Case Cleaning Media

[TF160 Guy]

I've read good reviews regarding the use of stainless steel media for case cleaning. However, I've only seen this media used in rotary tumblers such as Thumler's.

Can the stainless media be used in vibratory tumblers like RCBS, Dillon, and Thumlers?

Thanks

 

[Ballistic308]

Re: Case Cleaning Media

It might be able to work in the larger models, but the wieght of the media itself along with water is what dampens the motion in vibratory models.

 

[High Binder]

Re: Case Cleaning Media

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TF160 Guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've read good reviews regarding the use of stainless steel media for case cleaning. However, I've only seen this media used in rotary tumblers such as Thumler's.

Can the stainless media be used in vibratory tumblers like RCBS, Dillon, and Thumlers?

Thanks </div></div>

It would eventually work but we're talking days vs. hours for a drum.

 

[redbullitt]

Re: Case Cleaning Media

I'd say it would hurt the life span of the tumbler as well... They do not like lots of weight.

 

[Deadshot2]

Re: Case Cleaning Media

NO. The water is part of the process with the pins. Soap and water are the cleaning agents and the pins are the "scrubbers",

In a vibrator, the pins would merely go to the bottom of the bown and the cases would beat themselves to death. Corncob and walnut shell don't as they are lighter and can create a "current" which causes the media and cases to flow through the bowl.