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    Giraud Annealing Machine Modifications

    I'm no expert (believe me), but my take on this is that from, say, 10%-80% full, the tank pressure won't change as long as the temperature stays constant. Propane, contained in a tank, at moderate room temperature remains liquid at around 110-140 psi. I believe the often stated observation...
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    Wanted: Brass Annealing Times

    I'll agree with that JM. I've had a play with the laser temp gauges, mistakenly thinking they would give an me exact digital figure. I tried mounting one (or the guts of one) actually on the machine, in a fixed position aiming well down the case body from about 3" away. I can set an audible...
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    Wanted: Brass Annealing Times

    The laser temp gauges can work well but it's not just a case of pointing and taking a reading. All materials reflect the laser differently and this must be factored in. The emissivity of cartridge brass (70/30) varies between .03 for polished brass to .61 for dirty oxidised brass. A laser...
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    Wanted: Brass Annealing Times

    I run with a single pencil flame burner that uses 22 grams of gas an hour. A 1lb disposable cylinder = around 450 grams or about 20 hours of annealing. At around 400 cases an hour it's quite efficient and I'm still on my first cylinder. The gas I use is a 70/30 mix of propane/butane and because...
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    Wanted: Brass Annealing Times

    Personally, I'm much happier running with one torch. I've tried single, double and even twin micro burners but now just use one and except that it takes a little longer. My annealer is an auto feeder so it doesn't really worry me about the extra time. I just find the time so critical with two...
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    Another annealing analysis

    As has already been said - trying to judge by the colour of the case will lead to problems. I have found that if I anneal my cases within a day or so of cleaning them with Stainless Steel media I get very little colour change, if I anneal the same cases a couple of weeks after cleaning then I...
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    Stainless Steel Media Testimonials

    Hi Terry - Long time no chat, how are you doing? Just thought I'd let you know your SS pins are still doing good service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcyAkj-LzA8
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    Who / Which method of using stainless steel tumbling media is best?

    Just do it is the trick - A little too much dish soap or lemishine is not a problem. This is how I do it:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcyAkj-LzA8
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    What beam powder scale do you use?

    I've got more beam scales than you can shake a stick at, around 30 I guess. My favourites are the Lyman M5's and the RCBS 5-10, both now long obsolete. Another really nice scale is an old oil damped Webster, just so well made. Of the newer scales I have recently had chance to have a look at the...
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    most accurate powder measure

    Here's an interesting review/comparison of several measures head to head. The Lee gave many of the big $$ measures a run for the money. Target Shooter March 2011
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    Anyone have a Prometheus II???

    Why do you question the ability of a 502 scale? All the RCBS/Ohaus range, 502, 505, 5-10, and 10/10 all use exactly the same floating agate bearing/knife edge system, the parts are interchangeable. The 10/10 is no more accurate than the 502. When carefully prepared they are sensitive...
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    Anyone have a Prometheus II???

    This is how I get fast accurate weighed loads:- RCBS 502 scales with Targetmaster trickler - YouTube
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    What is this???

    +1 Excellent post Ed.
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    Maggie’s Handmade pistol - I made this to keep me awake on the night shift.

    Thanks for the comments guys - If only I had that sort of spare time now. I've always found it satisfying to use my hands and over the years I've made various bits of shooting kit. Run-out gauge. Small tumbler Bore scope Annealer Rear bag
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    Maggie’s Handmade pistol - I made this to keep me awake on the night shift.

    Thought you guys might be interested in my little pistol. I made this about 35 years ago with just hand tools and a post drill - couldn't guess how many hours it took. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LTanlKuT_4
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