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Posted: 10/13/2015 12:11:08 AM EDT
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I started annealing using the Templaq and torch method last year after experiencing loss of neck tension on some of my .308 cases after several loadings.
I have started prepping a new batch 300 pieces of once fired Hornady match brass along with a batch of 100 pieces of LC 84. Again, these are all once fired. Should I anneal now to set a baseline or will the original anneal be sufficient for a couple loadings? |
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There is no right or wrong answer here imo, just personal prefs.
If it were me, I would absolutely anneal the 84 LC, particularly if I was at all unfamiliar with its history. Assuming the once fired Hornady was fired the first time from the rifle for which I am reloading, I would consider skipping the anneal. If not, or considering I would have my anneal stuff out to do the Lake City anyway ..... I'd run them too. If you annealing properly, annealing won't hurt them and could help - no down side other than time. (Trust the Tempilaq) If your question is because you are at all concerned about damaging them due to improper annealling, then by all means - wait until you are more confident with your annealing process (no offense intended - just saying). |
| Personally, if you're using annealing to get maximum case life (as opposed to using it to try and get ultra-precise neck tension each loading), I would take a few cases and shoot them until they split necks, figure out how many average firings you get to case failure, and anneal just a bit before that. Depending on your loads, you may find that you only anneal a couple of times before primer pockets get loose, or you start to see some incipient head separation, especially in an autoloader. In a bolt gun, neck splits will usually dominate, assuming you neck size only most of the time. I wouldn't anneal on the first firing, unless you're seeing a specific problem. |
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