Looking for someone to clean brass w/SS tumbler method

[370bc]

Is there anyone/business anywhere that I can send my brass to to have it cleaned w/SS pin method? I have a vibratory cleaner w/walnut shell media that just isn't getting the job done as well as I would like. Thx in advance.

 

[Sniper338]

Im sure some close to you would do it, not a big deal... If you see the shine once you will buy one too!

 

[skiutah02]

If you pay for the shipping both ways (and deprime them if you wish for them to be cleaned in the primer pocket), and have an "ordinary" number of them to do, I will do them for you for free. I'm just suggesting, however, that this offer is not for everyone who reads this, nor an offer to do this for you for eternity )) just a friendly offer so that you can see with your own eyes what is possible. Drew

 

[chuckshooter]

How many cases? What caliber? what area of the country do you live in? Be nice to find somebody you live close to. I would also do it but shipping would be involved. will it fit into a flat rate box?

 

[MN50Shooter]

If you are near Minneapolis, or want to pay the shipping both ways, I'll be glad to tumble them for free (as long as it isn't a commercial quantity, then I'd have to charge). PM me if I can assist

 

[1shot]

PM sent

 

[hunter243sgk]

If you pay for the shipping both ways (and deprime them if you wish for them to be cleaned in the primer pocket), and have an "ordinary" number of them to do, I will do them for you for free. I'm just suggesting, however, that this offer is not for everyone who reads this, nor an offer to do this for you for eternity )) just a friendly offer so that you can see with your own eyes what is possible. Drew

I have 23,000.000.000 that's needs cleaned any chance you helping me out. Ol buddy.

 

[NorCalMikie]

Something else to consider. IMHO, untreated corn cob works better than the SS method. SS can get your brass TOO CLEAN and you end up with bullet seating issues because they're too clean. Tried walnut and always keep going back to the cob.

 

[370bc]

Something else to consider. IMHO, untreated corn cob works better than the SS method. SS can get your brass TOO CLEAN and you end up with bullet seating issues because they're too clean. Tried walnut and always keep going back to the cob.

Interesting.

 

[AckleymanII]

Something else to consider. IMHO, untreated corn cob works better than the SS method. SS can get your brass TOO CLEAN and you end up with bullet seating issues because they're too clean. Tried walnut and always keep going back to the cob.

I second this. I hate walnut.

 

[NorCalMikie]

You'll probably end up with some cob stuck in the primer pockets and flash holes. (I do) As I pick it out, I get another chance to inspect each piece of brass I pick up. Better to find a defect NOW than just after you seated the bullet on a load of powder.
And the question was raised about the extra seating effort? When using the SS method, you remove ALL the burnt powder that has built up inside the brass body and neck that has acted as a lube. No lube, EXTRA effort to seat bullets. Enough that you may end up crushing the case shoulder down.

 

[LarryDScott]

This method works extremely well for me:
Soak for about 3min in the household cleaner,KABOOM, or Iosso liquid cleaner. Rinse thoroughly in HOT water,SEVERAL TIMES.
Either air dry, or dry on a cookie sheet at ovens lowest temp setting.
Tumble in a 50/50 mix of corn cob and walnut w/Iosso liquid polish.
Your brass will look like jewelry, and the primer pockets will be clean.

 

[370bc]

You'll probably end up with some cob stuck in the primer pockets and flash holes. (I do) As I pick it out, I get another chance to inspect each piece of brass I pick up. Better to find a defect NOW than just after you seated the bullet on a load of powder.
And the question was raised about the extra seating effort? When using the SS method, you remove ALL the burnt powder that has built up inside the brass body and neck that has acted as a lube. No lube, EXTRA effort to seat bullets. Enough that you may end up crushing the case shoulder down.

What about using imperial dry neck lube? That should form a barrier to also smooth seating, don't you think?

 

[Bob L.]

What about using imperial dry neck lube? That should form a barrier to also smooth seating, don't you think?

I clean with SS and use Imperial dry neck lube. Bullet seating is smooth and consistent.

 

[Larryh128HACKED]

I second this. I hate walnut.

#3 also hate walnut.

 

[Forum Boss]

To ease seating after ultrasonic cleaning, try putting one (1) teaspoon of Ballistol liquid in the solution. It won't interfere with ignition.

But I would add... I get the best ES/SD with brass that has been fired a couple times. If you clean the outside of the necks before the carbon "sets" after a few hours, then Two passes with a nylon brush inside the neck is all you need. Leave a little carbon in the neck. If you wipe the outside of the cases with a thin lube like Ballistol aerosol before FL sizing, you may find you don't need to tumble your brass at all.

 

[370bc]

This is some amazing info that I have been overlooking. Wow!

 

[rardoin]

I clean with SS and use Imperial dry neck lube. Bullet seating is smooth and consistent.

My experience also.

 

[AckleymanII]

Many loads that I have will not shoot well with a dry neck compared to a neck that is cleaned and lubed with this, best $15 you have ever spent:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/301357/forster-original-case-neck-lubricator

 

[jelenko]

probably end up with some cob stuck in the primer pockets and flash holes

There are grades of corn cob media that won't stick in the flash holes. I use the 20/40 mesh grade.
https://www.kramerindustriesonline.com/product/corn-cob-grit/