Rifle Brass not getting Clean

[XDTime]

Just tumbled my first batch of 60 pcs of 30.06 in Ultra-vibe 10 for 4 hours and the neck area of almost piece is still dirty. The cases looks great. All 60 pcs are Remington core lock factory ammo. Is there a pre-treat or additive for the media I can do and or use to get cleaner brass? Thanks...

 

[gmar]

Yeah, I use the Lyman Turbo Brite and it makes all the difference in the world.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1064641155/lyman-turbo-brite-brass-case-polish

 

[ASP785]

Try Nu Finish car polish and a couple of used dryer sheets cut into pieces. You'll have like new brass.

 

[gmar]

Try Nu Finish car polish and a couple of used dryer sheets cut into pieces. You'll have like new brass.

I've heard of people using dryer sheets...what exactly do they do?

 

[dennishoddy]

Dryer sheets collect the dust generated by tumbling .

OP, you need to add polish, (car wax, or the Lyman polish activator that has already been mentioned)

 

[rickm]

Just make sure u use a used sheet not a new one

 

[dennishoddy]

Just make sure u use a used sheet not a new one

Yep. I made the mistake of using a fresh on one time, and one time only.

 

[swampratt]

I tried everything in my vibratory cleaner..I was never totally happy.
I started using a spinning brush inside the case necks.
Either a nylon one or a worn brass one that i wrap 0000 steel wool around.
Change the steel wool every 20 cases or so.
Got that little tidbit from a bench rest shooter..

That little step shrunk my groups.
I ended up with more consistent bullet seating forces.
I now use a slightly worn nylon brush on them before i size them.

Be sure to clean all steel wool or carbon from cases before sending them into the die..
That stuff left on cases will scratch dies( over time) or expanders.
If you or your gun does not shoot any better than 2" you may never notice anything with those extra steps.

I also built my own pin tumbler..and use copper pins i made.
My vibratory has been shelfed for quite a while now.

 

[mtnboomer]

A wet tumbler using stainless steel pins will work much better - and faster. My vibratory tumbler is growing cobwebs.

http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?187297-DIY-wet-tumbler

 

[gmar]

So what happens when you use a new dryer sheet?