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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 1238034" data-attributes="member: 313">I have never annealed brass. It's just another arduous step that I'd like to avoid if possible. I use Lapua cases whenever possible but, unfortunately, I shoot a few cartridges that they don't make brass for. Sometimes Rem and Win cases just have to suffice.I use Redding S type bushing dies and move the shoulders back about .001". Necks are sized minimally. I typically load on the high side of reliable book data but not beyond. I chronograph all loads and am careful to not exceed velocities that can be found in the books.Overall, I get about 7-8 reloads (occasionally more) from my cases without annealing. I hope it stays that way.</blockquote>