Bullets and Cartridges: Everything You Need to Know

brass annealing

Its important when choosing a firearm and ammunition that both are compatible and the ammunition is correct for the application.  Ammunition is available for various needs such as personal protection, hunting, target shooting, informal plinking.  If you are not well-versed in firearms, the topic of ammunition might seem unimportant, confusing or intimidating.  It’s important to […]

Why Anneal Case Necks?

Being an ammo reloader you’ve considered case neck annealing in the past but had some trepidation. Judging brass annealing temperature by color is just a wild guess. Without case annealing they usually fail with a split neck after 5 to 7 firings. A benchrest shooter set a 600 yard 5 shot group record of .861” […]

ABOUT US

In 2008 I had about 1000 7.62mm X 51 military cases, some from match rifles, others from machine guns all needing neck annealing. Shopping around revealed annealers from $500.00 to over $800.00 this was way over budget for a device performing only one function. Having tool & die design background work began for a practical, […]

Headspace Gauge

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Go to our website www.cartridgeanneal.com, scroll to the bottom of the home page. This shows our Headspace Gauge in use.  First measure the gage using your caliper or our Ultimate Cartridge Check System, now […]

Primer Seating Depth – SALES PROMO.

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] One of the many functions provided by the Ultimate Cartridge Check System is to precisely check primer seating depth. When seating a primer in a case it should be seated at […]

BULLET T.I.R. – SALES PROMO.

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] This is a check for bullet TIR (total indicated runout) on loaded rounds. Quickly and precisely performed with the Ultimate Cartridge Check System. Those wanting precision accuracy from their reloaded ammunition find this […]

Bullet Meplat Uniformity – SALES PROMO

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]  Checking bullet meplat (tip or nose of bullet) uniformity is fast and efficient using the Ultimate Cartridge Check System.  This measurement is important for those wanting the best accuracy from their reloads.  Variations […]

Ultimate Cartridge Check System. – SALES PROMO.

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Checking cartridge case Neck TIR (total indicated runout) is quick and precisely determined with the Ultimate Cartridge Check System.  For accurate reloaded ammunition attention to detail pays dividends.  Those wanting precise accuracy from […]

Is Brass Annealing Really Worth It?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Annealing brass helps attain better accuracy and extend brass life, removing work hardening stresses from repeated reloading. The fastest, most accurate method is annealing with propane torches. Improper annealing either too low or […]

How Correct Case Neck Annealing Can Extend Case Life

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Annealing, most cartridge reloaders have heard about it, some do it successfully and sadly some who have tried have receivedreally bad information resulting in failed results.  Proper annealing is guaranteed when using the […]