I resized some once fired FC 7.62x39 today and had a couple split necks on the first go around. The brass looks normal, no corrosion or other abnormal's. I was thinking of annealing them to get a little more use out of them as once fired 7.62x39 brass will be getting expensive and is a bit hard to find around here.
I have the shell holder from my lee trimming kit and was thinking of getting a IR thermometer (have been wanting one for a while anyway) and I have the torch.
I have some other questions that I am sure will open a hole new can of worms. What is the proper temp to anneal to? I have heard everything from 400 to 750, and even seen one guy on utuber heating them to the point of almost melting, all the while saying I know better then everyone else.
Do they really need to be quenched? I have heard yes on both sides and probably will here to but its worth an ask.
I have the shell holder from my lee trimming kit and was thinking of getting a IR thermometer (have been wanting one for a while anyway) and I have the torch.
I have some other questions that I am sure will open a hole new can of worms. What is the proper temp to anneal to? I have heard everything from 400 to 750, and even seen one guy on utuber heating them to the point of almost melting, all the while saying I know better then everyone else.
Do they really need to be quenched? I have heard yes on both sides and probably will here to but its worth an ask.