be careful with any de-greaser guys, ive had industrial strength that were non toxic and still burned the heck of my hands, even the stuff you get at auto zone can burn you pretty good, but this seems like a pretty cost effective way, i tumble but i will try this, why not both to get more done
I also prefer the wet method of cleaning brass. Don't forget to deprime first! If you're going to be exposed to lead in the reloading process, then tumbling is the number one way, especially if you don't decap first. Powdered citric acid works great, just don't use too much. (I'm only using 1/4 tsp per two gallons right now.) I dry the brass in the sun or use a cheap toaster oven set for 100 degrees.
@56507ryan Sometimes you can find it in a health food store or grocery store. It's a food preservative. I bought a few pounds from Amazon.com. Just be careful, a little goes a long way. 1 tbs in a gallon will really get things clean. Just experiment with a small batch first until you get the technique down. If left in too long, then it will start leaching copper out of the brass. It has no reaction with nickel cases.
@wmtheflash Mix it up, dump in the brass stir for 30 seconds, dump out the water and drop in soap water. The soap should help neutralize the acid. I also found that car washing soap does a good job of cleaning cases and rinse off easier than a lot of products.
If you shoot a lot forget the tumbler. Go to Harber Frieght and buy a small cement mixer. Corn hust powder and a little mineral oil to keep the dust down works great. Aslo don't waste your monney on case lube. A 5 gallon bucket and some stp oil treatment work just fine.
thanks for the video. I came across this while looking into reloading. I might get a tumbler in the future, but for now im just loading for a .40s&w, and this works fine.
citrid acid and standard cleaning liquid+boiled water = all you need
Swoop223 5 months ago
How long do you keep the brass in that tub?
jcsturgeon 1 year ago
@jcsturgeon For only 5-15 minutes. Doesn't take too long.
KaseyKeesaman 1 year ago
be careful with any de-greaser guys, ive had industrial strength that were non toxic and still burned the heck of my hands, even the stuff you get at auto zone can burn you pretty good, but this seems like a pretty cost effective way, i tumble but i will try this, why not both to get more done
bjizzle123 1 year ago
I also prefer the wet method of cleaning brass. Don't forget to deprime first! If you're going to be exposed to lead in the reloading process, then tumbling is the number one way, especially if you don't decap first. Powdered citric acid works great, just don't use too much. (I'm only using 1/4 tsp per two gallons right now.) I dry the brass in the sun or use a cheap toaster oven set for 100 degrees.
wmtheflash 1 year ago
@wmtheflash where can I get powdered citric acid?
56507ryan 1 year ago
@56507ryan Sometimes you can find it in a health food store or grocery store. It's a food preservative. I bought a few pounds from Amazon.com. Just be careful, a little goes a long way. 1 tbs in a gallon will really get things clean. Just experiment with a small batch first until you get the technique down. If left in too long, then it will start leaching copper out of the brass. It has no reaction with nickel cases.
wmtheflash 1 year ago
@wmtheflash Mix it up, dump in the brass stir for 30 seconds, dump out the water and drop in soap water. The soap should help neutralize the acid. I also found that car washing soap does a good job of cleaning cases and rinse off easier than a lot of products.
wmtheflash 1 year ago
thanks alot this really works i just tried it a couple of minutes ago and am letting it try. thanks for posting this really helps!!!
buckhunter708 2 years ago
If you shoot a lot forget the tumbler. Go to Harber Frieght and buy a small cement mixer. Corn hust powder and a little mineral oil to keep the dust down works great. Aslo don't waste your monney on case lube. A 5 gallon bucket and some stp oil treatment work just fine.
DobermansRock 2 years ago
Hey thanks for posting this. I have a tumbler but this would make a great alternative.
xvirus2501 2 years ago
thanks for the video. I came across this while looking into reloading. I might get a tumbler in the future, but for now im just loading for a .40s&w, and this works fine.
brreed82 2 years ago
TUMBLER
jakeav11 2 years ago