Which annealer?

[Mike Matteson]

Botton line is annealing helps in the life of brass, and consistance release.

 

[Seabeeken]

They show a 4 week ship time but they didn't have a problem getting the money in 4 seconds. LOL

 

[wldcat]

I bought the ugly annealer from Amazon last year and for less than $300 I couldn't be happier. Hard for me to believe unless you are a competition shooter that competes against the best in the world that an amp is worth the extra cost. One thing I think is a requirement with a flame annealer is to get an adapter to run off a bbq bottle of propane. The small portable bottles get to cold when you anneal a large amount of brass and the flame will get smaller as the pressure drops from the cold temperature, with the larger bottle this doesn't happen.

 

[Rockbottom]

Here's links to the annealers mentioned in this thread, in no particular order
EP
AMP
Annie
DIY youtube Part 1
DIY youtube Part 2
Burstfire
Giraud
Ugly
Bench Source
plus one that looks like a stripped down version of a Bench Source
AGS

 

[Mrvmax]

I started with a torch but during covid 6.5 PRC brass was scarce and I didn't want to ruin mine. I also have minimal time for handloading so I bought the AMP. I tried ordering one of the cheaper ones but it was on backorder so long I canceled it and got the AMP.

 

[newmexkid]

I went with the AGS Annealer and it works great with no problems.

 

[Maol]

One thing I think is a requirement with a flame annealer is to get an adapter to run off a bbq bottle of propane.

Agreed. I use a a regulator too. I hardly ever have to adjust the flame. On the Burstfire it's speed thing. Just adjust the speed setting to the case your going to anneal.

I temp paint (750F) a couple of trash cases and always get a reference temp with my infrared just to make sure it's set right.

 

[Maol]

thought about trying to rig up a hopper system to this one if I get the time and ambition. It would be nice for larger loads of brass.

Yeah they're nice. Let's me keep my attention on things better.

 

[shawn mcjunkin]

There was a link about 2 years ago, guy from Idaho making a decent one, kinda a anealeez knock off sold for bout $150. It works well, maybe he is on this forum and will sent you the link. I liked. It for what I was doing. Just went in with a friend and boy an AMP. That is quick and consistent as heck. Big jump but worth it .

 

[assasinator]

propane with cases sitting in pan of water. heat em, tip em in.

 

[tlsmeds]

I have the AGS V3 and have been pleased with it.

 

[Spoonbill]

AneelEZ has been my go to for several years. Never a problem

 

[Mike Matteson]

propane with cases sitting in pan of water. heat em, tip em in.

I did that for years, It work, but I seen the error in my ways and have changed.

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

I did that for years, It work, but I seen the error in my ways and have changed.

Are you suggesting that doing it in water is not a good idea or needed ? Or using propane is not a good way to anneal ? I'm fairly new to reloading. So I am curious. I was giving the pan of water some thought even though I bought the EP annealer.