Brownells - Stainless Steel Tumbling Media

Published on August 2, 2012
Duration: 1:14

This video demonstrates the use of stainless steel tumbling media by Pellet LLC for cleaning spent brass. Unlike traditional media like walnut hulls or corn cob, stainless steel rods are effective at removing residue and cleaning primer pockets. The process involves depriing brass, using the media with water and a small amount of soap in a rotary tumbler, and highlights the media's durability and effectiveness for achieving flawless brass.

Quick Summary

Achieve flawless brass every time with stainless steel tumbling media by Pellet LLC. This media, composed of small steel rods, effectively cleans inside and outside casings, including primer pockets. Use it with water and soap in a rotary tumbler like the Thumbler or RCBS models for superior results and a longer lifespan than traditional media.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Brass Cleaning Media
  2. 00:05Introducing Stainless Steel Tumbling Media
  3. 00:12How Stainless Steel Media Works
  4. 00:20Cleaning Primer Pockets
  5. 00:25Recommended Preparation: Depriming
  6. 00:30Usage with Water and Soap
  7. 00:35Best Tumblers for Stainless Steel Media
  8. 00:42Durability and Lifespan
  9. 00:48Sinclair Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of using stainless steel tumbling media for brass cleaning?

Stainless steel tumbling media offers superior cleaning compared to traditional materials like walnut hulls or corn cob, as it effectively removes residue from both the inside and outside of casings and can clean primer pockets. It also boasts a much longer lifespan.

How should stainless steel tumbling media be used for cleaning brass?

For best results, deprime your brass first. Then, place the brass in a rotary tumbler with the stainless steel media, water, and a small amount of soap. Run the tumbler until the brass is clean.

What types of tumblers are recommended for stainless steel media?

Stainless steel tumbling media works best with rotary tumblers. Specific examples mentioned include the Thumbler Tumbler and the RCBS Rotary Tumbler, which are designed to effectively agitate the media and brass.

Can stainless steel tumbling media clean primer pockets?

Yes, the very small diameter steel rods that make up the stainless steel tumbling media are small enough to get into and effectively clean the primer pocket of spent brass casings.

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