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Fellows members I need some help.
I'm playing with the idea of doing some reloading,I got a set of LEE dies from another CGN member and a press.Them got some of my once fired casings casings and I got them clean with a recipe from the net.
1 qt. of water
1 cup of white vinegar
1 tbsp of salt
1 tbsp of liquid laundry detergent.
They came out very clean and after I dry them in the oven just like another info from the net but they change to a grey colour.And after I ran some of my casings thru the press they got some scratches.
Now I need to know if they are safe to reload.I'm including some pictures.

I will be grateful if you can send me some information.

http://s44.photobucket.com/user/cansalv/media/Scratchedcasings_zpse2df4ccc.jpg.html?filters[user]=140917096&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0
 
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If you got a bit of a coating from your cleaning solution, those scratch marks do not appear to be out of the ordinary to me, looks like the tarnish or whatever it is from the cleaning solution wearing off. I would adjust your cleaning methods in future batches, but providing the cases are not actually scratched or gouged, then you should be good to continue on.

If they are actually scratched, stop running them through the die and check the die itself for burrs and scratches, especially if you purchased them used.
 
the scratching can be traced to foreign material that becomes imbedded in/or adheres to the inside surfaces of the die itself.but I have clean the die now.
 
+1 to the above. before you dry the cases rinse them in brita water or distilled water a few times then dry them.

there are a couple ways to see if the dies are scratched by using a qtip and running it around the carbide ring in the die (assuming they are carbide dies, they are most likely) and see if any of the fibres get stuck or pulled. otherwise hand polish a couple cases (any metal polish will work, or toothpaste) then run the case through the die and look for any scratches.

either way they are fine to reload so long as the scratches aren't gouges.

here is the picture linked properly. you just need to put (link to image) and it will post properly. there should be a guide around here somewhere.
Scratchedcasings_zpse2df4ccc.jpg
 
No prob, this is about the best place you can get in Canada for quality advice, which is usually delivered very fast. Feel free to ask away whenever you have questions, and once you start getting this stuff under your belt, pass it along to others!
 
You might try something like this:

1/4 cup vinegar
1 Tbsp salt
1/8 oz.(up to 1/4cup) dish liquid
1/2 gallon water
Immerse & agitate brass 3-4 minutes
Dump mixture when done, rinse in clean water
May then change water, agitate then dump water
In warm weather, can then spread on concrete until primer pockets are dry
(brass warm) or, can put in oven on cookie sheet @ 100F for 10 Mins. or less, 'til dry.;)
 
That's not scratches. It's more likely residue from the dish soap being rubbed off.
Vinegar alone will clean brass. Then a rinse in plain tap water(a plastic colander from a dollar store is a great investment. Good when you get a tumbler and need to separate the media too. Drill the bottom holes bigger.) and into your oven set on warm for 15 minutes.
 
The amount of money you'll end up sinking into buying vinegar, soap and your water in the long run, you're better off forking out $80. for a vibratory tumbler and some media.
 
go stainless and you never have to worry about it again,

you may worry about TOO clean of brass.

Bras looks fine to me just reload it
 
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