Apr 5, 2013 · I anneal my brass specifically to provide more even bullet neck tension because work-hardened brass tends to spring back when compressed or stretched. Over time you can lose track of …

Dec 31, 2014 · To properly anneal steels requires slow cooling in a sand or oil bath in order to preserve ductility for further working. Be very careful not to overheat the base of the cases; they are specially …

Sep 11, 2023 · I need to know if i over annealed any of this brass or do i need to toss it and get some more and start over. there are a couple different annealing time lengths between some of the brass …

Jan 17, 2023 · Here's the note from Starline: This brass has not been annealed, and will require a body anneal prior to forming, and possibly a neck anneal after forming, depending on how far it is necked …

Apr 27, 2016 · Anneal cases before cleaning and before any sizing to make less work for brass. Good time to debur the primer pocket if needed. 1 LB propane last about 200 cases. The blue flame length …

Dec 17, 2018 · Following the anneal, it would be wise to closely inspect the inside of the case both visually and with a bent paper clip just to make sure there are no lead drippings adhering to the …

Oct 12, 2019 · pistol and revolver brass stretches very little and generally fails from being work hardened. Same can be said about rifle brass but it stretches and thins and in some case will fails …

Mar 1, 2015 · As to annealing, I have not seen a real need to anneal prior to forming. I use a Hornady 3 die 300 Whisper set that has an expander die that nicely opens the 223 mouth and then run it into …

Sep 25, 2019 · I'd like to anneal the cases after cutting. Most of the times that I've cut down brass for re-forming it hasn't been necessary to anneal them, but as Nickle cases start out harder, I'd expect to …

Mar 19, 2014 · Can you guys recommend a good temp to set my oven at to dry the brass but not anneal or heat treat it or a different method altogether? Wang Chi: Here's to the Army and Navy and the …