Once again may I draw on this forum’s wisdom? Two questions….what is the recommended twist for a 40-65 to shoot in competition? Secondly what is the preferred way to anneal brass? Thanks for any help you can offer.
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Kelley O.Roos
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and some perfer 14 twist. 
A Ken Light annealer. 
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Kelly,
Thanks and where can I get one of these Ken Light annealers.
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Thanks and where can I get one of these Ken Light annealers.
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Iron Horse,
Here is Ken Lights web site. Click on Products then scroll down.
http://www.kenlightmfg.com/
You also need to good quality propane torches to attach to the annealer. They need to be better quality that the average WalMart variety so the flame can be regulated. Here is a web site showing the Turbo Torches made by Thermadyne.
http://www.thermadyne.com/tt/literature ... t12_14.pdf
I got two of their model TLK-41 with the hose connections to the gas tanks so I wouldn't have to have torch, tank and all hanging on the annealer.
By the way, be prepared for a 6 to 8 week wait. The annealer comes with one wheel made to whatever calibre you specify. Extra wheels are $40.00 for additional calibres. In additon to a .45 calibre wheel, I also ordered a .50 calibre wheel for my .50/90 brass. I sent Ken the diameter of a .50/90 brass so the making of that wheel is making the order take a little longer.
Here is Ken Lights web site. Click on Products then scroll down.
http://www.kenlightmfg.com/
You also need to good quality propane torches to attach to the annealer. They need to be better quality that the average WalMart variety so the flame can be regulated. Here is a web site showing the Turbo Torches made by Thermadyne.
http://www.thermadyne.com/tt/literature ... t12_14.pdf
I got two of their model TLK-41 with the hose connections to the gas tanks so I wouldn't have to have torch, tank and all hanging on the annealer.
By the way, be prepared for a 6 to 8 week wait. The annealer comes with one wheel made to whatever calibre you specify. Extra wheels are $40.00 for additional calibres. In additon to a .45 calibre wheel, I also ordered a .50 calibre wheel for my .50/90 brass. I sent Ken the diameter of a .50/90 brass so the making of that wheel is making the order take a little longer.
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Lee,
Thanks for the info...looks just like what I need.
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Thanks for the info...looks just like what I need.
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Iron Horse,
If you don't want to spend the $ on an auto annealer, it is easy enough to anneal with just 2 torches. I stand two propane torches on my bench with the flames pointing toward each other to contact oposite sides of the cartridge. Using a wood dowel with a point on the end, simply wedge the pointed dowel into the flash hole and turn the cartridge in the flame. At the first sign of color (orange glow) in the metal I drop it into a bucket of water. Also, you want to do this in a dimly lighted room in order to see the metal start to glow.
I anneal about avery 4th or 5th firing. Works for me.
If you don't want to spend the $ on an auto annealer, it is easy enough to anneal with just 2 torches. I stand two propane torches on my bench with the flames pointing toward each other to contact oposite sides of the cartridge. Using a wood dowel with a point on the end, simply wedge the pointed dowel into the flash hole and turn the cartridge in the flame. At the first sign of color (orange glow) in the metal I drop it into a bucket of water. Also, you want to do this in a dimly lighted room in order to see the metal start to glow.
I anneal about avery 4th or 5th firing. Works for me.
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Iron Horse
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Harlan, Thanks for the info. While Mr. Lights product is very impressive your method falls into my budget plan a tad better. I do have one question.. I am shooting a 40-65 so how much of the case should I anneal. I know on smokeless..(Sorry to swear on this forum..) you just anneal the necks. Thanks again for the input.
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