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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
First loads after annealing, no neck tension
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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 364879" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>I think the answer is yes, the necks can be overheated. And when they are, the brass is damaged beyond use. When I watched the video, that's what I felt was being demonstrated, and happening. My research and investigation into annealing brass led me to this conclusion. </p><p></p><p>I used some of the color changing welders paint sticks to determine how long my case necks needed to remain in the flame in order to reach the proper temperature for annealing. I spin my neck/shoulder joint in my propane torch flame for a timed <u><strong>5 1/2</strong> seconds</u> and then quench in cold water. The cases are spun in a battery powered drill, with the case heads securely fixed in a Lee case holder sized to fit the specific brass. </p><p></p><p>I also talked Ken Markle (K&M Services), and he confirmed my method was similar to his. If you overcook the brass the neck can become too soft - as you have experienced. </p><p></p><p>I didn't want to be the spoiler. Everyone commenting on the video seemed so pleased with it that I decided to keep the peace. I wondered how long it would take for this problem to be experienced and posted here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 364879, member: 4191"] [B][/B]I think the answer is yes, the necks can be overheated. And when they are, the brass is damaged beyond use. When I watched the video, that's what I felt was being demonstrated, and happening. My research and investigation into annealing brass led me to this conclusion. I used some of the color changing welders paint sticks to determine how long my case necks needed to remain in the flame in order to reach the proper temperature for annealing. I spin my neck/shoulder joint in my propane torch flame for a timed [U][B]5 1/2[/B] seconds[/U] and then quench in cold water. The cases are spun in a battery powered drill, with the case heads securely fixed in a Lee case holder sized to fit the specific brass. I also talked Ken Markle (K&M Services), and he confirmed my method was similar to his. If you overcook the brass the neck can become too soft - as you have experienced. I didn't want to be the spoiler. Everyone commenting on the video seemed so pleased with it that I decided to keep the peace. I wondered how long it would take for this problem to be experienced and posted here. [/QUOTE]
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