Vulcano induction annealer - Shooting Technology
Annealing gets discussed as if it is some mysterious process. It is not. What you are doing is simple: you heat the neck and shoulder of a case until the brass structure becomes ductile again, without affecting the body or the base. Those have to stay hard, otherwise you run into chamber pressure problems. The Vulcano does this through induction, so no flame, no gas, no black soot on your workbench.
What sets the Vulcano apart from other induction machines in this segment is the level of control you get. Two knobs: time (up to 4 seconds) and magnetic field (colour coded, yellow is the working zone). Set both independently, and you can dial in the right annealing recipe for any calibre, any brass alloy, any manufacturer. Lapua, Norma, Hornady, Peterson, all of them behave slightly differently. Once dialled in, you get cases you cannot tell apart in terms of neck hardness.
How to set it up
The Vulcano works best in combination with Tempilaq paint sticks. Apply a stripe of 400°C paint to the neck, run a test cycle with your chosen settings, and watch if the paint just melts. Yes: your time or field setting is right. No, or only later: turn it up a touch. Melts too fast: back off. A few minutes of testing and you have a setting for that calibre you can repeat for every batch.
For positioning inside the induction coil, four spacers (2, 6, 10 and 14 mm) are included. Stack them as needed to get the case shoulder at the right height relative to the coil. A small diagram in the manual shows you how to measure the position and which spacer combination to use.
Fast calibre changes
The shell holder is what makes the Vulcano calibre specific. The included version is .308, which fits a whole family of related calibres: 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, 6.5x47, 6.5x55, .30-06, .25-06, 9.3x62, .22-250 and 6mm BR. For other calibres you buy the corresponding shell holder separately. Swapping takes seconds, so for reloaders running multiple disciplines this is practical.
What is in the box
- Vulcano induction annealer machine
- Shell holder calibre .308
- Coil protection sleeve for the induction coil
- Spacer set (2, 6, 10 and 14 mm)
- Power cable with EMI filter
- User manual (Italian, English, German)
Specifications
- Power: 230V, 50Hz, 1400W
- Dimensions: 220 × 300 × 180 mm
- Maximum annealing time per cycle: 4 seconds
- Working range: small calibres up to .50 BMG
- Technology: resonance induction
- Manufacturing: Italy, Shooting Technology
Important to know
Never anneal complete cartridges. Powder and primer do not belong anywhere near an active induction coil. Also do not use a metal shell holder, since it will heat up under induction and damage both your hand and the machine. The shell holder included is specifically designed not to.
Who it is for
The Vulcano sits between simple flame annealers and the premium AMP Mark II in terms of price and functionality. You get real induction control without the price of the AMP, the main difference being that here you find the right settings yourself for each calibre. For reloaders who already work methodically that is not a problem, more an advantage: you understand exactly what is happening and can fine-tune where the AMP runs a pre-programmed routine. If you want a deeper read on why annealing matters, see our blog on why annealing is essential for reloaders.
Suitable for: precision rifle reloaders, F-Class and benchrest shooters, hunters building their own match loads, clubs running multiple calibres, and any serious reloader who wants to keep brass life and neck tension consistent.
More annealers in our brass annealing category.
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