primer flash hole blues

[JEEPr]

If you want it really clean without having to clean out the media. buy an ultrasonic cleaner. Works great and cleans the inside of the case and primer pocket too.

+1
Did a batch last night they were clean as a whistle.

 

[UnSafe]

One of the reasons that vibratory tumblers are so popular is that they work well enough for about 99% of reloaders and they're SIMPLE. Short Brass wire sections, ceramic or stainless media in in a wet tumbler, dishwasher, hand wash, chemical baths, boiling, etc.... Is a PITA.

Dump cases in the tumbling bowl with walnut media (For the same reasons as the OP stated), let run for a couple hours (Or overnight if I forget) and pour into the separator over a bucket.

Done. Move on to more important things in life...

 

[dennishoddy]

I never have problems with media in the primer hole.
Run everything thru the polisher before taking out the primer.
I'm sure I'll get flamed, but have never had a problem doing this since starting in 1980.
My way of thinking is that if a primer is in the pocket, and the flash hole is cleared by the decapper, I don't need to worry about cleaning the primer pocket. The next primer just seats in there.
I guess, if shooting 1K benchrest, or something, I'd change my mind, but for me this is what works.

 

[TonyT]

I use the crushed walnut medium and do not deprime the cases before tumbling.

 

[Shadowrider]

meh... I just run it through my sizer (with it backed off a 1/4 turn) again when loading. The decapping pin punches it right out. No worries...

 

[alank2]

Hi David,

Lots of ways to clean it.

I wouldn't use the kitchen sink or anything else that comes into contact with food I eat though, nasty stuff on brass not good if it gets inside the body.

What is the process you are using now? Do you deprime before cleaning?

Good luck,

Alan