lightman
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Over the years I have annealed brass by several different methods.
My first attempts were using melted lead. I would melt the lead and let it stabilize at 700º, dip the case neck in lite machine oil and then stick it into the melted lead up to just below the shoulder. Then I would count, thousand 1, thousand 2, until the case got uncomfortable to hold in my fingers. Usually between 5 and 8 seconds. This method seemed to work well.
My next attempt was with a propane torch, a drill and a Chinese made socket. Results varied and I was never really satisfied.
My current method is that I bought a Giraud annealing machine. I use Tempilaq to set the dwell time and torch position. I'm fairly happy with the results.
I save junk brass to do my set-up. Split necks, loose primer pockets, ect. I pretty much follow the article thats on the Accurateshooter site. And like I said above, I use Tempilaq. Varmint Al, on his site Varmintal.com also has some info on annealing thats worth reading.
I bought the Giraud machine before the AMP machine came out, or I probably would have one of them. But I'm happy with the Giraud.
My first attempts were using melted lead. I would melt the lead and let it stabilize at 700º, dip the case neck in lite machine oil and then stick it into the melted lead up to just below the shoulder. Then I would count, thousand 1, thousand 2, until the case got uncomfortable to hold in my fingers. Usually between 5 and 8 seconds. This method seemed to work well.
My next attempt was with a propane torch, a drill and a Chinese made socket. Results varied and I was never really satisfied.
My current method is that I bought a Giraud annealing machine. I use Tempilaq to set the dwell time and torch position. I'm fairly happy with the results.
I save junk brass to do my set-up. Split necks, loose primer pockets, ect. I pretty much follow the article thats on the Accurateshooter site. And like I said above, I use Tempilaq. Varmint Al, on his site Varmintal.com also has some info on annealing thats worth reading.
I bought the Giraud machine before the AMP machine came out, or I probably would have one of them. But I'm happy with the Giraud.