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CASE NECK ANNEALING MACHINE Reviews & Ratings

BENCH-SOURCE CASE NECK ANNEALING MACHINE

The BENCH-SOURCE case neck annealing machine is used exclusively to anneal and refurbish your Bottle Neck and Long Straight Wall cartridge cases for reloading. It will restore your case necks to ‘like new’ condition and extend the life of your cartridge cases. The net result is reduced reloading cost and improved accuracy. The uniformity of case neck tension will allow you to seat your bullets with less run out and more consistency in your reloads. Can be used with one or two heat sources since the cartridge case spins on a stationary spindle while heating. Heating times can be adjusted from 1.5 to 10 seconds. Manufactured out of aluminum and fan cooled; no plastic to bow or warp and the table acts as a heat sink to ensure cartridge case head integrity. This unit will process about 500-600 cartridges per hour, expect an average time of 4-5 seconds for heating and 2 seconds for indexing for a standard 308 case.

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Reviews Summary

The CASE NECK ANNEALING MACHINE receives high praise for its quality, ease of use, and reliability. Many users appreciate its ability to process large quantities of brass quickly and uniformly. However, some suggest improvements in the instructions and express a desire for a feed hopper for efficiency. Overall, it's deemed a solid investment for serious reloaders.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

85%

Users consistently highlight the high quality of materials and construction of the annealing machine. Many reviews commend its durability, stating that it performs like new even after extensive use, indicating strong craftsmanship and longevity.

Ease of Use

80%

Reviewers frequently mention the simplicity of setting up and operating the machine. Many find the controls intuitive, making it easy to achieve consistent results with minimal effort, appealing to both novices and experienced users alike.

Performance and Speed

75%

The machine's ability to anneal cases quickly and efficiently is often cited, with users noting they can process hundreds of cases in a short timeframe. The precision of the heat application adds to the machine's effectiveness in extending brass life.

Customer Satisfaction

70%

Overall satisfaction with the product is high, as buyers express their pleasure with the purchase. Many reviewers recommend the machine to others and share positive experiences with customer service, reinforcing confidence in the brand.

Need for Improvements

40%

Some users suggest minor enhancements like better instructional materials and the option for a feed hopper to streamline the annealing process. Despite these suggestions, they still rate the machine highly.

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Slam dunk

Everything as advertised. Exceptionally built. easy to use. Complete control of process. Only problem is rules to leave a review.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by GARY STOWE on July 23, 2025

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Annealer

Always the best products on the market. Works perfectly!

by Tod Truog on December 02, 2023

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Bench Source

I have used the bench source annealing machine for several years now. When I first started it took several tries before I got the heat right. I would highly recommend the use of a temple stick or other similar product to help getting the temperatures right. Once you get used to seeing the color changes on your brass you won't need the temple stick anymore. Just like shooting the more you practice the better you become. I read one of the questions someone ask: Do you have to quench in water after heating. Answer: Brass being a non-ferrous alloy does not require quenching to lock in the change you make to the material after heating, unlike ferrous alloys. You can quench or allow to cool slowly; it makes no difference. Bottom line: I really like this machine and I have had several conversations with the manufacture, the customer service has been great.

Bench Source

Excellent product at a great price. Brownells has always been a great place to shop.

Bench Source

Excellent quality.

Annealing machine

What a great choice for conditioning my brass to extend the life and performance! Easy to set up and use without having to connect with wifi! A simple, yet effective method of annealing brass to perfection. This unit is built solid and I can see years of usage and even passing it along to my son and grandsons for many more years of service. -Doc

Fabulous machine

Stellar engineering, every detail in the construction is high quality!!! Easy to setup. Annealed rifle cases in minutes! Very fast production of hundreds of cases in an hour!

WORTH EVERY PENNY!!

Best Machine of it's kind on the market. I use it for my long range precision and hunting loads for all my rifles. Solid construction, very well thought out. Top quality materials, accurate timer dial module, very precise indexing components. Read and follow all instructions and you can't go wrong. I wouldn't take for mine!

Great quality

I have been using this product for about a month now. I have annealed approx 800 cases with no issues at all. The directions are easily understood, and the machine is set up idiot proof. I have had no issues even with cheaper brass since buying this. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone

Bench Soarce

This machine works great. Easy to set up. Works best if it is in a warm area not in a cold garage. It wont rotate the way it needs to if its too cold