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Hillbilly annealing

Which brings me to another arbitrary shot in the dark number that is neck tension. Unless you are using a force pack arbor press you have only an idea of actual neck tension. And even then do we know if the force to seat a bullet is the same as the force to push it out?

We have one process that we cant accurately measure (annealing) to facilitate a result on another process that we cant accurately measure (neck tension).

Sounds more like skilled luck than science.
 
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How is measuring neck tension with pin gages to the thousandth skilled luck?
Because its not an actual measurment of tension. Depending on the neck wall thickness, brass composition, and % annealed or hardness. The actual tension a case has on the projectile varies, even at the same physical pin guage measurement.

A pin guage is just another tool for quality control and consistency.
 
I started with torch and drill. Supposed it worked well enough but unsure about its consistency and results. A fellow member sold me his Bench Source and I feel it was a good move. Time savings for sure. Has to be more consistent than previous. No regrets.
 

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Because I was losing too much sleep over this subject, I bought an AMP machine. Now I pass out soon as my head hits the pillow. No clue how much more effective it is compared to drill + torch method I was using. But it's 100% effective at helping me sleep.
 
Because I was losing too much sleep over this subject, I bought an AMP machine. Now I pass out soon as my head hits the pillow. No clue how much more effective it is compared to drill + torch method I was using. But it's 100% effective at helping me sleep.
This is the best defense I've heard for buying one. Sounds like it was money well spent in your case. Sleep well my friend!
 
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Because I was losing too much sleep over this subject, I bought an AMP machine. Now I pass out soon as my head hits the pillow. No clue how much more effective it is compared to drill + torch method I was using. But it's 100% effective at helping me sleep.
Basically what it comes down to.