yodogsandman
Well-Known Member
Wondering what difference, if any, the temperature of the quench water makes when oven heat treating? I always try to heat soak the bullets at the highest temperature for maximum hardness. We know that helps but, I've never really considered the temperature of the quench water other than to be as cold as possible. Why am I doing this? Others on other forums have stated that the same hardness levels can come from just using luke warm quench water. I can't seem to find any studies that show one way or another.