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Annealing vs not?
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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 2180494" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>OK, like most I have gone down so many different roads on "Manual Annealing" using propane, Tempilaq, flat stone in tin pan etc. Worked OK at best but it was what I could afford and needed. BUT I settled in on a different approach that has worked extremely well for me. I no longer use Tempilaq since I feel I can "see" the change and be spot on. </p><p></p><p>I use a Mapp torch, small Skil driver with a Lee case trimmer shellholder and small bowl of cold water. <strong>The key to the whole process is the constant RPM turn of the case in the tip of the torch.</strong> You are heating as consistently as possible all sides of the neck and shoulder. Once you have established how long in the flame to reach the desired anneal on the neck, you can duplicate pretty well with simple mental countdown, shut off torch and simultaneously remove driver from flame. I then dip case still turning in driver into bowl of water to cool down ASAP and then remove case, place Q-Tip in mouth to clean while case is turning and then place upside down in an old ammo block that was drilled out in bottom to allow water to drain. usually very very little.</p><p></p><p>The Mapp torch provide instant clear blue consistent flame that is perfect to manage concentration on the neck/shoulder for consistent results. Depending upon cartridge and brass the time is anywhere from 3-4 seconds to 5-7 seconds which is really easy to manage once you get the hang of it. </p><p></p><p>Try a couple test runs with some old range brass and you will see how easy it is to manage the heat. What is interesting is how sensitive the time is for this process, one more second than needed and you can hit too hot in eye blink but I can watch the brass coloration and know instantly when to pull out and shutdown. I also like the torch is off instantly so you don't have the always on safety issue with propane. The RPM will be a major determining factor on the time as well and all drivers are different speeds. The Lee shell holder can be used for virtually any cartridge out there so you have good flexibility for diameters. So if looking to try something different, this may work for you.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]269398[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 2180494, member: 63925"] OK, like most I have gone down so many different roads on "Manual Annealing" using propane, Tempilaq, flat stone in tin pan etc. Worked OK at best but it was what I could afford and needed. BUT I settled in on a different approach that has worked extremely well for me. I no longer use Tempilaq since I feel I can "see" the change and be spot on. I use a Mapp torch, small Skil driver with a Lee case trimmer shellholder and small bowl of cold water. [B]The key to the whole process is the constant RPM turn of the case in the tip of the torch.[/B] You are heating as consistently as possible all sides of the neck and shoulder. Once you have established how long in the flame to reach the desired anneal on the neck, you can duplicate pretty well with simple mental countdown, shut off torch and simultaneously remove driver from flame. I then dip case still turning in driver into bowl of water to cool down ASAP and then remove case, place Q-Tip in mouth to clean while case is turning and then place upside down in an old ammo block that was drilled out in bottom to allow water to drain. usually very very little. The Mapp torch provide instant clear blue consistent flame that is perfect to manage concentration on the neck/shoulder for consistent results. Depending upon cartridge and brass the time is anywhere from 3-4 seconds to 5-7 seconds which is really easy to manage once you get the hang of it. Try a couple test runs with some old range brass and you will see how easy it is to manage the heat. What is interesting is how sensitive the time is for this process, one more second than needed and you can hit too hot in eye blink but I can watch the brass coloration and know instantly when to pull out and shutdown. I also like the torch is off instantly so you don't have the always on safety issue with propane. The RPM will be a major determining factor on the time as well and all drivers are different speeds. The Lee shell holder can be used for virtually any cartridge out there so you have good flexibility for diameters. So if looking to try something different, this may work for you. [ATTACH type="full"]269398[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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