What’s Your Latest Gun Gear or Ammo Find?

[RangeScout]

Picked up something new today and figured I'd start a thread for others to share too. Doesn't have to be anything big — ammo, accessories, deals you found, trades you made — if it's gun-related, post it up. What'd you find or buy recently?

 

[Stumpkiller]

I just assembled a case annealer from a "short kit" of 3-D printed parts. A gentleman on Etsy offers the specialty parts and instructions/shopping list for what is needed and how to assemble. Came to $65 for the kit and another $85 +/- for components.

The Bean Machine has several You-Tube videos:

It was a great winter project and does an excellent job of annealing.

 

[Eric Rice]

I've been in to reloading for years, but never played with annealing. Probably should as my tc contender likes to split case necks in the 30 herret barrel.

 

[Stumpkiller]

I never tried until I started reloading for my .303 Brit once the surplus ammo got crazy (and NY doesn't allow me to buy any ammo off the Internet anymore). The headspace (on the rim) is good, but the chamber itself is "generous". Moves the shoulder forward about 3/16" on the first firing. Annealing (even new brass) extends the case life several times.

 

[Eric Rice]

One more step to complicate the process. But, I like the idea of building my own annealing machine. I have tools and I can be dangerous with them.