Mar 13, 2011 · I was looking at Midway's latest circular and noticed that new LC brass is annealed. I also recall seeing several other military rounds that were annealed when new. Got …

May 26, 2020 · Is it necessary to anneal .223 brass? I'm new to reloading rifle rounds & thought that maybe because of it's lower velocity compared to larger bullets , that the heat wouldn't …

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; …

Sep 12, 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 …

Dec 18, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …