I primed 150 6.8 SPC cases, and I’ve decided that they weren’t shiny enough. They’re a lot easier to find at the range when they’re clean and shiny. Would it be a bad idea to put them back in walnut media and tumble again?
Cleaning Brass After Priming
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Thought about that. I’ll leave them in longer next time.
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Normally, I use Nu Finish in my walnut media with great results.
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Have considered stainless, but would have to invest in all new equipment, then have to dry brass afterwards. Had my vibratory cleaner for 15+ years and still happy.
Chuck up a small dowel, shape it so the cartridge will fit on it snuggly. While spinning it hold it in place with a paper towel with some flitz on it, then buff with a very small piece of cloth.
Be careful not to snag the cloth and rip a finger off.
Lathe works best, but drill held in a vice works.
It is a slow and laborious process, but it’ll make them shinier than any other process.
Be careful not to snag the cloth and rip a finger off.
Lathe works best, but drill held in a vice works.
It is a slow and laborious process, but it’ll make them shinier than any other process.
Shoot them and clean them next time.
I would typically clean with walnut, then polish with corn and a spoon of Nu finish, or Frankfort Arsenal magic juice.
Then I went to stainless......
I definitely would not tumble after priming.
Then I went to stainless......
I definitely would not tumble after priming.
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