Home Forums Reloading Varmint Rifles Question about polishing brass ??

Dryers are so simple to make. I put a 60 watt bulb in a wooden box that I had and it dries the brass completely in a couple of hours. Some people use ammo cans or metal trash cans to make a dryer, but it is relatively simple. For anyone who isn't already setup with a vibratory or ultrasonic, the tumbler/ss media will be the most efficient and cheapest way over the long haul and will clean the brass inside/outside and clean the primer pockets as well. That is just the simple truth.

5 pieces of brass, 4 have been fired 6 times, 1 is brand new







As far as cleaning the inside, dont really see the purpose of it as its gonna just get pooched out again when its shot. Also have never read any definitive work on where it actually helps brass life, or accuracy. So I really see no need to change my system as I can get fired brass to look just as good as new. My way is quicker, dont have to build or buy a dryer, media costs me 8.00 for 25lbs bought at any pet store. So just clean, deprime, inspect, brush the pocket,polish then load and shoot. 3 hours tops any time, any weather. And thats just the simple truth.

Swifty

As long as you are satisfied that is all that counts. Glad it works for you.

Me, I don't like dust all over the place. Been there, done that too long, but like you, as long as I'm satisfied that's all that counts.

I started using the Thumler's and the Stainless media about a year ago. Brass looks better than it did new, it is pretty impressive. But as stated, "whatever floats your boat". I do like reloads that look like new ammo, but it is purely an aesthetic thing and doesn't make the load shoot any better.

If shiny loads make you feel better, the SS media is the only way to go.