Wet Tumbling Test - Brass Juice vs FA Cleaning Packs vs Dish Soap

Published on December 31, 2020
Duration: 20:56

This video provides a comparative test of three different cleaning solutions for wet tumbling brass: standard dish soap with lemon shine, Frankfort Arsenal Brass Cleaning Packs, and Brass Juice. The instructor, Johnny, details the cost-effectiveness and cleaning performance of each, noting that while all methods produced good results after 2 hours and 15 minutes, the cost and perceived effectiveness of Brass Juice did not justify its price compared to simple dish soap. He also highlights that significant cleaning occurs within the first 15 minutes of tumbling, especially when not using stainless steel media.

Quick Summary

Wet tumbling brass with standard dish soap and lemon shine is the most cost-effective method, costing around $0.20 per load. Significant cleaning can be achieved within the first 15 minutes, making extended tumbling times less necessary. Specialized cleaners like Brass Juice are considerably more expensive and do not offer a proportional increase in cleaning performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Wet Tumbler Soaps
  2. 00:53Frankfort Arsenal Brass Cleaning Packs
  3. 01:35Brass Juice Case Wash
  4. 02:34Test Setup and Methodology
  5. 03:08Cost Analysis of Cleaning Solutions
  6. 04:50Tumbling Results - Overview
  7. 06:03Visual Comparison of Batches
  8. 06:43Close-up Inspection of Primer Pockets
  9. 08:00Inspection Inside Cases
  10. 10:4715-Minute Tumble Results
  11. 11:07Federal 223 Primer Pockets at 15 Min
  12. 12:26Lake City 14 Primer Pockets at 15 Min
  13. 13:12Inside Cases at 15 Min
  14. 15:03Disappointment with Brass Juice
  15. 15:53Brass Juice for Ultrasonic Cleaner
  16. 17:17Frankfort Arsenal Packs - Cost vs. Convenience
  17. 17:34Personal Dish Soap Recipe
  18. 18:22Tumbling Time Reduction
  19. 18:44Stainless Steel Chips as Media
  20. 20:11Media Separator Recommendation
  21. 20:34Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cleaning solutions for wet tumbling brass?

A comparison of dish soap with lemon shine, Frankfort Arsenal Brass Cleaning Packs, and Brass Juice showed that all three produced comparable results after 2 hours and 15 minutes of tumbling. Standard dish soap proved to be the most cost-effective option, with significant cleaning achieved even in the first 15 minutes.

How long should I wet tumble brass for effective cleaning?

Significant cleaning of brass cases can be achieved within the first 15 minutes of wet tumbling, even without specialized media. While longer tumbling times up to 2 hours and 15 minutes were tested, the improvement in case cleanliness was minimal after the initial 15-minute period.

Is Brass Juice worth the cost for cleaning reloading brass?

Based on a comparative test, Brass Juice is significantly more expensive per load than standard dish soap and did not demonstrate a proportional increase in cleaning performance. The instructor found that simple dish soap provided comparable results at a fraction of the cost.

What is the most cost-effective way to wet tumble brass?

Using standard dish soap with lemon shine is the most cost-effective method for wet tumbling brass, costing approximately $0.20 per load. Frankfort Arsenal packs cost around $1.00 per load, and Brass Juice is about $2.71 per load.

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