I have a bunch of bullets I haven't used for a long while and they have a tarnished look to them. What's a good way to remove the tarnish from them?
Removing tarnish on bullets
- Thread starter ShtrRdy
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I've never tried it but I assume using a dry tumbler would polish it off. Is there any reason to just not shoot em tarnished?
I may just load them up with the tarnish. It doesn't seem to effect the dimensions.
I bought about 2K 178gr Amax about 5yrs ago. And to make a long story short, when I started loading for the 308's again, low and behold, the bullets were tarnished just as yours. I simply take a hundred when I'm ready to load and throw in the ol trusty Tumbles Tumbler (Corn Cob & a little Dillion Polish) for a couple of hrs and they come out looking bran new. Doesn't affect the poly tip or anything.
Ketchup or just straight vinegar will take it right off with no scrubbing. Then just rinse and dry.
Just a guess? Are these Hornady's? I have never seen bullets from any other manufacturer when a sealed or taped box is opened, to have tarnish, but sometimes Hornady's will. And, (happily) it don't hurt a damned thing, I wouldn't worry about it. BB
