Originally Posted by
hafejd30
For my process I use Templaq 450 and 650. I keep 2 cases from each caliber of exactly what I'm loading. Lapua, win, nosler etc. I use the first case to align the torches for the proper height etc. The second case has the Templaq on it. I set up so the 650 burns just below the shoulder and the 450 burns only about 1/3 down the body of the case.
You need to keep the case head from getting to hot but at the same time need to ensure you heat the case neck/shoulder enough so your not just wasting your time. Red hot is to much. And depending on what brand the case you have will depend on wha the finished case looks like so don't just go by the looks. My nosler cases look annealed when done. The lapuas look a lot lighter which would cause a person to overheat them if they go by look only. The brass thickness and components will cause a difference in amount of time you apply the heat.
Drill/socket or machine will work fine but be sure your heating each case the same by using Templaq on the first or test case. Done incorrectly can be a waste of time or dangerous and a waste of brass