The things to do are simple.... Order pins that are larger then your flash holes , there out there.... Always shake your cases while UNDER the water before removing to get the pins out of the inside of the case , works very well.... Doing it when the cases are out from under the water makes the pins cling to the inside of the case.... ALWAYS inspect your cases inside with a small flashlight preferably a small inspection flashlight... Buying a case dryer will also help but in my opinion isn't necessary , I live in Texas so I just lay them on a table outside in the sun.... If I actually used it anymore I would buy the case dryer but can't justify it.... Once their dry simply tapping them on the table will knock the pins off the inside walls and you should notice them in there... Still though inspect inside... This is why I don't use it anymore , iam to damn lazy to do all this everytime I clean brass....
I only use the wet tumbler when the brass is in very bad shape which is rare such as water stained cases that are brown etc.... Unfortunately this removes all the carbon from the necks and you need to lube the inside of the case necks.... Imperial dry neck lube works very well for this... If you get some get the two pack with the refill , it's cheaper and is basically a lifetime supply depending on shooting habits.... For normal dirty brass get a vibratory tumbler then go to harbor freight and buy the 25lbs bag of course I think it's course walnut blasting media....
If the dust is a problem simply go outside on a windy day and pour it back and forth with two buckets to remove most of the dust , doesn't take long.... Order some case cleaning additive for really shiny brass and add when needed.... I do this with all my range pickups then bag in ziplock bags and they stay nice for years.... You won't be disappointed.... I recommend the case tumbler kit that comes with everything from Cabela's the actual Cabela's brand one.... I don't think they have changed and I have been using one for over a decade without problems and it's not as expensive as the rcbs etc and comes ready to use tumbler , corncob media and additive... I still use the Walnut from harbor freight it used to be about a dollar a pound , 25 lbs for $25 but that was before Biden... There problem solved....
I only use the wet tumbler when the brass is in very bad shape which is rare such as water stained cases that are brown etc.... Unfortunately this removes all the carbon from the necks and you need to lube the inside of the case necks.... Imperial dry neck lube works very well for this... If you get some get the two pack with the refill , it's cheaper and is basically a lifetime supply depending on shooting habits.... For normal dirty brass get a vibratory tumbler then go to harbor freight and buy the 25lbs bag of course I think it's course walnut blasting media....
If the dust is a problem simply go outside on a windy day and pour it back and forth with two buckets to remove most of the dust , doesn't take long.... Order some case cleaning additive for really shiny brass and add when needed.... I do this with all my range pickups then bag in ziplock bags and they stay nice for years.... You won't be disappointed.... I recommend the case tumbler kit that comes with everything from Cabela's the actual Cabela's brand one.... I don't think they have changed and I have been using one for over a decade without problems and it's not as expensive as the rcbs etc and comes ready to use tumbler , corncob media and additive... I still use the Walnut from harbor freight it used to be about a dollar a pound , 25 lbs for $25 but that was before Biden... There problem solved....
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