BrentM
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Wet tumble
Anneal
Size process
Wipe
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Wet tumble
Anneal
Size process
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Prime
Load
Brass annealer
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rsbhunter
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As an option , there is a "DIY induction annealer" video on utube....it a handheld unit with a timer that goes to 1/10 of a second timing. It is semi labor intensive, but also not $1000.00 +. I had a flame annealer, and it worked decent, but this induction unit is amazing!!! And at around $300.00 with a custom cooling system for the coil, it was well within my budget. And the results are impressive. The anneal line is perfect on every case, and it "seems" to have improved the seating consistency of my rounds. I did alot of research on annealing before I built it, and honestly, there is ALOT more to it than just hitting the 750° temp and calling it good. But, as stated, I used flame annealing for a while, and it is 100% over no annealing.
Citified
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The reason given for not tumbling loaded rounds is due to the vibration taking the coating off the powder kernels changing the burn rate. I personally never saw a difference but stopped doing it out of an abundance of caution. Just wipe off the lube.
epoletna
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Agree with others who say you should resize AFTER annealing.
As for trimming case length, I think this should occur early in the process -- before running the case into a sizing die. I say that because a long case neck would run THROUGH the sizing portion of the resizing die, which you don't want to do.
For trimming, I use the Lee trimmers with the case holder chucked in an electric drill. Quick and thoroughly acceptable process. I then debar and chamfer the case mouth after trimming the length, while the case is still in the electric drill.
For annealing, I use a hand-held induction heater. ~ $200 on eBay.
As for trimming case length, I think this should occur early in the process -- before running the case into a sizing die. I say that because a long case neck would run THROUGH the sizing portion of the resizing die, which you don't want to do.
For trimming, I use the Lee trimmers with the case holder chucked in an electric drill. Quick and thoroughly acceptable process. I then debar and chamfer the case mouth after trimming the length, while the case is still in the electric drill.
For annealing, I use a hand-held induction heater. ~ $200 on eBay.
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I will definitely have to look into this. Thanks
If you try resizing a couple of annealed cases and then resize a couple of cases that are "not" annealed you will find a noted difference in how easily the annealed cases go through the sizing die. Also I resize with the expander plug left out of the die and then use a Sinclair mandrel, again there's a bid difference between and annealed case and a case that is not annealed.
rsbhunter
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The seating difference between annealed and not on cases is incredible. Consistency is 97% (always one fly in the ointment).The accuracy improvement I saw honestly made the difference between middle of the pack and placing in matches....The details really bring winning into a high percentage... rsbhunter
Citified
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In a time when components are difficult to source, I found the Annealez to be cost effective, provided more consistency in resizing and extended the brass life substantially. Should solve the issue you mentioned.
No offense intended but this is incorrect
Anneal before sizing, if you have the funds the amp machine is awesome but there are tons of great equipment that will provide the same results for a lot less money
marchboom
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I never tumble loaded rounds.
Why do you tumble ammo for 10/15 minutes to get lube off when step #6 gets the lube off?
I would anneal after cleaning but before sizing.
Why do you tumble ammo for 10/15 minutes to get lube off when step #6 gets the lube off?
I would anneal after cleaning but before sizing.
Because I add a little bit of lube when I seat my bullets. Thanks I think I will definitely anneal after cleaning. That makes sense after I thought about it.
