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    jimbires replied to the thread To anneal or not?.
    my first sign of needing annealed was , I usually saw my shoulder bumps get more random . it's so easy , I feel it's best to do it...
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    jimbires replied to the thread To anneal or not?.
    it depends on how fast ya can say Mississippi or is it , Missississippi . don't stutter ! LOL 4, 5 or 6 should be enough to...
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    jimbires reacted to TackDriver284's post in the thread To anneal or not? with Like Like.
    I use a BenchSource, have it all set up, then turn out the lights and spin the case in the double flame and once the neck turns a dull...
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    jimbires reacted to highoctane's post in the thread Brass selection with Like Like.
    Cosmetic "seconds", I remember a cosmetic second from many moons ago that I wondered, "what on earth was I thinking". Too much tequila...
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    jimbires reacted to SJB358's post in the thread To anneal or not? with Like Like.
    Don’t let annealing get too complicated. Once you do a handful you’ll get the feeling for it. I started with a socket on a drill with a...
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    jimbires reacted to NYDAN's post in the thread To anneal or not? with Like Like.
    I fully agree with TackDriver284 and Jimbires above. I started rifle reloading about 50 years ago and never annealed brass until about...
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    jimbires replied to the thread To anneal or not?.
    Thanks Dan , heck I forgot about the molten lead system . probably the least expensive way to go , and as you said you know the temp .
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    jimbires replied to the thread Brass selection.
    I did find it , starting TODAY . Peterson Cartridge's Cosmetic Seconds Sale is back, and as one of our newsletter subscribers...
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    jimbires replied to the thread Brass selection.
    watch , Peterson brass " I got an email a day or two ago , saying they are having their seconds on sale soon . probably for a forth...
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    jimbires reacted to SJB358's post in the thread Brass selection with Like Like.
    Bingo. Lets you form cases without stretching them from the first firing. Minimizes case wear and fatigue as well. Doing that and...
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    jimbires reacted to RL338's post in the thread Brass selection with Like Like.
    Creating a false shoulder to hold the case tight while fire forming.
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    jimbires reacted to Blkram's post in the thread Brass selection with Like Like.
    The more you work your case, by necking up, and then reload for multiple firings, without annealing, is going to work harden your brass...
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    jimbires reacted to wvbuckbuster's post in the thread Brass selection with Like Like.
    My son uses 30-06 brass necked up to 338-06. I'd recommend annealing before necking up. Will help with longer case life in regard to the...
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    jimbires reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Simple pleasures with Like Like.
    My night to cook, a little silver salmon seems to be in order. God is good.
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