Annealing Tips for newbie.

[Wisconsinner]

Hey All,
I have been loading some factory fresh cases about 4 times and think its time to start annealing the brass. My first question is how often do i need to anneal and what temp/coloration should i be looking for? I understand over heating it will make it weak and could see splitting cases.
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[oneshot.onehit]

You are around a 1.5 hour drive away, If you ever want to get a hands on as far as annealing let me know, I run a Bench Source and my shooting partner has a Giraud both of us will answer any questions and get you annealing brass.
We always have plenty to anneal

Cheers

oneshot.onehit

 

[steve123]

Get some 700 degree tempilaq asap. Color is not a reliable indicator.

 

[kd185]

a dark room helps with seeing changes in color

 

[predatornut]

I got a metronome app for my smartphone. I set it to one beat per minute and hold the brass in the flame (300WM) for a count of 7. It is just turning a dull red. I spin the brass in a socket on an electric screwdriver and hold it so it is just touching the inner bright cone.

 

[Pinecone]

I got a metronome app for my smartphone. I set it to one beat per minute and hold the brass in the flame (300WM) for a count of 7. It is just turning a dull red. I spin the brass in a socket on an electric screwdriver and hold it so it is just touching the inner bright cone.

WOW, 7 MINUTES in the flame.

 

[savageshooter86]

many competition shooters anneal every firing to keep everything consistent.

 

[18Echo]

I got a metronome app for my smartphone. I set it to one beat per minute and hold the brass in the flame (300WM) for a count of 7. It is just turning a dull red. I spin the brass in a socket on an electric screwdriver and hold it so it is just touching the inner bright cone.

I hold for a count of 8 but I count a little on the quick side.