Didja' Ever anneal 50BMG brass cases????

Emerson Biggies · January 2, 2015, 12:53 AM

I may have over heated some 50bmg brass. Your advice will be welcome. Since I cannot heat both sides of a 50 caliber neck at the same time, I chucked up my shell holder in the drill press at slow speed. Applied the propane torch for 10- 15 seconds and quenched by bringing up a glass of water under the shell. Some of the necks inside look slightly red.
Are these safe to load or should I make dummy rounds out of them?
What could happen when shooting this softened brass? Thanks

Snyper · January 2, 2015, 07:40 AM

I doubt you've hurt them.
I'd just shoot them

January 2, 2015, 12:53 AM	#1
Emerson Biggies Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Posts: 163	Didja' Ever anneal 50BMG brass cases???? I may have over heated some 50bmg brass. Your advice will be welcome. Since I cannot heat both sides of a 50 caliber neck at the same time, I chucked up my shell holder in the drill press at slow speed. Applied the propane torch for 10- 15 seconds and quenched by bringing up a glass of water under the shell. Some of the necks inside look slightly red. Are these safe to load or should I make dummy rounds out of them? What could happen when shooting this softened brass? Thanks

January 2, 2015, 07:40 AM	#2
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	I doubt you've hurt them. I'd just shoot them