Giraud Annealer

[Hoser]

A couple years ago I bought a Giraud annealer. Every time I use it I am always impressed with how well it works. His trimmer is kick butt also by the way.

I anneal most precision rifle brass every 3-4 reloads. 338 Lapua every other time and 50 BMG every reload.

Below is the hopper loaded up with 200-250 pcs of 6CM brass.

I am using MAP gas so I can cut down the processing time. Doing batches of 500 (308, 260, 243) takes about two hours of machine time. Takes me 5 minutes to load the hopper.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03651-1.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03651-1.jpg.html)

Using templaq, the inside of the case neck got to about 750' and the 450' zone did not extend more than 3/8 or so down below the annealed discoloration.

Pics of the finished brass.

From left to right. Factory Virgin Lapua 308, unannealed 6CM, annealed 6CM.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03652.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03652.jpg.html)

[sha-ul]

Are you planning on posting a video?

[Hoser]

Was not planning on it, but here is one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCWni2nNNeE

[Seddo]

I'd love to get one but it can't be exported to Australia. I have just his trimmer and it is great.