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Im new to reloading and just tumbled my first batch of 150, 30-06 brass. I used Lyman tuf-nut walnut media in my vibratory tumbler and added a used bounce sheet as I've heard it helps with preserving the media. Anyways, after around 2 hours I took it out and while the brass is clean and shiny, the sheet was covered(did its job!) in dust, but so are my cases. I've searched the threads for some information on the topic and am looking for advice on the dust situation.

Do I need to run it through corn cob now (not to polish, but to get rid the dust)? Or is that as good as it gets, and just continue reloading?
 
It will take a while and a few sheets to really knock the dust down.

For now, just lay them on a towel and give them a good roll around. Should take most of it off.
 
I had a horrible dust problem. I appropriated a steel sieve from the kitchen, with really tiny holes, and after i use the case seperator , i sieve the media before it goes back in the tumbler. Takes about 30 seconds, and all the dust ends up in the bottom of the bucket. The bounce sheets i put in when tumbling brass come out pretty much clean.
 
I use plain crushed walnut shell ( I saw somewhere princess auto sells it very cheap can't remember the sieve size) that works very good, It does get extremely dusty though. Bounce sheets didn't seem to work, maybe by brass was too filthy.

Ended up taking it outside on a breezy day and pouring it between buckets to get rid of the fines.
 
i just use crush walnut i dont use the dryer sheet princess auto has a 30 pound bag for 29.99 (as junkdude said) so i just throw away the media when its ran its course and it takes along time for it to run its course. i usually just wipe off the cases after theey come out for my rifles. for my handgun load i dont really bother wiping them down after handling the case what dust is on them just ends up on my hands i also use a little nu-finish for a shine whiel its tumbling.
 
Just don't be breathing any of that dust into your body. Most firearms related lead poisoning is not from handling bullets or even casting lead bullets, but from the residue left from the primers. It's in a form much easier to inhale/injest than elemental lead. And don't forget to wash your hands before you eat. So many threads about cleaning guns yet how many guys out there shoot or reload and don't clean themselves. I only run my tumbler outside for that same reason.
Back on topic, I've done the dryer sheet thing, ya they pick up some grunge, but I generally just replace the media when its time. I've never tried to 'pour in' products, but was quite pleased with the lyman 'pre-seasoned' stuff... can't remember the product name. Overpriced, but pretty slick.
 
Yeah Im pretty anal about cleanliness (hence the thread) and take necessary precautions to insure im not slowly killing myself. You're right about the nasty little particles that must be floating around ones work station, probably wouldnt hurt to wear a mask, especially for an asthmatic like myself
 
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