Cool set up. I was looking at them and the EP Integrations. I as fortunate to be able to go ahead and get an AMP with the AmpMate. I really needed to be able to run it auto and not worry about an open flame. I figured with my luck, the cat would knock something down if I was not looking and burn my house down, lol. Cool to work in the prep center. I had to go with the Henderson for that. Dang, I spent a lot on a few tools, lol. But, speed is the king for me! Good look at the annealer dude. Have a great 2025!
Haha, I mean ya, I own the AMP and Henderson too. I mentioned in my article this would not replace my competition setup but would be my backup and fun range day setup. It's just way quicker. Unless I want to buy the AMP Mate and Dillon case feeder for like another $1000. Which I will probably buy this year too haha. Overall, I think this is a solid product for the majority of reloaders, and the price, man. The price is right!
@Blackplagueprecision dude, get the AmpMate. Pain to set up the first time. Then it is totally worth it. I dump in the Dillon, turn it all on and go wash dishes or do something else around the house, come back and the batch is done. This is the way!!
ECONOMY OPTION: (FREE, annealong machine). A DRILL in a vise, with a 1/16" drill bit in it.... Place the BRASS primer hole over the drill bit, black tape the trigger to spin SLOW. One hand holds the tortch, anneal the brass, (3-6 seconds). your other hand has a leather glove, pick off the brass, and place another on. (Um. You now have an annealing machine for like NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET)!!!! -- unless you like fancy new toys.
Haha, I mean, that certainly seems cheaper at face value! But let’s break it down. For the tools: • A vise: $30 (cheap) to $60 (mid-tier) • A drill: $50 (basic) to $100 (mid-tier) • A 1/16” drill bit: $5 • A flame torch: $20 (cheap) to $50 (mid-tier) • A propane tank: $10 to $15 • Leather gloves: $15 to $30 • Black tape: $5 That puts you in the $135 (bare minimum) to $265 range, just for the tools and materials. Add in the time spent manually annealing each piece, and you’re getting close to or even exceeding the $300 price of a 2-in-1 annealing system. Sure, if you already own most of this stuff, it does bring the price down. But there’s a reason why 99% of shooters who are willing to reload don’t reload like this anymore. It’s just not efficient, consistent, or worth the hassle when modern tools are available. Butttt, I do think this could make for a fun video-something like “The Cheapest Annealing and Case Prep Center in 2025.” What do you think?
Cool set up. I was looking at them and the EP Integrations. I as fortunate to be able to go ahead and get an AMP with the AmpMate. I really needed to be able to run it auto and not worry about an open flame. I figured with my luck, the cat would knock something down if I was not looking and burn my house down, lol. Cool to work in the prep center. I had to go with the Henderson for that. Dang, I spent a lot on a few tools, lol. But, speed is the king for me!
Good look at the annealer dude.
Have a great 2025!
Haha, I mean ya, I own the AMP and Henderson too. I mentioned in my article this would not replace my competition setup but would be my backup and fun range day setup. It's just way quicker. Unless I want to buy the AMP Mate and Dillon case feeder for like another $1000. Which I will probably buy this year too haha. Overall, I think this is a solid product for the majority of reloaders, and the price, man. The price is right!
@Blackplagueprecision dude, get the AmpMate. Pain to set up the first time. Then it is totally worth it.
I dump in the Dillon, turn it all on and go wash dishes or do something else around the house, come back and the batch is done.
This is the way!!
ECONOMY OPTION: (FREE, annealong machine).
A DRILL in a vise, with a 1/16" drill bit in it.... Place the BRASS primer hole over the drill bit, black tape the trigger to spin SLOW.
One hand holds the tortch, anneal the brass, (3-6 seconds).
your other hand has a leather glove, pick off the brass, and place another on. (Um. You now have an annealing machine for like NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET)!!!! -- unless you like fancy new toys.
Haha, I mean, that certainly seems cheaper at face value! But let’s break it down. For the tools:
• A vise: $30 (cheap) to $60 (mid-tier)
• A drill: $50 (basic) to $100 (mid-tier)
• A 1/16” drill bit: $5
• A flame torch: $20 (cheap) to $50 (mid-tier)
• A propane tank: $10 to $15
• Leather gloves: $15 to $30
• Black tape: $5
That puts you in the $135 (bare minimum) to $265 range, just for the tools and materials. Add in the time spent manually annealing each piece, and you’re getting close to or even exceeding the $300 price of a 2-in-1 annealing system.
Sure, if you already own most of this stuff, it does bring the price down. But there’s a reason why 99% of shooters who are willing to reload don’t reload like this anymore. It’s just not efficient, consistent, or worth the hassle when modern tools are available.
Butttt, I do think this could make for a fun video-something like “The Cheapest Annealing and Case Prep Center in 2025.” What do you think?