I don’t have $1400 to drop on an AMP machine so I have an annealeez machine. It’s a one torch set up. Based on almost every video I’ve seen with this machine the case should be in the flame for roughly 5 seconds. I have always done this but I just noticed something. With my Alpha brass I have what looks almost like a “burnt spot” on the neck. It does not do this with my Hornady brass or Federal brass. I did this in the dark and the cases just barely had a glow of red when they came out of the flame. Some people say no glow and some people say you want the glow. The brass was tumbled in rice for 3 hours before annealing. The last time I annealed these cases I did not see the dark blackish spot. Is there any way yall could look at these pictures and tell me if I just screwed up my cases? Please don’t annihilate me for my ignorance and lack of knowledge.
Yep I use redding imperial dry Neck lube on the inside. Just a light coat. And Yeah my rifle seems to like it I don’t really see anything wrong with it it just really ensures that the bullet ain’t going anywhere. Bullet goes in smooth and easy, doesn’t strip off the jacket so I don’t see a problem.