Chief Rick Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 So as not to sidetrack the the other topic referencing annealing 45 Colt cases: How do "YOU" do it? Of course pictures would help with the description if you care to take the time, especially if using a special contraption you built to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Spade Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I haven't used it yet but after researching this topic I bought an Annealeez machine. Just got it in the mail. I bought it for 45 cases and for my black powder cartridge long range rifle cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I agree that annealing will reduce blow by significantly. However, if you’re annealing for smokeless powder, then try a small batch first to make sure you like it. I anneal for my 38’s to seal up for my APP load and it works great. I tried it once in my 45C with a TB load and didn’t like the added resistance to extract the spent round. I haven’t tried it with a 45C APP load yet. My gut tells me it would works great because it works in the 38’s. YouTube has a fair amount of diy videos to make your own annealing machine if you don’t want to purchase one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I just dunk in molten lead. Been doing it this way for 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caladisi kid Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I have used this system and it works for me with 45 colt loads using smokeless and black powder loads having 600-800 fps loads. Cuts down a lot of the blow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Hot damn! Wish I had this when I was cutting down .50-70 brass to make .56-56 Spencer cases. Any mention of the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I built one of these. So easy anyone can do it if you take your time. Works great and well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 This should answer all your questions. I use a electric screwdriver and PLG torch. http://www.texas-mac.com/Annealing_BPCR_Case_Necks.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I'm cheap seats on this one. I learned to do it with a Socket with a bolt thru it. Chuck it up in a variable speed cordless drill motor and hold it in the torch flame for the time I have figured out. As often as I don't anneal, an Annealeez machine would just be a waste of money. Understand, the way I do it is skull numbing boring but I have annealed enough for each cartridge (Straight Wall Pistol) I've only had to do it once per cartridge. It works superbly for Rifle, but extraction can be difficult for pistol and I don't recommend annealing for Pistol. The Blow-By problem is only a big deal for straight wall pistol cartridges in rifles (My Opine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Bob Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Dip them in my lead pot till the lead doesn't stick and then toss them in a bucket of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I use a empty Sardine can. (pie tin or just about any metal pan would work). I put in water just deep enough so it would cover the case of the cartridge I am annealing when the case is lying down on it's side. I then stand a few cases up in the can, not too many, you want all of them to be able to fall over into the water and be covered. I use a torch on the mouth of the case until I get a very dull red showing. Then just bump/move the Sardine can so that all cases tip over into the water. Cheap, easy and it works great. Snakebite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cholla Bob said: Dip them in my lead pot till the lead doesn't stick and then toss them in a bucket of water. Water serves no purpose with nonferrous metals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Water serves no purpose with nonferrous metals True but it does prevent the residual heat from traveling down the case and making the head too soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Dan Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Salt bath here also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 built my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 40 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: True but it does prevent the residual heat from traveling down the case and making the head too soft. Fan is handy for cooling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 50 minutes ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: built my own Where did you find plans? Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 In the 50 or so years I’ve been reloading, I never found the need to anneal pistol brass. But I read an article in one of the gun magazines that gave a simple way to do it. Stand your brass up in a flat pan with about 1/2” or so water, heat the case mouth to red and with the end of the torch knock them over into the water. the water is to keep the base from losing its strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 5 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Water serves no purpose with nonferrous metals The purpose of setting them in water is to keep the heat at the top of the case, and then kick them over so they cool down and you can do some more. It is not to set the hardness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, Snakebite said: The purpose of setting them in water is to keep the heat at the top of the case, and then kick them over so they cool down and you can do some more. It is not to set the hardness. Takes 700+* to anneal brass. The metal will change color before that temperature is reached. I can see were handgun brass is more of a concern here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Bob Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 7 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Water serves no purpose with nonferrous metals makes them cooler when I pick them up so . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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