Scratch wrote:I use a plastic media separator that looks just like this one except blue:
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/176956/rcbs-rotary-case-and-media-separator?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Reloading+-+Metallic+Reloading+Equipment+(Not+Presses)&utm_content=176956&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Reloading+-+Metallic+Reloading+Equipment+(Not+Presses)-_-RCBS-_-176956&gclid=Cj0KCQjwquTbBRCSARIsADzW88wVEB_PV_VzqPc8M7a5yZJ-0z-pG7o2cb3qm2_ljgG99OT8eAF4IscaAoEaEALw_wcB
I cant remember who makes it, but it looks and works just like the one above. I do it right next to my kitchen sink. I do not do it in a bucket, but I could see if you had multiple buckets where it might work.
Scratch wrote:I use a plastic media separator that looks just like this one except blue:
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/176956/rcbs-rotary-case-and-media-separator?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Reloading+-+Metallic+Reloading+Equipment+(Not+Presses)&utm_content=176956&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Reloading+-+Metallic+Reloading+Equipment+(Not+Presses)-_-RCBS-_-176956&gclid=Cj0KCQjwquTbBRCSARIsADzW88wVEB_PV_VzqPc8M7a5yZJ-0z-pG7o2cb3qm2_ljgG99OT8eAF4IscaAoEaEALw_wcB
I cant remember who makes it, but it looks and works just like the one above. I do it right next to my kitchen sink. I do not do it in a bucket, but I could see if you had multiple buckets where it might work.
Bearcatrp wrote:Have been looking at wire mesh collender that will fit just enough in a 5 gallon pale. Found a big one at bed bath and beyond but haven’t checked it out. Came up on a google search. I like using the pins so will keep looking for something.
Ghost wrote:Bearcatrp wrote:Have been looking at wire mesh collender that will fit just enough in a 5 gallon pale. Found a big one at bed bath and beyond but haven’t checked it out. Came up on a google search. I like using the pins so will keep looking for something.
Seriously just get the RCBS mentioned above.
Bergie wrote:I'm new to reloading, so after trying to clean a bunch of brass in a standard corn cob media -and not being satisfied with the results- I decided to go with a tumbler/pin/lemi solution. But here's my question- Is a standard tumbler the best separator for the brass after it's been tumbled in the solution? Seems like it'd be kind of a mess, but maybe no more than a regular separator(?). The second part would then be- Any thoughts on a 'best' separator?
BigDog58 wrote:Wet tumbling without the pins will get the outsides of the cases clean. About the same as dry tumbling in Corn Cob or Walnut Shells. It will NOT, get the insides of the cases clean, nor the primer pockets.
andrewP wrote:BigDog58 wrote:Wet tumbling without the pins will get the outsides of the cases clean. About the same as dry tumbling in Corn Cob or Walnut Shells. It will NOT, get the insides of the cases clean, nor the primer pockets.
Depending on what your application is, that may or may not matter. Precision rifle where you're trying to get 1/4 MOA results at 1000 yards? sure, get everything sparkly. Straight-wall pistol cases for action sports? Probably not worth the extra effort. Something somewhere in between those extremes? I think it would make sense to test it both ways and see if the results vary enough to indicate a difference.
One question for those who wet tumble: how do you dispose of the lead-contaminated water? Presumably it's considered to be hazardous waste, right?
andrewP wrote:BigDog58 wrote:Wet tumbling without the pins will get the outsides of the cases clean. About the same as dry tumbling in Corn Cob or Walnut Shells. It will NOT, get the insides of the cases clean, nor the primer pockets.
Depending on what your application is, that may or may not matter. Precision rifle where you're trying to get 1/4 MOA results at 1000 yards? sure, get everything sparkly. Straight-wall pistol cases for action sports? Probably not worth the extra effort. Something somewhere in between those extremes? I think it would make sense to test it both ways and see if the results vary enough to indicate a difference.
One question for those who wet tumble: how do you dispose of the lead-contaminated water? Presumably it's considered to be hazardous waste, right?
Holland&Holland wrote:andrewP wrote:BigDog58 wrote:Wet tumbling without the pins will get the outsides of the cases clean. About the same as dry tumbling in Corn Cob or Walnut Shells. It will NOT, get the insides of the cases clean, nor the primer pockets.
Depending on what your application is, that may or may not matter. Precision rifle where you're trying to get 1/4 MOA results at 1000 yards? sure, get everything sparkly. Straight-wall pistol cases for action sports? Probably not worth the extra effort. Something somewhere in between those extremes? I think it would make sense to test it both ways and see if the results vary enough to indicate a difference.
One question for those who wet tumble: how do you dispose of the lead-contaminated water? Presumably it's considered to be hazardous waste, right?
Same way you get rid of your lead based paints, sell them to China.
Scratch wrote:Assuming you're using FMJ's, how much lead is actually in there? No lead should actually be touching the case ever. Only the copper jacket. I don't worry about the water, but what do I know...
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