New Reloader
I am new to reloading and recently read something that said a person should not reload when it is raining outside due to the humidity difference. My place where i relaod is in the house where temperature is pretty much constant so should i worry if its raining outside or not?
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Would like advice on buying a starter kit to get back into reloading. I use to reload some years ago, just mainly pistol ammo with a Lee press. Would like to get back into it and do some pistol and rifle rounds.[:)] 0 -
Corn cob or walnut shell works well, but sometimes leaves dust residue on the brass which can lead to scoring the outside of the brass when sizing. White rice works very good & doesn't have as much residue problem. As far as time, run untill you get the desired look you want. Usually 30-60 min. 0 -
What are you going to be reloading? Rifle or pistol, or both. This subject came up a while back and some of the anal rifle loaders use a wet tumbler [I think its called a Thumbler] and they use stainless media and some type of agent [lemon and simple green]. It works well inside and out. Rifle brass usually takes a bit more prep.
I also use white rice. Its dirt cheap, you can always find it, and for me lasts years. I reload about a thousand rounds a month and I have concluded that "clean" is "enough" for pistol reloading. Walnut and corncob works great too but can be pricy in small amounts. I have never had scoring on the outside of pistol cases with carbide dies. Experiment and find what you like.0 -
I use Corn cob for light duty polishing/cleaning and walnut for heavy tarnished brass. Time wise, it takes what it takes.[:D] P.S. Cheap Rice will work in a pinch.[:)] 0 -
You've got a nice press & sounds like you have a plan.
What you going to reload?0 -
quote:Originally posted by bambambam
You've got a nice press & sounds like you have a plan.
What you going to reload?
To start I have a set of dies for .270 wsm. But want to do .223, 30-06, .270 win, .243. Its what we have between myself and dad. So we are planning for the future!0 -
quote:Originally posted by Nordicwargod
What are you going to be reloading? Rifle or pistol, or both. This subject came up a while back and some of the anal rifle loaders use a wet tumbler [I think its called a Thumbler] and they use stainless media and some type of agent [lemon and simple green]. It works well inside and out. Rifle brass usually takes a bit more prep.
I also use white rice. Its dirt cheap, you can always find it, and for me lasts years. I reload about a thousand rounds a month and I have concluded that "clean" is "enough" for pistol reloading. Walnut and corncob works great too but can be pricy in small amounts. I have never had scoring on the outside of pistol cases with carbide dies. Experiment and find what you like.
I use a Thumlers with ss media for wet tumbling, and I am FAR from anal. It is the best, as it is quick, thorough, economical ( no replacement media needed),and quiet. I do my smokeless cases 1/2 hour, and my black powder cases 1 hour, and all is well.0 -
Real shiny in vibratory = Walnut, then corn or rice with "Flitz" (best there is).
Nice = Walnut with some type of spray cleaner.
OK, we don't care what it looks like, it is clean and loads and shoots well = Walnut
If you want the inside super clean on rifle wash in a vinegar solution, dry, and then as above.
Time = 1 hour to several days. Until you like them.0 -
quote:Originally posted by geeguy
Real shiny in vibratory = Walnut, then corn or rice with "Flitz" (best there is).
Nice = Walnut with some type of spray cleaner.
OK, we don't care what it looks like, it is clean and loads and shoots well = Walnut
If you want the inside super clean on rifle wash in a vinegar solution, dry, and then as above.
Time = 1 hour to several days. Until you like them.
What does your vinigar solution consist of?0 -
50/50 vinigar/water is what I used to use when they get dirty.
My once fired I just wipe with water solutable muzzle loader cleaner.
After a reload or two they dirty around the neck.
I bought a Ultrasonic cleaner to clean brass with now. Does pocket, inside & out.0
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