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Case tumbler?

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April 12, 2025, 04:54 PM
iLift45s
Case tumbler?
I always tumble my brass after they’ve been fired once in my RCBS tumbler with corn cob media. I than wipe each case off with a paper towel. Is this necessary and is the media an issue on internals of pistol if there’s some still on the cases?
April 12, 2025, 05:06 PM
maxwayne
I don't bother to do that. They seem to come out pretty clean.
April 12, 2025, 05:25 PM
iLift45s
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Originally posted by maxwayne:
I don't bother to do that. They seem to come out pretty clean.


So no issues with feeding reliable or internal wear?
April 12, 2025, 07:41 PM
Gustofer
I use walnut rather than corn cob and have never had issues with the dust. I like it as it acts as a lube in the sizing dies.


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April 13, 2025, 08:00 AM
maxwayne
Not with corn, walnut can be dusty and I quit using it years ago. I add a bit of liquid car polish for a bright shine.


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Originally posted by iLift45s:
quote:
Originally posted by maxwayne:
I don't bother to do that. They seem to come out pretty clean.


So no issues with feeding reliable or internal wear?

April 13, 2025, 08:08 PM
flesheatingvirus
If you are that particular, you should switch to wet tumbling with stainless steel media. It takes a bit more effort, but the result is fantastic.

Wiping that dust residue off is not necessary at all.


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April 18, 2025, 07:08 PM
iLift45s
Thanks for the insight fellas. Appreciate it! I’m sweating over nothing. It’s actually walnut media too. My bad.