good. If you need help with the wiring let me know. The other thing to know is the different timers available have some small differences so read the fine print before you buy.

[@bennettdavid904]

I think you've solved my problem with my shoulder bump. Thank you

[@randallgibson3212]

One big reason I dont anneal as much as I should is due to consistency. Flame annealing with a drill and torch is ok for keeping necks from splitting but not very consistent at all. One day hopefully I can grab an amp and complete an already great system I have going for myself. You’re definitely spot on when you say consistency is key.

[@StuninRub]

You dont need an AMP, there are machines for a fraction of the price that makes torch annealing very effective.

[@nvlaser9084]

@@StuninRub Torch annealing will never be accurate without real testing. AMP is ONLY product on market that you are guaranteed to get proper annealing due to Aztec process.

[@StuninRub]

@@nvlaser9084 AMP is not as accurate as you think. Their algorithm at the end of the day is just "Time it takes to reach brass failure point" minus "X% of time it took to reach failure point". It's not magic, or anymore accurate then a flame annealer, just quicker so that there is less risk of case damage. When you use the AMP press it becomes VERY apparent, despite their claims, the AMP annealed brass's seating force spread is nearly the same as properly torch annealed brass. The biggest problem with torch annealing is that the brass does not get hot enough. The brass needs to be way hotter, near 1000f, but some old farts decided to spread the misinformation about over annealing, so most only bring it to 750f, which is not enough. Bring it up to temperature and you get the exact same neck tension

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Thanks for sharing this info,I don't aneal but maybe one day , great video see you on the next one.

[@singleshot2218]

Good info bud! I think I’ve only annealled once. It was on my .30 Herrert brass.. 30-30 cut down to length and annealled.

[@charlesgiles4447]

I have been using the ugly annealer for a few years now and I was happy till I got more serious and I realized how different the results are when the tank gets low. I am saving up for a AMP

[@airborne350g]

Love mine

[@texpatriot8462]

I have to anneal my 6ARC brass by placing it on my RCBS brass prep center’s primer pocket uniformer. While the case spins around, I have to hit it with a torch.

[@lemonaid1605]

I wonder if people's souls are just being annealed in the fiery pits of heck so they are softened prior to reloading.

[@BoltActionReloading]

hahaha

[@thisoldjeepcj5]

About the time I worry about case hardening of the neck I see head separation starting so scrap the case anyway. Not saying don't and wish I had the budget for those too. As always, like the video and look forward to the next.

[@6n518]

I have a macbook that's been updated regularly since 2012. :)

[@bigingo4269]

I would be interested in what temperature is used at .308win 350C°-400C°- 425c° -450C° ???

[@janbloemendaal9299]

I’m always interested in learning other’s processes. Do you anneal before or after you size?

[@BoltActionReloading]

I do before. Though if you watch this video maybe both? I haven't tested it. Yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epDEpp6Jf9yIjqM

[@janbloemendaal9299]

@@BoltActionReloading thanks for the reply. Huge fan of the channel, keep up the great work

[@BoltActionReloading]

Glad you enjoy the channel!

[@charlesgiles4447]

I am about to try annealing twice once before resizing and second after resizing I bump two thousandths and neck size but I neck turn and believe after the initial sizing and turning cases could be work hardening because seating pressure is higher on that loading. But drops afterwards

[@andrewthatcher1737]

Sir, I know this doesn't have anything to do with this annealing video, which I preform now. Great advice, thanks. But I've been searching around for a graphing program for my windows xp. May I ask sir, what you recommend?

[@BoltActionReloading]

do you need anything more than you can get with google sheets?

[@andrewthatcher1737]

@@BoltActionReloading Thanks. I appreciate the information.

[@kenwiltsie6920]

The AMP would be nice to have. But not at the price point.

[@timandrews4722]

That's why I bought the Annealeez

[@purdunetae2995]

To go off topic, when is it expected for primers to return to the market? Only places I can find that have primers sell them with bitcoin and other means in which you can't get your money back. Haven't purchased from them because that just seems sketchy that I can't use a credit card. LOL, kind of hard to reload if I don't have primers!

[@BoltActionReloading]

I have heard things on both directions. I have seem primer shipments come in (and sell out quickly) and have seen letters that shipments will be limited. It would sure be nice to see some back in the system.

[@purdunetae2995]

@@BoltActionReloading I am guessing the ammunition producers are eating up most of the primers. I've seen pricing start to come down on ammo, hopefully that will equate to a supply of primers. Either that or I'm going to get a stamping machine and a degree in chemistry so I can make my own! hahahaha

[@samuelcarstens6152]

@@purdunetae2995 one company owns most of the big ammo brands and most primer companies because competition is boring

[@andrewthatcher1737]

Stay clear of the sites that won't take a valid credit card as payment. The ones that only accept bitcoin, PayPal, ect are more than likely a scam site. Once they have your money there is no way to recover it. I've personally called one of these sites and the business ended up being in Pakistan.

[@purdunetae2995]

@@andrewthatcher1737 You are correct! I don't know from experience. Just common sense!

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

Yeap, expensive too!

[@erklaerbaer01]

Have you ever tested: annealing, FL sizing (.2 thou sholder bump) and then annealing again? what kind of necktension numbers would you get? (maybe too low for an autoloader?)

[@Mr257weatherby]

I'm still a torch and tempilaq guy. Just can't bring myself to pay those ridiculous prices.

[@BoltActionReloading]

I don't blame you. You have to use what works for you.

[@beresheeth]

Aztec is not accurate.