Cleaning Brass

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Hey guys, I'm fairly new to reloading and was wondering if there is a way to clean brass cases without using a tumbler. I've read about some people using a solution of water and some sort of acid (lemon juice seems to be the common one). Has anyone tried this? Thanks again for any help :)
 
If it is not

a lot to clean at a time say 20 or less, I use Never Dull. I buy it at Cdn Tire in the automotive polish section. The brass comes out almost as good as new. Rub for about 15 seconds then just wipe off with a clean dry rag. Great for small lots of brass. I never let my brass accumulate. I usually start prepping it after I get home from the range if nothing else is required of me.
 
Check out 'thehighroad.org'... they've got entire threads related to do it yourself, build it yourself, goofy invented ways of doing just this. I can't remember exactly what the solution was, but there are guys there that have your answer. Excellent gunny site.
 
I clean the exterrior of my brass with a bit of straigh vinegar on a old towel. Cheap and non toxic. They come out shining like new after few seconds of polishing. Never thought too much about the inside. Wonder if residue affects performance in any way?

TED
 
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M12shooter said:
I clean the exterrior of my brass with a bit of straigh vinegar on a old towel. Cheap and non toxic. They come out shining like new after few seconds of polishing. Never thought too much about the inside. Wonder if residue affects performance in any way?

TED
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wondering about that myself. I am not sure it would be as big a deal in the shortrange game but how about the 1000 yard stuff? Carbon does build up inside the case with every firing. It is minimal but Long Rangeshooters are a lot more diligent in there reloading processes. Could it have that small effect to throw the load off?

I saw a cutaway view of 2 fired cases. One was cleaned ultrasonically while the other would have been no different than being run thru the tumbler. What a difference. No carbon versus carbon buildup. I will try to find that and post it.
 
cycbb486 said:
wondering about that myself. I am not sure it would be as big a deal in the shortrange game but how about the 1000 yard stuff? Carbon does build up inside the case with every firing. It is minimal but Long Rangeshooters are a lot more diligent in there reloading processes. Could it have that small effect to throw the load off?

I saw a cutaway view of 2 fired cases. One was cleaned ultrasonically while the other would have been no different than being run thru the tumbler. What a difference. No carbon versus carbon buildup. I will try to find that and post it.
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Have some brass that I've been loading since the 1980's. Don't load them too hot as much better accuracy in most cases and way better case life. That stuff must look awful inside!

Ted
 
Use some red wine viniger, I picked this up from an American reloading forum, there are many reloaders that use this method. They all claim their brass comes out better than new!
 
I have been putting about 6-10 brass in a sock and tying it in a knot. I then throw it in the laundy and it goes thru a wash and dry cycle. They come out really shiny.
 
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