So he's actually a 45-40 shooter!
I tried annealing in a lead pot before. You know, as hard of a time as I have trying to solder things, and the solder just runs off, there's ONE thing I can really get melted lead to stick to- cartridge cases!
I use a propane torch and a variable speed drill, with a bit out of my vast selection of tools(AKA junk) that fits close enough in the primer pocket for it to sit on and spin, but loose enough that when I tip it over the water bucket, the case easily falls of.