Recent content by VenatusDominus

An induction annealer like the AMP is definitely the way to go. If you don't have or want to spend that much money, you can build your own and there are many resources on the net to help with that. I built my own for about $300 based on the one here...

Annealing is a function of TEMP and TIME. At 750 degrees Fahrenheit, it will take 1 hour for cartridge brass to properly anneal. That length of time will allow the heat to propagate down the cartridge and you will anneal not only the neck but the entire cartridge (bad).You need a higher temp for...

I have a 300 Weatherby Mark V synthetic stock with a slim 24" barrel I purchased new in 1991. In Dec 2020 I sent it to the factory to have the muzzle threaded for a brake (total cost with shipping was $241.92, that included the factory brake and a screw-on thread cover for use when the brake is...

I agree, to an extent. I have the Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB and the Kestrel 5700 with AB. Having the redundancy with electronics that can, and do, fail gives me peace of mind. If my Kestrel goes down I can guestimate the wind for my RF and still be fairly close. If my RF goes down, I can use my...

I struggled with the same decision last year and ended up getting the 5700 with AB. I love the Hornady 4DOF app on my phone but at the end of the day I wanted the option to upgrade to the elite (upgrade is same cost as the difference between initial purchase of the 5700 vs 5700 elite). I also...

I believe the 5CX was cheaper, folds smaller and lighter. It also came with a small ball head that I use for photography. I also purchased the ST125 for photography, which I love.

After doing extensive research I purchased the Small Rig fluid head on Amazon for $39 (now $49). It is small, lightweight and perfect for binoculars. SmallRig Selection Tripod Fluid Head Pan Tilt Head with Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras -3259 I...

This is an excellent review on tripod heads for hunting, worth the watch if you are in the market.

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After doing extensive research I purchased the Small Rig fluid head on Amazon for $39 (now $49). It is small, lightweight and perfect for binoculars. SmallRig Selection Tripod Fluid Head Pan Tilt Head with Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras -3259 I...

15/20, fun little exercise.

From AMP's web site: " Cartridge brass melts at 915°C (1679°F). Up to that temperature it remains homogeneous (Appendix 1 - 1.1). Dezincification of brass can occur because of chemical attack, but heating brass, even to high annealing temperatures cannot cause dezincification unless chemicals...

Here are two. I have asked before, but I will ask again. Do you have any science based evidence that annealing at 850F for less than 4 minutes produces any measurable changes in the brass? https://www.ampannealing.com/articles/52/salt-bath-annealing--does-it-work-/...

There are multiple studies demonstrating no measurable changes in cartridge brass held at 750F for 30 min. In order to return the neck/shoulder of a cartridge to its factory state, you need to apply enough heat for enough time to stress relieve the neck /shoulder. If the heat is to low, then the...

This is completely opposite of the established science on the subject. Is this your personal opinion or do you have something based in science that supports your conjecture?