RPA 6mm BR Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Got my annealing machine and spare disc from Lubo today, great communication and great service! The machine is very easy to set up and with the 750 degree tempilaq easy to set the time. All in all I would recommend Lubo and his annealing machine to anyone. Why pay a grand for one when this does the job every bit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsc1960 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 mine has just arrived, unpacked it and well impressed, great quality and service,  take it for me lads this is a very nice bit of kit,  thank you Ludo for a great service and a very nice bit of equipment that ill set up later tonight ready for the 20 tac and 6mmbr cases.  kindest regards  bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustyman Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Do you have to sacrifice good cases for the setting up process or can you use old or split cases for initial course settings then a good case for the final paint test ? Would I be correct in assuming if the case has split then the material thickness or condition would be too different to allow any accuracy in the setting up? Â Also do you have to set / test each batch you do if the case condition Varies with time and use ? Â Just wondering what you have to factor into sacrificing each time if at all , thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binnzy Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Dustyman  I use old cases (never tried a split case) to calibrate the annealing machine. No need to use cases from your 'in-use' batches. I have around a dozen old cases that I use, although now I generally only need 2 or 3 to get it spot on and remember, you can use these same cases each time as there is no variation in rate of temperature increase within the brass whether the case is already annealed or work hardened. I confirm the timing each time with these cases before each batch, and I normally batch through 100-200 each time.  There is some tolerance in the process as long as you avoid the orange flame, or just get a slight whiff of one during the exit from the flame. Therefore, there is no specific requirement to batch on age or the number of firings of the cases as long as you are using the same manufacturer. I only use Lapua cases though, and as you would expect, there is zero difference between a standard 308 case and the small primer palma version of the 308 case.  I wrote my technique earlier in the thread about backing off the timing from the flame to orange changeover; using this technique, I no longer use templiaq. The timing can vary slighty each time (by up to 0.5 sec), but that is probably more down to torch set up and remaining pressure in the cylinder, rather than any variation in the cases.  Hopefully, this answers your queries; if not, let me know.  Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustyman Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Very clear Thankyou for your response . I was just concerned if going to annealing it was an ever depleting pastime , using up good brass every time . Also did not realise you could reuse the brass for Setting each time I thought the annealing process would have meant new , Un Annealed brass would have to be used each time . Thank you so. Much for your clear explaination , cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Expecting delivery of my machine on Tuesday - time-expired cases and Tempilaq at the ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 You're being more optimistic than me..... Â I do have a mountain of .303 brass to get through, some of which I need for the weekend..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Well - I'm just going by what DPD say, guess we'll have wait and see ... ... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 The Eagle has landed ... ... ... Â Lubo -> Sofia -> Budapest -> Munich -> Hitchin -> Inverness -> DW58 Â Turns out I don't have the correct type of electrical plug adaptor, so I'll get one tomorrow and fire it up. Very impressed with build quality/finish. Â Many thanks Lubo - I'll post full feedback post-testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binnzy Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I bought one of these £6 power supplies from Amazon to simplify things, as I am not keen on adapters:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KONSSAC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 That's a good idea think I'll get one - thanks Paul. Â [edit] Â Ordered, here tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106uk Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Any simple EU/UK shaver adaptor will do to use with the supplied PSU, it draws less than .2Amps from the mains, the mains side doesn't need to be 2A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Here you go............"after" is on the left. Once set up, 50 will take around 10-12 mins.............a bit boring, actually. Â Might have to design a hopper feed for it............ Â Re-Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Before anyone says anything, I only clean (ultrasonic) my cases after 5 or 6 firings.........up to then, they just get the neck and primer pocket brushed out before neck sizing with a Lee collet die, and if they need it, a run through a Redding body or type S die. Both these Lapua cases have done 13 firings............. Â RePete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Both these Lapua cases have done 13 firings............. Â RePete As a matter of interest, are these cases standard Lapua .308 or Palma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor calls Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Very clear Thankyou for your response . I was just concerned if going to annealing it was an ever depleting pastime , using up good brass every time . Also did not realise you could reuse the brass for Setting each time I thought the annealing process would have meant new , Un Annealed brass would have to be used each time . Thank you so. Much for your clear explaination , cheers Ian Indeed, very clear answer in such detail! Â Binnzy(Paul) is great at explaining and his posts usually answer a lot more than what was asked, as he anticipates further questions that may rise. Â Please, read his posts carefully and you'll learn a great deal! Â You have my admiration Paul !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Our machine arrived at lunchtime today - after a bit of experimenting with time-expired Lapua .308 brass, we have since processed 100x .223 Rem, 50x 7.5x55mm, 50x .300 WSM and 50x .308 Win - a delight to use, easy to set-up and fast in operatinon ... ... ... what more can you ask for. Â Our machine arrived at lunchtime today - after a bit of experimenting with time-expired Lapua .308 brass, we have since processed 100x .223 Rem, 50x 7.5x55mm, 50x .300 WSM and 50x .308 Win - a delight to use, easy to set-up and fast in operatinon ... ... ... what more can you ask for. Â Â Thank you Lubo - a superb product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Mine has also landed. Unfortunately stuck in work til 8 or so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 They're 6.5 x 47. The line around the case was down to a dodgy reamer used when I had the barrel fitted. This has now been re-cut properly. Â Repete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 What a joy to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart608 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hi do you have any of these available still with plates for .223 and .308 regards martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 The machines are made to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 about a 3 week wait time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I paid for mine on 29th July and it arrived on 22nd August, so 3 weeks give or take a day or two.  Lubo is a man of his word and manufactures a superb product - the annealing machine is both functional and very well finished, I'm sure all handloaders will agree that it's £170 well spent.  I showed a video of mine in action to various shooting colleagues at the range last evening, all were impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Funds transfered at 11.00am this morning 25.08.2016. Â Pm'ed raptor confirmed my details, name and address etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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