{"id":2977,"date":"2023-09-19T18:18:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2977"},"modified":"2023-09-19T18:18:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:18:46","slug":"annealing-brass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/","title":{"rendered":"Annealing Brass: A Complete How-to Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Annealing brass is an increasingly popular process amongst shooting aficionados, as it allows you to reload and reuse your old cartridges multiple times. The term brass annealing refers to the softening and revitalization of brass through the use of heat to refresh its structure back to its original state.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Annealing refers to heat treatment that alters brass\u2019s molecular properties and restores its ductility. Ductility simply means the ability of a given material to change shapes without losing any strength.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take an in-depth look at the brass annealing process and how you can use the process with your old brass cartridges to enhance their lifespan.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46bb52968c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46bb52968c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#The_Annealing_Process_An_In-Depth_Look\" title=\"The Annealing Process: An In-Depth Look \">The Annealing Process: An In-Depth Look <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#How_to_Anneal_Brass_Cartridges\" title=\"How to Anneal Brass Cartridges\">How to Anneal Brass Cartridges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#Why_Anneal_Brass\" title=\"Why Anneal Brass? \">Why Anneal Brass? <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#Longevity\" title=\"Longevity\">Longevity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#Things_to_Watch_Out_For\" title=\"Things to Watch Out For\">Things to Watch Out For<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#Over-Annealing\" title=\"Over-Annealing\">Over-Annealing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#Under-Annealing\" title=\"Under-Annealing\">Under-Annealing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/annealing-brass\/#Annealing_Casing_Body\" title=\"Annealing Casing Body\">Annealing Casing Body<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Annealing_Process_An_In-Depth_Look\"><\/span><strong>The Annealing Process: An In-Depth Look <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Annealing involves heat-treating brass to a specific temperature for a specific duration and then cooling it slowly. If done correctly this will lead to an increase in ductility and a reduction in hardness.<\/p>\n<p>The reason you want to reduce hardness is because increased hardness is associated with increased brittleness. In other words, the harder brass or other metals for that matter get, the easier they\u2019ll break and crack when shaped.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, annealing will help increase corrosion resistance by stopping internal stresses from accumulating, leading to cracks forming over time.<\/p>\n<p>As you may or may not be aware, brass is a metal alloy made from a combination of zinc and copper. When annealing, you first want to determine the ideal temperature based on the specific alloy. This will generally fall somewhere between 600 and 800\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p>Once the right temperature has been chosen, the brass is then placed inside a furnace or oven and heated until it reaches that temperature. Then, the metal is allowed to air cool or cooled using a liquid like water or certain oils. Keep in mind that unlike iron, which requires a very specific cooling environment, brass can be air-cooled and will still retain its strength.<\/p>\n<p>After annealing, the metal\u2019s surface can be tested for hardness\/softness. If the desired level of softness isn\u2019t achieved, you can always repeat the process until you attain the level of pliability your\u2019e looking for.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Anneal_Brass_Cartridges\"><\/span><strong>How to Anneal Brass Cartridges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to brass cartridges, the annealing process is often completed using a handheld blowtorch rather than an oven. The reason for this is that the only section of the cartridge that generally requires annealing is the shoulder and neck of the casing. The long, uniform casing body generally does not require annealing, as it doesn\u2019t undergo the same level of stress as the neck and shoulder do during firing.<\/p>\n<p>To anneal brass casings, use a blowtorch to heat the neck and shoulder of the casing until it reaches your desired temperature. You can submerge the lower part of the casing in water to prevent it from heating up during this process.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to heat the entire circumference of the casing evenly by applying the flame evenly to the entire area around the casing to heat it evenly. The color coming off of the<\/p>\n<p>Then, allow it to air cool at room temperature.<\/p>\n<p>If the process has been done correctly, then you should notice a distinctive metallic rainbow pattern on the casing after the casing has had the opportunity to dry completely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Anneal_Brass\"><\/span><strong>Why Anneal Brass? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, why does brass need to be annealed in the first place?<\/p>\n<p>We went over a few of the reasons to anneal your brass casings, but there are numerous additional benefits worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2980\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/empty-brass-casings.jpg?resize=800%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"brass casings\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/empty-brass-casings.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/empty-brass-casings.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/empty-brass-casings.jpg?resize=768%2C502&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Annealing brass casings has numerous benefits related to longevity and preformance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Brass \u2013 and brass casings in particular \u2013 undergo a tremendous amount of stress through repeated firing and reloading. What this does is cause \u2018work hardening\u2019 of the metal, which means it gets harder and harder every time it\u2019s fired. Eventually, this can even cause the casing to split inside the chamber \u2013 leading to a serious malfunction.<\/p>\n<p>This of a brass casing like a thin piece of metal that is stretched back and forth over and over. At a certain point, the piece of metal is going to break rather than bend. Annealing essentially reverses this process and restores the metal\u2019s strength to new.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Longevity\"><\/span><strong>Longevity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regular annealing of brass will greatly extend the longevity of your casings, as in addition to the above-mentioned benefits, you\u2019ll remove any accumulated micro-fractures and cracks that could lead to dangerous malfunctions.<\/p>\n<p>The frequency of annealing depends on your preference, but it\u2019s generally recommended to anneal casings every 3 to 4 reloads. Some people anneal every time they reload, although this is likely overkill in most cases.<\/p>\n<p>As long as you are annealing and reloading correctly \u2013 it is commonly suggested that there is no such thing as annealing casings too many times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Watch_Out_For\"><\/span><strong>Things to Watch Out For<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Annealing brass \u2013 whether cartridges or otherwise \u2013 is not all that difficult of a process, but it can be done incorrectly, leading to over-annealed or under-annealed brass that won\u2019t perform as expected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over-Annealing\"><\/span><strong>Over-Annealing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over-annealing happens when you apply too much heat to the brass \u2013 and will cause it to be too soft and potentially unusable as a brass casing. When using a blowtorch to anneal, you\u2019ll know you\u2019ve gone too far when you notice the flame coming off the casing change to an orangish color \u2013 indicating you\u2019ve started to burn off part of the alloy (typically zinc or tin).<\/p>\n<p>When this happens, it indicates you\u2019ve gone too far, and casings won\u2019t be useable anymore.<\/p>\n<p>Another indication that you\u2019ve over-annealed is the casing will start to glow. Once again, this means you\u2019ve over-annealed and will need to discard the casings to prevent a potential malfunction.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under-Annealing\"><\/span><strong>Under-Annealing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Under-annealing is less of a serious issue than over-annealing, as you can always repeat the process over again. You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve under-annealed when the metal remains hard and brittle.<\/p>\n<p>All of this can seem a bit tricky \u2013 but there is a method to ensure you\u2019re annealing your casings correctly. Applying heat-sensitive paint like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tempil-TEMPLAQ0650F2OZ-1BGC-Tempilaq-Temperature-Indicating\/dp\/B01H4USFYQ?crid=298L50QE84R7V&amp;keywords=tempilaq&amp;qid=1695160527&amp;sprefix=tempi%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=d1521907b5b522bbee21e2d16fea6ce0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tempilaq<\/a>\u00a0to your casing will let you know when you\u2019ve reached the precise right temperature \u2013 as it begins to melt when it reaches a specific temperature. If you\u2019re going to use something like Tempilag, then be sure you get the right one to match your required annealing temperature, as different brass anneals at different temperature ranges.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annealing_Casing_Body\"><\/span><strong>Annealing Casing Body<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One thing you want to be sure to avoid is annealing the casing body during the heating process. When using a blowtorch this is easier said than done, as it can be difficult to avoid heating the casing body at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Annealing the casing body is a bad idea as it will cause it to become softer and more pliable. In the context of casings, this has the potential to lead to the head separating from the body.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid this, keeping the casing body submerged in water while the head and shoulder stay above is recommended in most cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annealing brass is an increasingly popular process amongst shooting aficionados, as it allows you to reload and reuse your old cartridges multiple times. 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