jasent
Well-Known Member
maybe fool proof is not the correct term but I think the majority of reloaders are not fools. I can aneal 223 this way with out getting burnt. But I've done this for 10 years. With 308 size cases you would be heating too far down the case if you get burnt. Soon as it's warm at the head it's done and that has worked well for every case I've ever loaded.
Remember that if your brass dosent get work hardened before anealed again it will aneal(relieve stress) at a lower temp. If you aneal every loading you don't need to get it near as hot as if you only aneal every 3rd, 4th, or 5th loading. It adds just a couple min to your load time, you don't need to keep track of when you anealed last and every loading is the same instead of some thing different every few loadings. Jme
If you don't feel comfortable with my methods then carry on how you wish. But you don't need an expensive machine to get consistent neck tension and avoid work hardened brass. Many folks who have bought these machines and most certainly the companies that make them want to justify the costs saying you will ruin your brass or you won't get consistent brass. That's bs(bad science)
You can get consistent results with a propane torch and a few moments extra loading time. No drill needed or expensive machine, spend that $$ on components. But don't take my word for it. Research for your selves.
I always resize after anealing. Any time you heat metal of any kind it expands and as it cools it may not go back to the exact same dimensions it was before hand.
I aneal
Resize and de-prime then prime, charge and seat
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