Wet tumbling trick

[amlevin]

A couple of us over on the ASSRA forum were thinking of going together to order 10# and splitting it up, but never happened.

Sadly, that's what happens with "group buys" all too often. Great idea until it comes to putting up some cash. Can't count the number of times I've heard "hey that sounds great. Why don't you buy a large quantity and maybe I'll take a few pounds off your hands".

 

[dickn52]

Am using the small ceramic from Arizona Sharpshooters and it works well in everything 6.5mm and larger. I use the entire bag in the thumbler. Never bothered to weigh it, but am guessing it is 3-4#.
The smaller stuff is quite expensive in small lots. A couple of us over on the ASSRA forum were thinking of going together to order 10# and splitting it up, but never happened.
http://www.kramerdepot.com/ for the media.
If you purchase and use, please keep us posted on the results.

Just bought 5# from them. Got the 3mm triangles. I'll let you know how this works out. Thanks for the pointer.

 

[jnyfeler]

Here's the easiest way ever to do this.

I use MTM 100 ammo boxes like these:
http://www.sinclairintl.com/shooting-accessories/ammo-boxes-bags/rifle-boxes/mtm-100-round-ammo-box-for-wssm-wsm-and-short-ultra-mags-prod33894.aspx

I take the black insert out of the box, when I take brass out of the tumbler I put the brass in the insert with the necks down which helps them drain (bottom of the insert is open). I then take them outside and set them on top of the AC condensing unit and the big fan will blow hot air through them as well as vibrate them. In the summer it takes less than 10 minutes and they are completely dry.

Sometimes I will simply put them in the insert and leave them in my reloading room overnight. My reloading room stays at 64°F, so they are dry when I get back to them. If there is any moisture left in them, annealing dries them up completely.

In the winter, they go directly from the tumbler onto a baking sheet and they go in the oven at 225°F. I put a small water puddle on the baking sheet so I can monitor progress through the oven window. When the water puddle is gone, brass is dry. It usually takes 15-20 minutes.

+1. I use aerated loading blocks instead of MTM inserts, but that's a good idea. And when using the oven, I crack the oven door for better air flow. 64 degrees in your loading room? I'd hate to see that electric bill! ;-)

Jeff