Side-by-Side Testing: Annie Induction Annealer vs. AMP Mark II DB — Any Interest?

[Petey308]

Side-by-Side Testing: Annie Induction Annealer vs. AMP Mark II DB — Any Interest?


I’ve been considering selling my Annie Induction Annealer, but before I do, I figured it might be worth taking advantage of the fact that I currently have both the Annie and the AMP Mark II DB on hand.


If there’s enough interest, I’d be happy to run some side-by-side comparisons and share results for anyone curious about how they stack up. The idea wouldn’t be to declare a winner, but rather to give a balanced look at what each system does well, how they differ, and what type of user each might best suit.


Some areas I could explore include:
• Consistency and precision of anneal (visual or practical outcomes)
• Ease of setup, use, and calibration
• Cycle speed and workflow efficiency
• Power draw and coil behavior
• Case appearance and heat pattern
• Convenience, maintenance, and long-term usability


I’d plan to include things like photos, video clips, time comparisons, and general observations from real-world use.


That said, some types of testing are outside my current capability — for example, I don’t have hardness-testing equipment, so I can’t provide quantified before/after hardness data. Still, I can offer meaningful, experience-based comparisons with plenty of supporting visuals and data from what’s practical for me to measure and show.


Also worth noting — depending on how deep this project goes, it could take a while to complete everything thoroughly. My time is limited at the moment, but if there’s enough interest, I’ll make a point to work through it in stages.


For now, this post is mainly a feeler to gauge interest.
If you’d like to see this comparison, what specific aspects would you want included?


Examples:
• Case neck appearance after anneal (although not an accurate indicator of proper anneal)
• ES/SD differences before vs. after annealing between each machine
• Calibration repeatability
• Workflow comparisons for different case types (.223, .308, etc.)


Your suggestions will help shape what this turns into — so feel free to throw out any ideas, even if they’re ambitious. The more input, the better I can plan it out.

 

[NeckTension]

This sounds like a great idea. I don't have an AMP, and currently use a self-made torch annealer. I've heard of the Annie and am curious how they stack up against each other. I'm confident the AMP is better, but how much better really?

 

[Petey308]

This sounds like a great idea. I don't have an AMP, and currently use a self-made torch annealer. I've heard of the Annie and am curious how they stack up against each other. I'm confident the AMP is better, but how much better really?

Nothing wrong with the torch setup. I can tell you that the Annie does a great job for sure, it's just way slower on initial setup, as it's essentially trial and error until you get it set. It takes a few cases before its warmed up and doing a consistent job from case to case. I do always worry a bit that I'm going to overheat it and fry the innards. Keeping water going through it is a must, and something extra not needed with the AMP. Showcasing all these things in a video or detailed article, or both, would be good I think.