noylj Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 This is what I use: Econoline Blast Media, 40 Lbs, Corn Cob, 20/40 Grit Read Reviews (21) Write a Review $26.93 Free 3 Business Day Shipping I always inspect, sort and deprime prior to cleaning. It doesn't pack in the primer pocket and doesn't get into the flash hole. The coarser corn should be at least as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalaur Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I just got my bag of corn media from this deal. I was using 12 grit walnut media which works great, but its a little dusty, this stuff so far looks pretty good. I've got about a thousand 40's tumbling as we speak with the new corn stuff, seems to be working ok so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Kerr Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I think it is the best deal I have found. Thanks for the thread. regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtLan Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 thanks for the link. I just ordered a bucket of the corn cob media. How do you know when it is time to change the corn cob media? Art L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 When the cases come out covered in powder. Even with a used laundry softener sheet or paper towels, at some point you will see that your corn is bacally black and there is a dusting of powder all over the cases. I don't waste any money or time trying to extend the corn--it is checked and I start over with fresh. Walnut not only gets dusty, but I have had a whole LOT of cases that came out of the big Dillon tumbler with walnut powder packed into the case. Had to hand scrape each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent #1911 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 thanks for the link. placed my order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safezone Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safezone Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 just ordered a bag today!! nice info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Am I correct to guess the 20/40 is smaller than the 14/20? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Am I correct to guess the 20/40 is smaller than the 14/20? Adam Yes, 1000 micron vs 1400 micron. Never have to worry about it sticking in a primer pocket, unless it clumps. Editted to add [unless it clumps] Edited November 20, 2011 by LPatterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Am I correct to guess the 20/40 is smaller than the 14/20? Adam Yes, 1000 micron vs 1400 micron. Never have to worry about it sticking in a primer pocket, unless it clumps. Editted to add [unless it clumps] Thanks, thats what I thought. I wanted to make sure I got the smaller size. The stuff I found locally was way too big. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I am thinking of placing an order but noticed the corn cob I have always used and got from my local shop was 1/8" grade and the two that drillspot offers are the next two sizes smaller. Would this be any issue? What should I expect from the smaller size? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnmccoy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Placing an order tonight! Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLoad Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) So still a little confused on which to order the larger 14/20 or the smaller 20/40 grit? Placing an order once I find out the answer. Thanks Enos Forum Members! Jeff Edited December 19, 2011 by HotLoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I sort, inspect, and deprime prior to case cleaning. All I use is 20/40 corn. Never had any pack in the primer pocket or lodge in the flash hole. Tumbling for 30 minutes will remove any powder in the primer pocket, but not the black ash/stain. Tumbling for longer does not get the cases any "cleaner" or shinier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmyoungjr Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I just recently noticed this thread. I placed an order on 12/26 for 40lbs of the 14/20. It showed up on my doorstep on 12/28. I'd order from here again without hestitation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 just order a bag today!! nice info Came in the next day,,! I've ran 1200 cases thru it 2 weeks ago this it worked really well..today was on my 2nd bowl and change out the media,then dropped my 28 year old Lyman tumbler and snapped the fan motor blade off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superx Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Ordered on Tuesday, delivered on Wednesday. Came from the local Grainer distribution center. Not bad for Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 In terms cleaning ability, is corn cob media better or walnut shell chips? http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lbs-coarse-grade-walnut-shell-blast-media-92150.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 6 of one, half dozen of the other - Walnut hulls are harder and clean more aggressively than corn cob. Walnut cleans cases well and quickly, but may not put the best shine on your brass. Corn cob may take a little longer to clean, but it typically puts a great shine on the brass. It is really just a personal preference. Both work well. A buddy and I split a box of the fine walnut hull from harbor freight, and it works great and doesn't get caught in primer holes. Stuff lasts almost forever, too. I ran out of corn cob which I sometimes use for putting a super shine on cases and was thinking of getting a bag of the 20/40 from drillspot, but dang...am not sure I want 40 pounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the response. I have never used walnut shells myself, just wanted to know what the difference is. Hmmm ... wonder what will happen if you do half and half from both types ... it'll clean faster and also shines? Edited September 9, 2012 by Art Yeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks for the response. I have never used walnut shells myself, just wanted to know what the difference is. Hmmm ... wonder what will happen if you do half and half from both types ... it'll clean faster and also shines? Some people do indeed mix it. It supposedly works OK. For the ultimate in tumbled brass tumble in walnut for two hours then two hours in corn cob. Walnut wears out faster than you may think. I keep a small cupful of new walnut shell on the bench to compare with what I am running through the tumbler. Once the sharp edges are worn off the cleaning ability drops way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 We use walnut hull to clean the crud off, then stainless pin and finish with corncob with Nu-Finish. Spotless and looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Looks like there are two granularity types for the walnut media: coarse and fine. I was wondering if the fine ones can also do the same type of polishing, like the corncob media? Anyone tried the fine walnut media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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