Ultrasonic case cleaning

[fnnm1]

After reading Jason's article on the Ultrasonic cleaning, I decided to give it a try. Got tired of the tumbling dust and not getting the case interior and primer pockets clean.

Got the same machine on Ebay and the beakers from http://www.schoolmasters.com/scicat.html
Couldn't find the Birchwood Casey Brass Cleaner locally so used the "Clean and Cheap" recipe to the tee.

Used app. 100 Lapua 6.5/284 once fired cases and the results were amazing. They really come out clean, inside and out. No more brushing inside the cases which speeds things up in my loading regimen. The vinegar/water mix gets very dirty fast and lots of neat little bubbles.

The large beakers are a bit too big for the cleaner bath but make very nice Guinness classes.

Thanks Jason for testing and sorting this deal out and then taking time to write and post the article here. That's helpful.

Paul

 

[jb1000br]

Thanks Paul -- glad it worked for you.

I have decided to only use the Clean and Shiney procedure.

Takes out the baking soda step that will make primers hard to seat if not mixed accurately.

The BC cleaner tkes care of neutralization, and has worked well for me lately.

JB

 

[bully_eye]

I've tried both and am opting for clean and shiney too.

Michael

 

[Marty]

Takes out the baking soda step that will make primers hard to seat if not mixed accurately.

Could you please explain this as I sometimes use the "cheap and clean" method.

Thanks,
Marty.

 

[jb1000br]

it seems to change the finish of the brass and causes the primers go in hard,if it isnt mixed exactly right)...I have been using the clean and shiney proc.

either that, or they are so clean, the primers are gauling on the way in the pocket.

Havent heard of that issue though from anyone using "clean and shiny..."

JB

 

[Preacher]

The clean and shiney mix worked very well for me, and I am totally impressed with the outcome.
Any one out there need a almost new Dillon case cleaner 'O)