Thread: Split brass

Originally Posted by T.FOYE

I don't reckon it's true you can't get life beyond a couple firings. If you induction anneal and use a rear collet die to bring the bulge back in you should get it to the point of a loose primer pocket (at least 5 or 6 firings or more).

BTW, annealing has nothing to do with the brass 'hardening' after being shot, it's actually your re-sizing of the case during the reloading process which you are attempting to stress relieve from.