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SteveM74
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I am new to reloading and recently read something that said a person should not reload when it is raining outside due to the humidity difference. My place where i relaod is in the house where temperature is pretty much constant so should i worry if its raining outside or not?
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In the meantime I would like to get my brass cleaned up so when I am ready I have that part ready to roll.
My question on cleaning with a vibratory tumbler is what media to use and how long on a batch do you let it go? I have ordered a Cabelas branded tumbler that is on the way as I type!
Thanks in advance to the great people of GB!
I read Bposts sticky so I'm probably going to order the abc's of reloading book tonight.
With the kit I have is there anything else (tool wise) that I will need to get started? I know I need dies and the components. I'm not sure what caliber I will start with. Is it better to start with pistol or rifle? I'm thinking maybe .357 or 44 mag. I have revolvers and rifles in both calibers.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks
I also use white rice. Its dirt cheap, you can always find it, and for me lasts years. I reload about a thousand rounds a month and I have concluded that "clean" is "enough" for pistol reloading. Walnut and corncob works great too but can be pricy in small amounts. I have never had scoring on the outside of pistol cases with carbide dies. Experiment and find what you like.
What you going to reload?
You've got a nice press & sounds like you have a plan.
What you going to reload?
To start I have a set of dies for .270 wsm. But want to do .223, 30-06, .270 win, .243. Its what we have between myself and dad. So we are planning for the future!
What are you going to be reloading? Rifle or pistol, or both. This subject came up a while back and some of the * rifle loaders use a wet tumbler [I think its called a Thumbler] and they use stainless media and some type of agent [lemon and simple green]. It works well inside and out. Rifle brass usually takes a bit more prep.
I also use white rice. Its dirt cheap, you can always find it, and for me lasts years. I reload about a thousand rounds a month and I have concluded that "clean" is "enough" for pistol reloading. Walnut and corncob works great too but can be pricy in small amounts. I have never had scoring on the outside of pistol cases with carbide dies. Experiment and find what you like.
I use a Thumlers with ss media for wet tumbling, and I am FAR from *. It is the best, as it is quick, thorough, economical ( no replacement media needed),and quiet. I do my smokeless cases 1/2 hour, and my black powder cases 1 hour, and all is well.
Nice = Walnut with some type of spray cleaner.
OK, we don't care what it looks like, it is clean and loads and shoots well = Walnut
If you want the inside super clean on rifle wash in a vinegar solution, dry, and then as above.
Time = 1 hour to several days. Until you like them.
Real shiny in vibratory = Walnut, then corn or rice with "Flitz" (best there is).
Nice = Walnut with some type of spray cleaner.
OK, we don't care what it looks like, it is clean and loads and shoots well = Walnut
If you want the inside super clean on rifle wash in a vinegar solution, dry, and then as above.
Time = 1 hour to several days. Until you like them.
What does your vinigar solution consist of?
My once fired I just wipe with water solutable muzzle loader cleaner.
After a reload or two they dirty around the neck.
I bought a Ultrasonic cleaner to clean brass with now. Does pocket, inside & out.