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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 903111" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I have looked into the ultrasonic case cleaners and the problem I have with them is that they don't polish the brass. they do a good job of cleaning but you still have to wash and dry the brass to get the solution off.</p><p></p><p>I am looking at the stainless media but I will need to buy a tumbler first.</p><p></p><p>I still use the vibrator type with good success and don't mind cleaning (A must to get the case clean and free of any abrasives from the media). I have tried many different types of media and the green Lyman corncob works and last the best for me. It comes in a 1 gallon jug and I replace the old and use the jug to dispose of the spent media.</p><p></p><p>I set the brass up to clean and let it run over night (That may be longer than necessary, but that way I'm not waiting for it to finish.</p><p></p><p>Actually, I like to wash and clean the brass after tumbling so I can inspect it and discard any brass</p><p>that is suspect. also I solvent clean the brass after sizing to remove any sizing lube.</p><p></p><p>Some feel that tumbling is not necessary and they could be right, but I just like my reloads to look</p><p>good and the primer pockets to be clean. Clean cases mean that I am not shooting carbon scale down the barrel shortening</p><p>barrel life.</p><p></p><p>Case cleaning and polishing can be a pain but IMO well worth the trouble. </p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 903111, member: 2736"] I have looked into the ultrasonic case cleaners and the problem I have with them is that they don't polish the brass. they do a good job of cleaning but you still have to wash and dry the brass to get the solution off. I am looking at the stainless media but I will need to buy a tumbler first. I still use the vibrator type with good success and don't mind cleaning (A must to get the case clean and free of any abrasives from the media). I have tried many different types of media and the green Lyman corncob works and last the best for me. It comes in a 1 gallon jug and I replace the old and use the jug to dispose of the spent media. I set the brass up to clean and let it run over night (That may be longer than necessary, but that way I'm not waiting for it to finish. Actually, I like to wash and clean the brass after tumbling so I can inspect it and discard any brass that is suspect. also I solvent clean the brass after sizing to remove any sizing lube. Some feel that tumbling is not necessary and they could be right, but I just like my reloads to look good and the primer pockets to be clean. Clean cases mean that I am not shooting carbon scale down the barrel shortening barrel life. Case cleaning and polishing can be a pain but IMO well worth the trouble. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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