Cleaning case necks without tumbling?

[ChrisBCS]

Is there a good way for this? Most of what I have loaded is just pistol stuff that headspaces on the cartridge rim, so I haven't really felt the need to buy a tumbler. If I want to reuse chamber-formed brass that has roughness on the neck area from carbon deposits, is there a good easy way to clean this up?

 

[clrems77]

Rcbs or Sinclair case neck cleaner brush. Brownells and such has them for roughly $20.

 

[Victor N TN]

Inside, bronze or brass bore brush on a screwdriver handle. Outside, 000 steel wool.

 

[ChrisBCS]

Thank you!

 

[Victor N TN]

You're welcome. I'm glad I could offer help.

 

[blackfoot]

Krazy Cloth for the outside. Steel wool for the inside on a looped jag. I know a guy that uses brake cleaner on the outside for his benchrest rounds but I wouldn't recommend it because of the fumes.

 

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[ShtrRdy]

Inside, bronze or brass bore brush on a screwdriver handle. Outside, 000 steel wool.

This is what I've seen a couple of my benchrest friends do.

 

[Recreational Shooter WA]

Bronze brush works for me.

 

[Victor N TN]

This is what I've seen a couple of my benchrest friends do.

That's where I learned it. I didn't catch on for a year or two. But when I did my groups got smaller.

 

[Expert684]

Bronze brush on a cordless drill.