Tumbler

Big Sky Redneck

Ok, I just ordered a tumbler from Midway. I didnt order any media yet but I'm wondering what is the best/most popular to use. Should I use chemicals or just plain media. I have also heard that tumbling ruins cases if done too much or too long, is this true?

Also does anybody here use Forster dies? I ordered a neck sizer die and I was wondering if the Forster was a good choice.

pigeoncreek1

hey 7mm, we can at least agree on tumblers

I've had a midway tumbler for a few years now and it works great. I usually use Walnut media in mine. The media alone will get the brass clean enough to reload and function properly without the chemicals, but if you want the brass to look new, chemicals or treated media is needed. I've never encountered wear from tumbling, but I don't over do it, so I couldn't comment on long term effects



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Matt45

A buddy of mine tumbles all of my brass for me, in exchange for any .40 or 9mm I pick up at the range- not a bad deal! I know that he uses walnut media without additives, but if he has some really tarnished brass, he soaks it in a solution of vinegar and water, dries the brass in a towel, and then tumbles it immediatly. The action of the media in the tumbler is enough to evaporate the excess solution.

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garandfan

I run my brass through the tumbler with walnut media to clean it. I like to have them shine so I run them again in corn cob with a few capfulls of some brass polish. Comes out clean with a bright shine. Also, I bought all my media at Petco, same thing as gun shops sell but a lot cheaper.

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will270win

Good to see you back!

I do exactly what garandfan does with no problems to report.


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Nighthawk

I have a Midway tumbler as well,small world.I have never worn out a caseing from tumbling it.Usually my cases wear out around the neck of the caseing.My wife bought me the Midway tumbler for Christmas over six years ago,and Ive had no problem with it as of yet.



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shootinfool

I use a 1:1 ratio of walnut to corn media with the new Flitz tumbling media liquid. It has no ammonia and the cases come out cleaner than new.

jonk

I use walnut to clean after coming home from the range, resize, and then back in with corn media to remove any lube and to polish. The walnut isn't treated, the corn is, with white lightning from Midway. Smells nice. Oh yeah, I also use a midway tumbler.

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Shootist3006

I use both a Midway and a Dillon tumbler, both work fine. I use untreated walnut to clean brass and treated corncob to polish it, about an hour in each. I treat the corncob with Dillon's polish.

Try a tack or farm suppliy house for media. I buy both walnut and corn cob in 50# bags and split it with friends. It costs about 1/5th as much that way.

I only have one set of Forster dies - work very well and are maybe a step up from RCBS (or 7 steps up from Lee). Forster has a pretty good reputation with the BR crowd.

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Edited by - shootist3006 on 07/26/2002 04:08:00

Big Sky Redneck

Thanks for the help guys, tips are appreciated. Walnut media it is. I don't see myself buying a 50# bag but I will look into tractor supply and see if they have smaller bags!

garandfan

7mm,
I bought my walnut at Petco for 6-7 bucks for a 10 pound bag. I even think they have a 5 pound bag for under 5 bucks. I'm sure any other pet store would have the same thing.

"To be prepared for War is one of the most
effectual means of preserving peace"-George Washington