Stainless steel media is the best!

That thread on snipershide is awesome. Anybody see the pics of the guy who converts his laudry drier into a huge ammo drier.
 
Very impressive results!

I however, do not like taking that much time...With the exception of the inside of the casing, my brass comes out just as shiny after 2 hours in a corncob/walnut mix.

The inside of the casing doesn't clean as well, but that's a non-issue for me with my pistol reloads.
 
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looks nice but the one on the left is going to be a bugger to deprime ;)
 
lol no only about half way through it. There are using huge rock tumblers at this point.
 
Hahah! well I'm pleased to report that I'm closer than ever to my homemade setup! I've finally got a line on some larger pulleys to reduce my rotational speed. I've also decided to try the gamma lid with a regular pail and see how that goes.
 
Actually, Trevor Dickerson (STM.com) copied the idea from Mark & Terry at Sniperhide. Nothing wrong with STM.com, they bundle everything up and ship to Canada which is very convenient. However, there are cheaper (arguably better) suppliers out there. I got my media from Mark (5lbs) for $55 to my door and my Thumler (model B) from Cabelas (USA) for $196 to my door. The reason I went with Mark is his pins are magnetic which makes for ease of cleanup, apparently (I can't confirm) STM.com media is not magnetic. FYI Lemishine is $4 @ Canadiantire.

There's +1400 posts regarding this very topic at sniperhide http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1513345&nt=143&page=1

There you have it, I did not know that. Not sure how magnetic pins would be easier for me, but then I separate brass individually and the pins stay in the tumbler,with the water running.
 
For those that want some more pics of SS media results, here you go. I did this batch of Lapua .223 the other day, 200pcs.

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I will purchase anyone's useless subpar cleaner (ultrasonic) for .10 cents on the dollar, as they don't work worth a darn and you wouldn't knowingly sell someone garbage would you?
 
Looked on a metal list, 303 and 304 becomes slight magnetic when worked so maybe the friction during tumbling is magnetizing it. If its either of these grades though. Is there a specific source for these pins? McMaster carr doesnt seem to had the diameter of 3/64s is that correct?

Did you ever find the pin's you were looking for?
I have Mark's contact info if you still need it.
 
If that shiny brass, inside and out, makes you happy...go for it.
But I view that as $350.00 better spent otherwise.
There is no empirical proof of any benefits to cleaning the inside of cases till they are shiny.
Once you seat a bullet, no one but you knows.
Outside is nice to have clean, and it saves your dies, but you don't need brass so bright it hurts the eyes to look at to make top grade ammo. JMHO, Eagleye.
 
I'm intrigued.
I am going to try and build my own tumbler.
Several Youtube vids about how guys made their own.
 
The part that sold me was spotless primerpockets, hated cleaning those. The rest of the inside being clean is a bonus and I don't brush out the necks anymore. Means I can get ammo loaded more efficently.

x2, almost worth the price of admission alone.

I've used my setup several times am very very happy with the results.
 
The part that sold me was spotless primerpockets, hated cleaning those. The rest of the inside being clean is a bonus and I don't brush out the necks anymore. Means I can get ammo loaded more efficently.

Exactly.

Yes, it's a more expensive setup, but you don't need to buy new media anymore. In the long run, it's more economical.
 
Did you ever find the pin's you were looking for?
I have Mark's contact info if you still need it.

Yeah I got the tumbler and pin set. Machine looks great. Havent had a chance to use it with dirty brass yet.
 
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