annealing brass

[rgbai]

I am going to make some of these brass cases for reloading .32 rimfire using blackpowder
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advance...e+case&x=0&y=0
what will i have to do to anneal (assuming i need to)the cases

[JCHannum]

That is interesting, the description is a bit misleading. It says to use a 22 short in one place and a 22 short blank in another. Definitely use a blank.

There should be no need to anneal, but if you do, just heat to red heat with a propane torch and allow to cool. You can quench in water or air cool depending on how much of a hurry you are in.

[gearedloco]

That is interesting, the description is a bit misleading. It says to use a 22 short in one place and a 22 short blank in another. Definitely use a blank.

There should be no need to anneal, but if you do, just heat to red heat with a propane torch and allow to cool. You can quench in water or air cool depending on how much of a hurry you are in.

That never stopped me before.

AFAIK, .22 cal. are rim-fire, and the primer is not replaceable. Somehow the idea of heating a case with a live primer in it sounds a tad bit, ummm, questionable.

Obviously I'm missing something. Please enlighten me. Thanks!

-bill

[rgbai]

There reusable you put a new .22 blank in the base when you reload them.

[SGW]

What do you think you need to anneal?

Be sure you get the headspace correct, both for the blank and for the outer case.