Author Topic: Annealing brass (Read 654 times)

Mitch in MI · « **on:** June 01, 2004, 04:46:55 PM »

http://www.gun-tests.com/performance/jun96cases.html

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2004, 09:07:16 AM »

I saw this also on the site when quickdtoo posted that link to the NEF and Dakota comparison but didn't have the gumption to post it like you did...thanks! Maybe Duce or Greybird ( :-D ) will put the link in the F.A.Q.'s

ScatterGunner · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2004, 12:18:18 PM »

i use the poor mans' method to anneal my (non-nickel plated) cases. first clean the cases so they are bright and shiny. place the cases in a cookie pan with water half way up the case. using a propane torch pointing straight down, fan the case necks with the flame, when you see the blue line run down the case, knock the case over with a pencil. it isn't the most sophisticated way, but it does work quite well.

sg

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2004, 05:16:01 PM »

:? blue line?

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ScatterGunner · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2004, 02:54:00 AM »

you'll see the tip of the shell turn blue and it will progress down the shell until the temperture cools as it approaches the water.

sg

Mitch in MI · « **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2004, 04:06:21 PM »

Another idea I found on the 'net:
Instead of heating the case and trying to take its temperature with a high temp crayon, just set your lead pot for the annealing temp and give the necks a quick dip. Lots of advice at this link on keeping the lead from sticking to the case and other tricks:
http://www.varminthunters.com/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi?fvp=/ggvg&cmd=get&cG=430373837323&zu=343037383732&v=2&gV=0