Tumbling media

[MartyK2500]

Hey, i was wondering whats the most popular place to buy media from?
I am from Ottawa region, and often have a hard time to find some locally (corncob and crushed walnuts)
Do most of you guys order it off the web or do you browse your local gunshops?
If off the web, i cant imagine the shipping of 30# of media will be cheap.

 

[yomomma]

Pet store....Lizard cage bedding = crushed wallnuts

 

[silverfoxdj]

You'll have to invest in a SS tumbler ... no more worry's..

 

[joe-nwt]

Princess auto used to have 50lb bags of walnut for $29.00 not sure if the still carry it, 50lb last a long time.

 

[galamb]

Go to LeBaron's in Nepean, if they don't have it in stock they will bring it in for you and save you the shipping..

 

[Kryogen]

I bought from an abrasive supply company in montreal 40 pounds for like 40$
I mostly use ss though, sometimes corncob to remove case lube but not often.

 

[MartyK2500]

You'll have to invest in a SS tumbler ... no more worry's..

I'll have to look into this someday, right now i just invested in a 650XL with casefeeder and bullet feeder, dont feel like spending!

LeBarons in nepean, doesnt have any media, i used to buy lots there.
Its been B.O. For a while now.

Lizard pen walnut/ princesss auto walnut, is there anything in particular i should look for? As in can be too fine or to coarse?

 

[yomomma]

I think I bought "desert blend" last time. The bags are usually see through do you should be able to pick something close to what you have used before.

 

[MartyK2500]

Ok cool, I need new snails for my aquarium so i'll go buy some lizard media at the same time, thanks!
I never ran untreated media, you guys use the real stuff or is there any Canadian tire substitute for that?

 

[Alex McK]

Princess Auto in Ottawa shows crushed walnut media on their website. Likely in-store as well. Price is $39.99 per 50lb bag.

 

[MartyK2500]

I think im due to go there, thanks for the info

 

[yomomma]

Ok cool, I need new snails for my aquarium so i'll go buy some lizard media at the same time, thanks!
I never ran untreated media, you guys use the real stuff or is there any Canadian tire substitute for that?

Throw in a cap of Nufinish

 

[Ishodu]

TSC stores sells a 50lb bag of crushed walnut for around 25. It's very fine and won't stick in the flash holes. It is a bit dusty a dryer sheet in there helps with that.

 

[MartyK2500]

I was just about tu buy media and saw this youtube video
http://youtu.be/RWzPyTvnkNA

And i tumble/seperate media in my basement, also read about lead dangers

 

[yomomma]

Propaganda at its best. I guess I should not be casting my own bullets then.

 

[MartyK2500]

Even without the lead factor, i love shiny brass, SS tumbling is way shinnier than i thought.
I do solder lead with my job every now and then, limiting my possible lead exposures is not a bad idea.

 

[yomomma]

Even without the lead factor, i love shiny brass, SS tumbling is way shinnier than i thought.
I do solder lead with my job every now and then, limiting my possible lead exposures is not a bad idea.

I wonder how us old guys survived driving cars with lead in the gas. (never mind siphoning gas with a hose)

Personally shinny is overrated, but to each their own.