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Post by mike454 on Dec 13, 2021 18:46:12 GMT -5
I use the big Dillon CV-2001 that holds 1300 38 special cases. also have their medial separator as it's the only one big enough to handle the 12 quart output. I usually only run them for an hour or two with treated corncob. Just run it long enough to clean them but well short shining them up.
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Post by contender on Dec 13, 2021 21:24:41 GMT -5
I'm one of those folks who enjoys clean shiny brass. And the wet method gives me that. To me,, a plus to that is that the cleaner brass,, without the fine dry media dust won't wear my handloading dies. That stuff is abrasive ya know.
And as I mentioned,, I'm able to take the really tarnished brass & make it like new again.
But dry media methods also have their place.
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Post by pacecars on Dec 13, 2021 21:40:21 GMT -5
I am used to wet since I always take a milk jug full of windex (w/vinegar) and water to drop my BPCR cartridges in after shooting
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Post by mike454 on Dec 13, 2021 21:55:13 GMT -5
I'm one of those folks who enjoys clean shiny brass. And the wet method gives me that. To me,, a plus to that is that the cleaner brass,, without the fine dry media dust won't wear my handloading dies. That stuff is abrasive ya know. And as I mentioned,, I'm able to take the really tarnished brass & make it like new again. But dry media methods also have their place. The dust is why I got away from walnut and went to the treated corn. Less shiny, but much less dust.
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Post by contender on Dec 14, 2021 8:44:34 GMT -5
Understandable mike454. However,, I've found that once I use my walnut shell, THEN do the wet cleaning,, my brass looks like new. That way,, when I use it,, I know it's as clean as I can get it,, and I've reduced the likelihood of eventually damaging my dies. But,, as I've said,, everybody has their methods.
I've shared info on reloading to many new folks. And when it comes to such things,, I also share the fact that we as humans often experiment with different things to get the results we seek. In casting,, we've found the "new" method of powder coating bullets instead of the traditional lubing of them. I kinda compare the wet tumble method kinda like that,, a newer way to do things to get excellent results.
I also get a lot of brass left on my range that turns almost black. I can take it,, dirty as heck,, and throw it in a dry walnut tumble. It'll clean it somewhat,, but it'll still be "dull",,, and not as clean as I prefer. Plus,, the inside of the case won't clean out as easily. Then I wet tumble, using my methods above,, & I get brass that looks almost like new unfired stuff.
By doing my brass like that,, gosh forbid,, if the Good Lord called me home,, my kids or Miss Penny can sell what they don't need easier. Clean looking, shiny brass sells a lot quicker than dull stuff.
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Post by bigbore5 on Dec 14, 2021 20:47:46 GMT -5
Freedom arsenal fart, dawn, lemi shine. Haven't found anything better yet.
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Post by dhd on Dec 15, 2021 6:54:42 GMT -5
Personally I use Thumblers Tumblers model AR12 (had it for about 35 years now) and one of their vibratory tumblers (UV18). Not cheap, but as I mentioned about the AR12, they last and last.
I used to use ceramic media for my BPCR cases in the AR12 but changed to SS last year. It doesn't jam up like the ceramic did in cases and arguably does a better job much faster. Like in all things we do often, you develop a system and it speeds up the process.
I keep walnut media in the UV18 that I treat with nu finish car wax and it does a fine job of keeping the brass clean between SS tumbling sessions.
The only high volume shooting I do is with 9mm race guns and that brass get vibratory tumbled and then into the Dillon. Everything else from revolver and rifle ammo gets loaded in single stage presses.
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