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    A propane torch suitable for annealing cases?

    As per the title I'm thinking of trying basic annealing of rifle cases, it will be the 'case in a suitable socket' type I'm going to try.
    So has any member found a particular torch good for this use?
    Also has any member used the 'Tempilaq' liquid which melts at a specified temp?
    6.5 55 SWEDE.223 HOWA VARMINT NIKON 8X32X50 -.22LR CZ STYLE-16" .17 HMR CZ AMERICAN-16" SIMMONS AETEC-12G BERETTA A.302,AYA NO 4,BAIKAL O&U

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    Any torch that can burn free standing, without holding a trigger.
    I used a Map gas one with the case in a socket on a drill driver, but Map is hotter than propane & a few Hornet cases melted, so I'd go for a normal propane torch for more control.

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    A propane torch suitable for annealing cases?

    If you have carried on annealing rifle cases? are you satisfied with the results or have you moved on to a 'pukka' one?

    Yes I thought a 'Mapp' type might be a bit too hot, thanks.
    6.5 55 SWEDE.223 HOWA VARMINT NIKON 8X32X50 -.22LR CZ STYLE-16" .17 HMR CZ AMERICAN-16" SIMMONS AETEC-12G BERETTA A.302,AYA NO 4,BAIKAL O&U

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    No I've since stopped reloading, don't shoot enough CF to bother.

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