A Question For Everyone Using Stainless Steel Cleaning Media

[CA48]

I have been using this for around 2 years, and have been sizing my brass before putting it in the tumbler, do you feel that this causes a loss of accuracy potential. I have also tried sizing after tumbling. I cant tell much of a difference if any in accuracy. I like sizing before going to the tumbler because when tumbling it cleans off the sizing wax. I figured most people size after cleaning just in case the necks get bumped or dented while cleaning. Here lately just to make myself feel better and not taking a chance of losing any accuracy I have been sizing after cleaning. My question is what is the easiest way to clean off the sizing wax. I have been cleaning it off the best i can with a paper towel, but there is still some residue. What is yals cleaning procedure with the S.S. media? Does anyone out there have a better method of cleaning of the sizing wax?

Thanks, Chase

 

[barnesuser28]

I have been using this for around 2 years, and have been sizing my brass before putting it in the tumbler, do you feel that this causes a loss of accuracy potential. I have also tried sizing after tumbling. I cant tell much of a difference if any in accuracy. I like sizing before going to the tumbler because when tumbling it cleans off the sizing wax. I figured most people size after cleaning just in case the necks get bumped or dented while cleaning. Here lately just to make myself feel better and not taking a chance of losing any accuracy I have been sizing after cleaning. My question is what is the easiest way to clean off the sizing wax. I have been cleaning it off the best i can with a paper towel, but there is still some residue. What is yals cleaning procedure with the S.S. media? Does anyone out there have a better method of cleaning of the sizing wax?

Thanks, Chase

i just use an old dish towel and it gets all of the wax off.

 

[Aldon]

I anneal after cleaning and then prep brass.

I use very little imperial wax on my fingers as I handle the brass which is just enough.

Then a slight wipe to make sure there is no excessive wax left on the case.

 

[CA48]

Thanks for the input, guess I was just over complicating the issue.

 

[dig]

Tumbling after sizing kind of defeats the purpose of running clean brass through the dies saving wear and tear. I soke in alcohol to remove wax dries quick.

 

[Stormrider]

I agree with Dig.

I decap then tumble, size and remove lube by washing in dish soap and rinse then lay on a towel in front of the freezer to air dry.

 

[CA48]

Tumbling after sizing kind of defeats the purpose of running clean brass through the dies saving wear and tear. I soke in alcohol to remove wax dries quick.

Point taken, I will have to give alcohol a try next time.