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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Is inconsistent soot on the neck of fired cases my problem?
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<blockquote data-quote="Carsyn.22" data-source="post: 1912273" data-attributes="member: 104613"><p>I'm probably not more experienced a reloader than you, only loaded for a couple rifles myself and don't have as much or as fancy equipment as it sounds like you have.</p><p></p><p>On the subject of annealing though, I anneal every firing before sizing, so far just with a propane torch and holding the case head in my fingers, turn the neck in the flame (the tip of the mini blue inerflame is the hottest part) as soon as it begins to turn colour I chuck it in a bowl of water. I have found it helps to give a good feel for the case head temp, but next time I anneal my batch of brass I will try a socket in my cordless drill, hoping for better consistency, as it's kinda tricky to spin the neck evenly by hand.</p><p>Annealing every firing can help tremendously with consistent neck tension and shot start pressures, a light crimp can also affect things and may be worth a try. I'm not sure if this is exactly your trouble but could be part of it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carsyn.22, post: 1912273, member: 104613"] I'm probably not more experienced a reloader than you, only loaded for a couple rifles myself and don't have as much or as fancy equipment as it sounds like you have. On the subject of annealing though, I anneal every firing before sizing, so far just with a propane torch and holding the case head in my fingers, turn the neck in the flame (the tip of the mini blue inerflame is the hottest part) as soon as it begins to turn colour I chuck it in a bowl of water. I have found it helps to give a good feel for the case head temp, but next time I anneal my batch of brass I will try a socket in my cordless drill, hoping for better consistency, as it's kinda tricky to spin the neck evenly by hand. Annealing every firing can help tremendously with consistent neck tension and shot start pressures, a light crimp can also affect things and may be worth a try. I'm not sure if this is exactly your trouble but could be part of it. [/QUOTE]
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