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  1. 16-01-2017, 09:06 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by zimmer View Post
    Sorry, you have lost me - what is the purpose of dunking them in water?
    It cools them down quickly. Once the neck had reached the right temp you don't want that spreading further down the case. Maybe it makes no difference but it makes a cool sizzling sound when it hits the water.
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