Burstfire

***IMPORTANT UPDATES***

As of 05/16/2022, we are SOLD OUT of our GEN 1 machines, as we transitioning our production to GEN 2 Machines! We may have small batches of gen 2 available here and there, but full availability will be early to mid July. 

GEN 2 Available for Pre-Order NOW. Pre-order special is a LIMITED TIME OFFER (End: 06/20/2022) = Discounted + FREE SHIPPING.

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First of its kind. 2-in-1 Brass Case Annealing Machine and Case Prep Center! 

Automate the process of brass case annealing, speed up the process & accuracy of case prepping! 

GEN 2 Brass Case Annealer / Annealing Machine:

(COMING SOON - ETA 07/18/2022):
- GEN 2 Available for Pre-Order NOW. Pre-order special is a LIMITED TIME OFFER (End: 06/20/2022) = Discounted + FREE SHIPPING.

• New on Gen 2 - All Red Anodized Aluminum Wheels (Standard, Magnum, and Bottom Rotation Wheel). Now standard on all Gen 2 units!
• New on Gen 2 - Upgraded Toolless Adjustment 360 Swivel Torch Holder. Now standard on all Gen 2 units!
• New on Gen 2 - Updated, sleek, glossy glass digital display for speed Controller. 
• New on Gen 2 - Improved / Updated speed control to a sleek and silky smooth turn knob design. Provides both speed, and simplified speed change operation. 
• New on Gen 2 - Updated chute design. Improved feeding when processing large batches / full chute.
• New on Gen 2 - No complicated set up required! Ready to go out of box! Well, we lied. Simply attach the torch to the torch holder, and ready to go in 15 seconds! No messing around with finicky set ups like other units out there.
  
• New on Gen 2 - New color! Now available in RED (limited edition). 
• Thick Laser cut steel panels, with a beautiful durable, wear resistant finish. Not like you’re going to beat on it, but it’s what you would call, “built like a tank”.  
• Brass case capacity is approximately 200 cases (dependent on caliber)
• Mechanically operated case release / drop, eliminating the need to have to adjust / tune it based on case size.
• Aluminum Standard size wheels will accommodate cases from 300 blkout, 6BR, 223, and up to 30-06.
• Aluminum Magnum wheels will accommodate cases up to 338 Lapua Magnum or similar cases. 

Case Prep Center:

• 4 independently operated high torque motorized heads will accept any industry standard 8/32 thread attachments for Debur, chamfer, primer pocket reamer, pocket uniformer, flashhole uniformer, etc
• Case Prep Attachments are sold separately, if you do not already have them. ***Check out our Burstfire Ultimate Case PrepTool Kit. 
• One of four motors operates at reduced speed, to allow for precision work normally done by hand.
• Can be operated upright, or laid down on the steel handle, to maximize comfort based on your preference. 
• On/Off switch independent from Case Annealer. 
• Steel handle for easy carrying. 

Compared to other annealers on the market:

1.  Burstfire Annealer is powered by 6 independently operated high torque motor, rated for 30k+ hours. NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE! Other annealers use only a single motor to power the entire machine.
2. The only 2 in 1 Annealer on the market! Combining both Annealer + Prep Center!
3. No finicky set up / adjustments needed out of box! Open the box, throw some brass on there, and ready to process brass! It’s that easy. It just works! 
4. We don’t use only imported / China parts, assemble them in our shop and call it “made in USA”. We use premium quality imported, and also US made parts! Proudly assembled in a certified facility (Taiwan), ensuring highest level of consistency in production quality and QC we or any other small/medium shop can achieve! 
5. All of the above while providing you the best deal 2 “bang for your buck” on the market! There’s no secret to this. It’s simply a customer centric business model. Customer deserves what they paid for, and receive world class customer service by our team here at BFG!

Again, we believe customers deserve what they paid for. Designed with a focus on quality & function, to produce the best product aesthetically, functionally, efficient, and most importantly at an affordable price. “Wow” is the  word we want customers to say to themselves the moment they open the box, or after engaging with our world class customer service! 

ANSWERING A COMMON CONCERN:

• ***Brass shavings WILL NOT interfere with annealing wheels / operation. This is no different than any other prep center. When standing upright, 95% of shavings will gather around the attachments, for easy clean up. Anything that falls outside of it are quite minimal, and most caught by the chute, which can be easily wiped off with finger tip or a small brush. Wheel design has space between, so anything shavings would fall right through. The steel rod attached to the wheel is a circular design, and shaving does NOT build up in this area. 
• If laid on the handle, you can put a catcher below it to catch any brass shavings. 

What's included?

• Burstfire 2 in 1 Brass Case Annealer & Case Prep Center Gen 2
• Bernzomatic UL2317 Pencil Flame Torch
• Torch Extension Hose 60”
• Red Anodized 6061 Aluminum Upper Wheels - Standard & Magnum Size.
• Red Anodized 6061 Aluminum Bottom / Rotation Wheel.
• Toolless Adjustment 360 Swivel Torch Holder
• Integrated 110V - 240v Power Supply (international customers simply need to purchase a plug outlet adapter.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY (download user guide / operating manual for details)

***Disclaimer:  Download the safety & operating manual, and carefully read through manual prior to setting up and operating the machine. Failure to do so may lead to misuse of this equipment, causing serious injuries or property damage. 

Visit our Tutorial page for video instructions & demo: https://burstfireguns.com/pages/tutorial

Download Owner's Manual: Burstfire 2 in 1 Annealer & Prep Center Owner's Manual

Burstfire Complete Case Prep Tool Set Package

It includes everything you need to prep your brass cases

• VLD Inside Chamfer Tool
• Outside Debur
• Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer / Crimp Remover (large & small)
• Primer Pocket Uniformer (large & small)
• Primer Pocket Cleaners (large & small)
• Primer Pocket Gauges (large & small)

Burstfire's Ultimate Case Prep Tool Set includes all the Case Prep tools you need to do all your basic prepping tasks in one package!

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• The handle is threaded in the middle, which will allow you to unthreads in the middle to store all the small parts.
• The thread at each end of the handle will allow you to attach the Case Prep Heads for manual operating.
• You can also attach the heads atop our Burstfire Case Annealer & Case Prep Center Combo unit to motorize and speed up the process by at least 5x!
• This kit allows you to conveniently and efficiently clean primer pockets, debur the inside and outside of your cartridge neck, two at a time by attaching to the handle, or all at once atop our Case Prep Center!

Burstfire - Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer / Crimp Remover Set

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• *** Hate reaming / swaging? Burstfire Ultimate Small Primer Pocket Reamer is the easiest, fastest, and most effective solution on the market!
• We redesigned and improved vs others on the market. Normal reamers cut at 35-40 degree angle, which will require excessive metal to be cut for the crimp to be removed. Our reamer cuts at 80-85 degree angle, to SAAMI dimensions, and requires minimal cutting. A quick “tap and go” is all you need! A little goes a long way. Check out this video!

Burstfire - Primer Pocket Uniformer Set

• Like everything Burstfire, our Pocket uniformed is improved over rest on the market!
• So what’s diff? All pocket uniformer in the market are made way too small. Result is it creates a circular wobble when attempting to “uniform” the pocket. Which results in more effort/time to cut and uniform the pocket, evenly. 
• our is made to the correct dimension, cutting the primer pockets at the correctly dimensions in both width and depth, effectively removing that wobble effect, and just enough that it does not remove any metal on the pocket wall. 
• Purpose: Uniform uneven primer pockets, to ensure reliable primer ignition, and/or to prevent the possibility of slam-fire from primer not being seated deep enough.
• Another use case is to remove the protruding flash hole, caused by using incorrect decapping pin on smaller or undersized flash holes, causing flash hole to be punched outwards, and deformed.
• Industry standard 8/32 thread can be attached to any prep tool handle, or atop a Case Prep Center. 

Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set

• Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set
• To chamfer and deburr your case mouth
• Chamfer inside case mouth to smooth out rough inner edges from trimming, and allow for smooth bullet seating. Prevents shaving off bullet plating when seating. 
  
• Deburr outside case mouth, to remove rough edges / burr from case trimming process
• Industry standard 8/32 threaded. Can fit into any prep tool handles, or case prep centers, such as the Burstfire 2 in 1 Case Annealer & Prep Center

Burstfire Case Prep Tool Set Package

• VLD Inside Chamfer Tool
• Outside Debur
• Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer (large & small)
• Primer Pocket Cleaners (large & small)

Burstfire's Ultimate Case Prep Tool Set includes all the Case Prep tools you need to do all your basic prepping tasks in one package!

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• The handle is threaded in the middle, which will allow you to unthreads in the middle to store all the small parts.
• The thread at each end of the handle will allow you to attach the Case Prep Heads for manual operating.
• You can also attach the heads atop our Burstfire Case Annealer & Case Prep Center Combo unit to motorize and speed up the process by at least 5x!
• This kit allows you to conveniently and efficiently clean primer pockets, debur the inside and outside of your cartridge neck, two at a time by attaching to the handle, or all at once atop our Case Prep Center!

Burstfire - Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer Set

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• *** Hate reaming / swaging? Burstfire Ultimate Small Primer Pocket Reamer is the easiest, fastest, and most effective solution on the market!
• We redesigned and improved vs others on the market. Normal reamers cut at 35-40 degree angle, which will require excessive metal to be cut for the crimp to be removed. Our reamer cuts at 80-85 degree angle, to SAAMI dimensions, and requires minimal cutting. A quick “tap and go” is all you need! A little goes a long way. Check out this video!

Burstfire - Primer Pocket Uniformer Set

• Like everything Burstfire, our Pocket uniformed is improved over rest on the market!
• So what’s diff? All pocket uniformer in the market are made way too small. Result is it creates a circular wobble when attempting to “uniform” the pocket. Which results in more effort/time to cut and uniform the pocket, evenly. 
• our is made to the correct dimension, cutting the primer pockets at the correctly dimensions in both width and depth, effectively removing that wobble effect, and just enough that it does not remove any metal on the pocket wall. 
• Purpose: Uniform uneven primer pockets, to ensure reliable primer ignition, and/or to prevent the possibility of slam-fire from primer not being seated deep enough.
• Another use case is to remove the protruding flash hole, caused by using incorrect decapping pin on smaller or undersized flash holes, causing flash hole to be punched outwards, and deformed.
• Industry standard 8/32 thread can be attached to any prep tool handle, or atop a Case Prep Center. 

Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set

• Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set
• To chamfer and deburr your case mouth
• Chamfer inside case mouth to smooth out rough inner edges from trimming, and allow for smooth bullet seating. Prevents shaving off bullet plating when seating. 
  
• Deburr outside case mouth, to remove rough edges / burr from case trimming process
• Industry standard 8/32 threaded. Can fit into any prep tool handles, or case prep centers, such as the Burstfire 2 in 1 Case Annealer & Prep Center

What's Included?:

• 1 each - Ultimate Large & Small Primer Pocket Cleaners Heads
• 1 each - Ultimate Large & Small Primer Pocket Reamer Heads
• 1x - VLD Inside Chamfer Tool Head
• 1x - Outside Deburring Tool Head
• 1x Handle
• 1x Compact Storage Case

Burstfire - Primer Pocket Go-Gauge Set

• Never guess again if your primer pockets were properly reamed or swaged.
  Include large & small primer pocket gauge
• Enlarged body, curved / wave design for a secure grip to be held by hand
• It can also be attached to an existing industry standard 8/32 threaded hand tool handle, to maximize comfort.
• We all want a tight primer pocket, that will not loosen up before our brass fails. Especially if you use expensive brass.
• Using small primer pocket as an example. Our small gauge is made to 0.1725. Variation for small primers is 0.1745 - 0.1755 in diameter. ***Majority of small primers will be 0.175.
• We have found, a .175 primer, can be inserted in a .1725 pocket on a press, but may meet some resistance at .1755 (Will not work in most cases if hand priming. In this case simply set up the reamer / Swager to go just a tad bit further). 
• if you want the highest level of precision and control, this is it. But keep in mind there are variations from brand to brand, and lot to lot. Cup thickness is a factor in if it will fit or how easily it will fit as well. 

Burstfire - Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer & Primer Pocket Uniformer Set

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• *** Hate reaming / swaging? Burstfire Ultimate Small Primer Pocket Reamer is the easiest, fastest, and most effective solution on the market!
• We redesigned and improved vs others on the market. Normal reamers cut at 35-40 degree angle, which will require excessive metal to be cut for the crimp to be removed. Our reamer cuts at 80-85 degree angle, to SAAMI dimensions, and requires minimal cutting. A quick “tap and go” is all you need! A little goes a long way. Check out this video!

Primer pocket uniformer 

• Like everything Burstfire, our Pocket uniformed is improved over rest on the market!
• So what’s diff? All pocket uniformer in the market are made way too small. Result is it creates a circular wobble when attempting to “uniform” the pocket. Which results in more effort/time to cut and uniform the pocket, evenly. 
• our is made to the correct dimension, cutting the primer pockets at the correctly dimensions in both width and depth, effectively removing that wobble effect, and just enough that it does not remove any metal on the pocket wall. 
• Purpose: Uniform uneven primer pockets, to ensure reliable primer ignition, and/or to prevent the possibility of slam-fire from primer not being seated deep enough.
• Another use case is to remove the protruding flash hole, caused by using incorrect decapping pin on smaller or undersized flash holes, causing flash hole to be punched outwards, and deformed.
• Industry standard 8/32 thread can be attached to any prep tool handle, or atop a Case Prep Center. 

What's included?

• 1x Each Large & Small Primer Pocket Uniformer
• 1x Each Large & Small Primer Pocket Reamer / Crimp Remover

Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set

• Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set
• To chamfer and deburr your case mouth
• Chamfer inside case mouth to smooth out rough inner edges from trimming, and allow for smooth bullet seating. Prevents shaving off bullet plating when seating. 
  
• Deburr outside case mouth, to remove rough edges / burr from case trimming process
• Industry standard 8/32 threaded. Can fit into any prep tool handles, or case prep centers, such as the Burstfire 2 in 1 Case Annealer & Prep Center 

Primer Pocket Uniformer Set

• Like everything Burstfire, this Pocket Uniformer is improved over rest on the market!
  
• Purpose of primer pocket uniformer is to ensure / return primer pocket depth to SAAMI spec.
  
• How is this one different? Ours doesn’t do any of the below……
  
• All pocket uniformer on the market are made way too small. Result is it creates a circular wobble when attempting to “uniform” the pocket. Which results in more effort/time to cut and uniform the pocket, and often times, creates an uneven cut. Not this one.
  
• Have you ever heard of someone telling you they can remove crimp using their uniformer? Well, that unfortunately means it is made too big and is removing material on the side of the primer pockets. Not this one. 
  
• Purpose: Uniform uneven primer pockets, to ensure reliable primer ignition, and/or to prevent the possibility of slam-fire from primer not being seated deep enough.
  
• Another excellent use case is to remove the protruding flash hole, caused by using incorrect decapping pin on smaller or undersized flash holes, causing flash hole to be punched outwards, and deformed.
• Industry standard 8/32 thread can be attached to any prep tool handle, or atop a Case Prep Center. 

What's included? 

• 1x Each Large & Small Primer Pocket Uniformer

Burstfire - Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer & Primer Pocket Uniformer Set

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• *** Hate reaming / swaging? Burstfire Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer is the easiest, fastest, and most effective solution to remove crimp on the market!
• We redesigned and improved vs others on the market. Normal reamers cut at 35-40 degree angle, which will require excessive metal to be cut for the crimp to be removed. Our reamer cuts at 80-85 degree angle, to SAAMI dimensions, and requires minimal cutting. A quick “tap and go” is all you need! A little goes a long way. Check out this video!

Burstfire - Ultimate Primer Pocket Reamer & Primer Pocket Uniformer Set

• First of all, if you've used these tools in the past, you know the struggle of dull cutters. We manufactured these with the highest quality material to ensure long term performance. You will appreciate the clean cuts / performance from our tools!
• *** Hate reaming / swaging? Burstfire Ultimate Small Primer Pocket Reamer is the easiest, fastest, and most effective solution on the market!
• We redesigned and improved vs others on the market. Normal reamers cut at 35-40 degree angle, which will require excessive metal to be cut for the crimp to be removed. Our reamer cuts at 80-85 degree angle, to SAAMI dimensions, and requires minimal cutting. A quick “tap and go” is all you need! A little goes a long way. Check out this video!

Burstfire - Primer Pocket Uniformer 

• Like everything Burstfire, our Pocket uniformed is improved over rest on the market!
• So what’s diff? All pocket uniformer in the market are made way too small. Result is it creates a circular wobble when attempting to “uniform” the pocket. Which results in more effort/time to cut and uniform the pocket, evenly. 
• our is made to the correct dimension, cutting the primer pockets at the correctly dimensions in both width and depth, effectively removing that wobble effect, and just enough that it does not remove any metal on the pocket wall. 
• Purpose: Uniform uneven primer pockets, to ensure reliable primer ignition, and/or to prevent the possibility of slam-fire from primer not being seated deep enough.
• Another use case is to remove the protruding flash hole, caused by using incorrect decapping pin on smaller or undersized flash holes, causing flash hole to be punched outwards, and deformed.
• Industry standard 8/32 thread can be attached to any prep tool handle, or atop a Case Prep Center. 

Burstfire - Primer Pocket Go-Gauge Set

• Never guess again if your primer pockets were properly reamed or swaged.
  Include large & small primer pocket gauge
• Enlarged body, curved / wave design for a secure grip to be held by hand
• It can also be attached to an existing industry standard 8/32 threaded hand tool handle, to maximize comfort.
• We all want a tight primer pocket, that will not loosen up before our brass fails. Especially if you use expensive brass.
• Using small primer pocket as an example. Our small gauge is made to 0.1725. Variation for small primers is 0.1745 - 0.1755 in diameter. ***Majority of small primers will be 0.175.
• We have found, a .175 primer, can be inserted in a .1725 pocket on a press, but may meet some resistance at .1755 (Will not work in most cases if hand priming. In this case simply set up the reamer / Swager to go just a tad bit further). 
• if you want the highest level of precision and control, this is it. But keep in mind there are variations from brand to brand, and lot to lot. Cup thickness is a factor in if it will fit or how easily it will fit as well. 

Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set

• Burstfire - VLD Chamfer & Deburr Tool Set
• To chamfer and deburr your case mouth
• Chamfer inside case mouth to smooth out rough inner edges from trimming, and allow for smooth bullet seating. Prevents shaving off bullet plating when seating. 
  
• Deburr outside case mouth, to remove rough edges / burr from case trimming process
• Industry standard 8/32 threaded. Can fit into any prep tool handles, or case prep centers, such as the Burstfire 2 in 1 Case Annealer & Prep Cente

NEW PRODUCT:

• An upgrade / replacement over the standard turnbuckle based torch mount. 
• Tool less adjustments - No need to use tools to secure or adjust the position of the torch. 
• Improved torch angle - The unique torch holder and its tool less swivel adjustments, allows for more adjustability / positions. 
• Improved flame control - Ability to bring the torch right up against the brass neck. Lower flame, but increases hat temperature with more blue flame coverage around the case. It also means quicker annealing time = reduced time to anneal per case  = increased overall output / volume. 
• Reduce cost - Reduce amount of gas used through improve positioning. Higher temperature, lower torch flame, and increase annealing speed means less gas used = cost savings. 
• ***Very minor fitting required. All tools included. 
• Please visit tutorial page for detailed installation video (will be uploaded shortly)

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

ETA - May or June 2022

Aluminum Bottom Rotator Wheel

• NOW AVAILABLE IN ALUMINUM! 
• Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum. 
• Red anodized 
• Updated to provide better brass rotation. 
  

Availble now and included / shipping with Burstfire 2 in 1 annealer!

Aluminum Wheel - Top - Magnum

• Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum.
• Red Anodized
• Magnum wheel will accommodate cases larger than 13mm (300 win mag), and up to 15mm (338 lapua)
• Material: Aluminum 
• ***Aluminum magnum wheels are included with purchase of our 2 in 1 Case Annelaer & Prep Center.  *****But, if you somehow damage it because you want to torture test it, full blast it with the torch etc, you can purchase a spare/replacement here.
• This is made specifically for the Burstfire Annealer. Will not work on other annealers on the market. 
• ***For existing customers, if you purchased prior to 04/06/2022 and did not receive a set, please use coupon code: MAGWHEEL to redeem for a FREE set.

Availble now and included / shipping with Burstfire 2 in 1 annealer!

Aluminum Wheel - Top - Standard

• Standard wheel will accommodate cases up to case with base diameter of 12mm (17 hornet , up to 308)
• Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum
• Red Anodized 
• ***Aluminum standard wheels are included with purchase of our 2 in 1 Case Annelaer & Prep Center.  *****But, if you somehow damage it because you want to torture test it, full blast it with the torch etc, you can purchase a spare/replacement here.
• This is made specifically for the Burstfire Annealer. Will not work on other annealers on the market.
• ***For existing customers, if you purchased prior to 04/06/2022, and did not receive a set, please use coupon code: MAGWHEEL to redeem for a FREE set.

The Bernzomatic Classic Brass Torch has a durable, brass construction and an adjustable, pencil flame profile. This versatile, manual-ignition torch works best for basic projects including small diameter soldering and thawing frozen locks and pipes. For optimal performance, use upright. This torch is compatible with Bernzomatic Propane fuel, sold separately. Limited 3-Year Warranty. 

This is a replacement part for our Burstfire 2 in 1 Brass Case Annealer & Case Prep Center.

We anneal using our Burstfire 2 in 1 Annealing & Case Prep

• This is done using annealing method, heated to approx 750 degrees. 
• Extend brass life, so you can load it more times. 
• Consistent neck tension. Improve overall accuracy*
• Service available for 300blkout and up to 30-06.
• Service for magnum caliber will be available once our magnum wheels are available. 
• You can send us your brass, or add it to the order to anneal the brass you purchased on our site! 20% discount.
• ***Return shipping is included! 

What Is Annealing?

Annealing means heat treating the neck and shoulder of a brass cartridge case to make it softer so it will seal the chamber during firing. Unlike steel, brass gets softer as you heat treat it, not harder. What makes brass cartridges become harder is firing the cases in your gun, and then working them in your reloading dies. Both those operations will cause brass to harden, which leads to splits and cracks in the cases.

Why Do We Anneal Brass?

Reason 1: Cost of brass has been on the rise over the last several years. Depending on what you load, brass can be expensive, and you want to make it last as long as you possibly can. Anneal your brass will extend its life, so you can reload it more times. One of the first signs that it’s time to anneal is splitting at the case mouth, or cracks in the neck or shoulders of your brass. Another thing to look out for is if it suddenly takes more pressure, or less pressure, to seat bullets into the cases than it used to. Once symptoms like these appear, many shooters think the brass is no longer usable and discard it. But as long as the primer pockets are still tight, these cartridge cases are still useable - if you anneal them properly.

Reason 2: Annealing and precisely/uniformly prepping your brass cases improves the consistency of muzzle velocities, and enhance accuracy. Many competitive shooters anneal their brass cases after every firing, to improve the consistency on the release of each bullet as precisely the same as possible. Annealing definitely helps accuracy, in particular to eliminate “fliers” sometimes occurring in otherwise normal groups.

Reason 3: Anneal brass cases is if you are reforming them from a larger case to a smaller case, such as in making wildcat cartridges. When you set the shoulder back on the case, the neck walls will thicken from the shoulder’s extra brass, which will harden up as you work it into the new configuration. This area of the worked brass needs to be annealed so that when it is fireformed, it will seal the chamber and properly form out to the new configuration.