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  1. #1
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    Annealing torch.

    As there a few of my friends who reload and due to lack of space, they have nowhere to clean their brass, I have a tumbler, so I tumble and clean their brass for them, no money changes hands apart from a few quid that goes into a charity box now and then, one asked if I could anneal some cases for him, I don't do this at the moment, but if needs be, I could get the gear and do it, the lads have all offered to chip in and buy the required equipment and I keep it, I've looked on Youtube and watched the videos of the various ways and methods, it seems the cheapest way is to get a propane torch and spin them in my drill to heat up the necks, my question to the forum is, what do other members use and what is a good torch to buy that won't break the bank?

    Ta.

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    its a bit of trial and error i think with the some known guidance. I'm going to try it soon.

    For temp protection I'll be using 750 Tempilacq for the neck and 450 for the body.

    some GOOD reading HERE on 6mmBR

    My annealing will be rather basic. Hopefully consisting of a MAP gas burner / cordless drill with an appropriate length long socket to turn the case - usually this seems to be about 5-8 seconds per case but gain this will be trial and error.
    Rapid 7 / 10-22 ATN 2 Stiller Predator .204 Pulsar N970 Tikka T3 semi custom ATN MARS thermal.204 Tikka T3 Semi.223 Wylde IOR Operator Lawton 6mmBR Kahles Gen 3 - Stiller 6.5 x 47 Bushnell BDX - Winchester Red Performance SX3 12g

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    All I use is a £20 torch from wicks a cordless drill a annealing cup from Davy at the shed and a timer app on my iPhone. Works great for me. The cup from Davy is worth its weight in gold !!

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    just seen this Danny ...thank you for the heads up

    thats a bargain pal

    HERE
    Rapid 7 / 10-22 ATN 2 Stiller Predator .204 Pulsar N970 Tikka T3 semi custom ATN MARS thermal.204 Tikka T3 Semi.223 Wylde IOR Operator Lawton 6mmBR Kahles Gen 3 - Stiller 6.5 x 47 Bushnell BDX - Winchester Red Performance SX3 12g

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    Stand the rounds in a tray with water up to the shoulder (this keeps the main body cool) then heat up with a propane torch till cherry red, job done

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ray7756 View Post
    Stand the rounds in a tray with water up to the shoulder (this keeps the main body cool) then heat up with a propane torch till cherry red, job done
    I'll try that, be worth a go always done it fingers turn then plop into water method haha

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