Annealing with camp stove?
I was wondering if it's practical to anneal case necks with a camping stove, either a propane/isobutane backpacking canister stove or a white gas stove.
I'm thinking I could use the Hornady annealing kit with the drill attachment and the indicator cream.
Re: Annealing with camp stove?
Not going to get hot enough. A Berzn-o-matic propane torch works and they can be had cheaply at Home Depot or Lowes.
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Originally Posted by helotaxi
Not going to get hot enough. A Berzn-o-matic propane torch works and they can be had cheaply at Home Depot or Lowes.
Why won't it get hot enough? i used to melt lead for muzzle loader bullets on a coleman stove and that is hot enough to anneal brass.
Will it work? yes is it pratical? i wouldn't think so due to space constrants getting to the burner. as helo said a benz-o-matic is much easier to use.
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I would think the cartridge would get to hot before the neck would get hot enough therefore ruining the cartridge. Just my thinking.
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all you need is a propane torch, bucket of water and 2 of the fingers you were born with.
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You might not need the water but the fingers are a given. ;D
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