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Postby BuckKlier on Sun Oct 26, 2025 8:31 am

What Media works the best, Walnut shell or corn cob? At one time I was told about something from a pet store, what would that be?
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Re: Case polishing

Postby xd ED on Sun Oct 26, 2025 9:07 am

BuckKlier wrote:What Media works the best, Walnut shell or corn cob? At one time I was told about something from a pet store, what would that be?


Without commenting on what works best, what you’re referring to is likely Lizard Bedding, which I believe to be finely ground walnut shells.
Once upon a time, I went shopping for some. The stuff I found was too course, in my estimation, so I passed on it, and continued to use corn cob treated with polish.

FWIW;
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With dirty rifle, and pistol brass, I decap , and use SS pins in a tumbler.
My rifle brass that never hits the ground gets a wipe down outside, and a gentle brushing inside.
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Re: Case polishing

Postby ex-LT on Sun Oct 26, 2025 6:16 pm

xd ED wrote:
BuckKlier wrote:What Media works the best, Walnut shell or corn cob? At one time I was told about something from a pet store, what would that be?



Now,
... I decap , and use SS pins in a tumbler.

Ditto. I wet tumble everything. Water, car wash detergent, a scoop of Lemishine, and stainless steel pins. Brass comes out looking like new, and you never have to replace your tumbling media. The only drawback is the drying time.
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Re: Case polishing

Postby ex-LT on Sun Oct 26, 2025 6:17 pm

xd ED wrote:
BuckKlier wrote:What Media works the best, Walnut shell or corn cob? At one time I was told about something from a pet store, what would that be?



Now,
... I decap , and use SS pins in a tumbler.

Ditto. I wet tumble everything. Water, car wash detergent, a scoop of Lemishine, and stainless steel pins. Brass comes out looking like new, and you never have to replace your tumbling media. The only drawback is the drying time.
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