Its called Tempilaq. Its best if its put on the inside of the necks so the brass heats it, not the flame from the torch.
Here is a inexpensive annealing setup. http://www.cartridgeanneal.com/
Bill
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Its called Tempilaq. Its best if its put on the inside of the necks so the brass heats it, not the flame from the torch.
Here is a inexpensive annealing setup. http://www.cartridgeanneal.com/
Bill
Yes, actually I just read about Tempilaq at Snipershide. Seems like a breeze. Dropping brass in water doesn't do much other than stop the heat, which is suggested when the brass gets up to temp since you don't want the heat spreading down the case.
The annealing set up that BillPa has a link to, is the system I use. It is quick and easy with no guessing.
I use only Lee FS & collet dies. The one set of Redding dies I have will stay in the cabinet. I hate them. I'll probably leave them in my will for one of my ex-wives....
I can get 4-5 firings / neck sizings before it's time to FS. Depending on the brass type & caliber. Sometime Remington brass gets a little more life than other brands.