Barkeep Casey Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I'm like others in that my brass tarnishes the next day. Does the Armor All solution prevent that? To the OP yes, I clean mine in a Frankfort Arsenal tumbler with stainless steel pins after every match. I rinse thoroughly and use a Dillon Case separator to remove pins. I spread brass out on clean towels to dry. After all is clean and dry I run each case mouth over an old pair of sweat pants to check for cracks. Then it's back into the bin to away reloading. The Armor All has a car wax additive that seems to help the shells from tarnishing, and in my opinion works a little like case lube when loading. The only way to keep your shells from dulling though is to thoroughly dry them. I stick my empties primer side up in a loading rack after cleaning for about 24 hours, but some other guys I know put them in dehydrator's etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just so much extra work to make the brass extra shiny. What's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just so much extra work to make the brass extra shiny. What's the point? Some folks want others to think they only shoot new brass! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 The Armor All has a car wax additive that seems to help the shells from tarnishing, and in my opinion works a little like case lube when loading. The only way to keep your shells from dulling though is to thoroughly dry them. I stick my empties primer side up in a loading rack after cleaning for about 24 hours, but some other guys I know put them in dehydrator's etc. The tiny little bit of lemi-shine that some of us use prevents it. 1/8tsp is all it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just so much extra work to make the brass extra shiny. What's the point? pride in workmanship same reason I wash my truck - and that takes more time AND money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 pride in workmanship same reason I wash my truck - and that takes more time AND money. So you are saying that since my brass is stained I have no pride in the workmanship of my ammo? And I never wash my car. I let the rain do that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just so much extra work to make the brass extra shiny. What's the point? I like shiny. If you've ever seen me with my hat off you'd understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 So you are saying that since my brass is stained I have no pride in the workmanship of my ammo? And I never wash my car. I let the rain do that for me. Nope, not saying that at all. Just saying my pride in workmanship dictates that I clean my brass. I won't run dirty brass through my firearms any more than I will run it through my loading dies. But that's just me. I don't judge anyone else for doing anything different. Does make me right, doesn't make you wrong. just makes us different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliefoxEsquire Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Howdy, So there are 18 Lemi-Shine products http://lemishine.com/all_products/ so which one do you all use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I won't run dirty brass through my firearms any more than I will run it through my loading dies. I think the confusion here is between dirty brass and stained brass. My brass is not dirty, it is just stained. After rinsing away all the soot (and grit) I let it dry, then tumble it for a few hours in lizzard litter. If you look closely at my photo you will see my brass is actually highly polished and it is reflecting light. It is not dirty, it is just stained. Been doing this for a long time, stained brass will not hurt reloading dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Do you tumble your brass each and every time you use it? Irregardless if it is BP or smokeless. I do. Yes, always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 To the original question, yes I tumble after each shoot. Not all at once, mind you.....pour them in a 5 gallon bucket, wait way to long to inspect them, then put them in the tumbler. I like nice, shiney brass but sometimes it is stained, don't know why, So long as it's clean....who cares? For the record, some brass is outright ancient and some is newer...I don't care how many "cycles" are on the brass. That's why it gets a GOOD inspection before it ever goes into the tumbler. CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid McC Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Here's what I use: Rebel 17 Extreme Tumbler 17lb max. capacity 3lb media 6lb brass MAX - Usually only put in about 4lb 8lb water (1gal) fill to approx. 1" from top of drum 1 tbl spoon of dawn 1/4 teaspoon of lemi-shine Thanks CodyMaverick, what is the 3lb media? you adding a dry media in with the dawn and lemi-shine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Howdy, So there are 18 Lemi-Shine products http://lemishine.com/all_products/ so which one do you all use? this one http://lemishine.com/products/detergent_booster/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I think the confusion here is between dirty brass and stained brass. My brass is not dirty, it is just stained. After rinsing away all the soot (and grit) I let it dry, then tumble it for a few hours in lizzard litter. If you look closely at my photo you will see my brass is actually highly polished and it is reflecting light. It is not dirty, it is just stained. Been doing this for a long time, stained brass will not hurt reloading dies. Yep, there's a difference for sure. I've got a few pieces of brass that are very dark, still clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyMaverick Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Here's what I use: Rebel 17 Extreme Tumbler 17lb max. capacity 3lb media 6lb brass MAX - Usually only put in about 4lb 8lb water (1gal) fill to approx. 1" from top of drum 1 tbl spoon of dawn 1/4 teaspoon of lemi-shine Thanks CodyMaverick, what is the 3lb media? you adding a dry media in with the dawn and lemi-shine? The pins are the media in this case. 3lbs as opposed to 5lb. It is usually sold in 5lb bags and when I've seen instructions for cleaning brass this way, they say to use 5lbs but I found that 3lbs does just as well and I can add 2 extra pounds of brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 So you are saying that since my brass is stained I have no pride in the workmanship of my ammo? And I never wash my car. I let the rain do that for me. what the reason behind washing a truck that's why you get a truck. Every two or three years I might let a car wash wash it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconBlues Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Some people have mentioned just soaking them in a special solution. How about that? Can I get away with just soaking them, or do I need to buy two more pieces of equipment? I'll be reloading 38/357/9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Some people have mentioned just soaking them in a special solution. How about that? Can I get away with just soaking them, or do I need to buy two more pieces of equipment? I'll be reloading 38/357/9. If youre going wet, you'll need some method of creating agitatation. might as well do it right from the get go. the soaking you are referring to is for blackpowder to keep the residue from turning rock hard. it's not as much a problem with smokeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 1,500 miles back from WR supplied said Agitation ... Soaking and bouncing around in my camper on the back of my Municipal District Mud Colored Truck, that get`s washed when there is blood that needs washing out ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyMaverick Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just so much extra work to make the brass extra shiny. What's the point? That is the point! Some of us like bright shiny objects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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