40S&W Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm presently using a Lyman Turbo 2200 Tumbler & Lyman Turbo Tumbler Media, and I don't get close to factory brass shine no matter how long I tumble. What do you suggest to get close to factory shine on the brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natgas Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I have a Hornady tumbler and use walnut plus Dillon polish; they come out very shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I use ferret bedding and a couple times a year add Lyman turbo activator. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I use crushed walnut with a cap-full of Nu-finish polish on my Dillon CV750 tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm presently using a Lyman Turbo 2200 Tumbler & Lyman Turbo Tumbler Media, and I don't get close to factory brass shine no matter how long I tumble. What do you suggest to get close to factory shine on the brass. Try Nu-finish polish...about 7 bucks a bottle from pepboys. If it doesn't give you the shine you want, you can always use it on your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I use untreated walnut shell for a preliminary cleaning to get the heavy carbon and gunk off then go to corn cob media with Dillon polish for the final shine. Depending on how shiney you want the brass determines lenght of time in the cob media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Is shiny brass more accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Nothing gets them cleaner or shinier than Stainless Steel media. Well, almost nothing anyway. Edited July 16, 2011 by The_Vigilante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) I hand polish each and every one, first with a Dremel with a felt tip, then with a soft terry cloth towel, and finally with a jewelers cloth. Then I buff them on a wheel made from the smallest feathers from a duck's belly.... Who are you wanting to impress with shiny brass? If you are that worried about shiny brass, buy and use new brass each time you load... It doesn't even have to be tumbled for it to work..... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=127264&view=findpost&p=1443048&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=125489&view=findpost&p=1425252&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19211&view=findpost&p=1410454&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=114034&view=findpost&p=1403931&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19558&view=findpost&p=1393523&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=121477&view=findpost&p=1373379&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=120958&view=findpost&p=1369278&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=112779&view=findpost&p=1362972&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=116570&view=findpost&p=1327550&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=116682&view=findpost&p=1325231&hl=cleaning+brass&fromsearch=1 Edited July 16, 2011 by GrumpyOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm presently using a Lyman Turbo 2200 Tumbler & Lyman Turbo Tumbler Media, and I don't get close to factory brass shine no matter how long I tumble. What do you suggest to get close to factory shine on the brass. I use walnut untreated to get the brass clean. At least 2 hours. Then corn cob with diluted nu finish for another 2 hours. Change the media fairly often if you are doing alot of brass. I keep a little cup of fresh walnut on the bench to remind me how sharp the edges are supposed to feel. When the old stuff gets dull it takes much longer to clean. Then I change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I vote clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyM Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Corn Cob Media and 5-6 cap fulls of A-OK for 1 hour works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anachronism Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I like shiny brass too! I use lizard littler & Nu-finish, but add a little more polish before each session so it dampens the brass slightly. I get the shiniest brass from my elderly Lyman 600, my 1200 Lyman doesn't seem to have enough horsepower to clean brass in a reasonable amount of time. The 1200 gets brass clean in a couple of hours, but the high polish just isn't there, no matter what media I use. I need to look for a bigger motor for it, maybe that'll help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Is shiny brass more accurate? I've noticed that with my STI 2011 I shoot more A's with shiny brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I hand polish each and every one, first with a Dremel with a felt tip, then with a soft terry cloth towel, and finally with a jewelers cloth. Then I buff them on a wheel made from the smallest feathers from a duck's belly.... Who are you wanting to impress with shiny brass? If you are that worried about shiny brass, buy and use new brass each time you load... I'm curious why you feel its more important to express your condescension rather than simply answer the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I hand polish each and every one, first with a Dremel with a felt tip, then with a soft terry cloth towel, and finally with a jewelers cloth. Then I buff them on a wheel made from the smallest feathers from a duck's belly.... Who are you wanting to impress with shiny brass? If you are that worried about shiny brass, buy and use new brass each time you load... I'm curious why you feel its more important to express your condescension rather than simply answer the question? GrumpyOne likes to spice up some posts with a little humor, takes a bit to get use to. I have the same tumbler, use treadted corn media and a little polish and get excellent results, nice shiny brass that is every bit as bedazzling as factory brass. I do use old dryer sheets to pull the dirt out of the corn, if it gets a lot of dirt in it the brass will come out with a thin film on it no matter how long you tumble it. I pour a 3# coffee can full of brass in and let it run for 4 hours, if I put half a can in only 2 hours and for light loads 1 hour. I run about 20-30k a year and change the media about once a year. Now if I could just shoot a little faster, life would be good. I like a little humor as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 shooter Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I use walnut if the cases are really grungy. Most of the time I use corncob, and I like the 12/20 grade. I have used a variety of things to add to the media, but have settled on NuFinish car polish, and lately have taken to diluting it with 91% isopropyl alcohol (50/50) and run it through a Dillon tumbler. Dillon, Midway, and others make additives for the media. I also add a dryer sheet to the mix as that does help keep the dust down and keep the bowl clean. When you run brass for several hours and brass simply is not getting clean enough, it's usually time to chuck it and get some more. And I like my practice or match ammo to look as good as factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Effects Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 This is the absolute best if you are wanting perfect brass: Stainless Tumbling Media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40S&W Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks for you comments & assistance. IMHO good shiny and clean brass chambers a little easier & feeds a little better from the mags. Maybe its just me but I also clean my guns after every shoot. I also shoot my carry gun at least twice or three times a month and give it a good cleaning & lube afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anachronism Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Shiny brass seems to put the finishing touch on my reloading, and really appeals to my inner pimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark3d Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 +1 stainless steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm curious why you feel its more important to express your condescension rather than simply answer the question? 'Cause its really funny thats why....lighten up Francis! I shoot nickel plated brasss and I wash it in really hot water with Lemi Shine. They shinel like chrome and they are easier to find at the range... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I hand polish each and every one, first with a Dremel with a felt tip, then with a soft terry cloth towel, and finally with a jewelers cloth. Then I buff them on a wheel made from the smallest feathers from a duck's belly.... Who are you wanting to impress with shiny brass? If you are that worried about shiny brass, buy and use new brass each time you load... I'm curious why you feel its more important to express your condescension rather than simply answer the question? To each their own..... In the end, spending or doing anything more than what is necessary to clean your brass is just a waste of time and effort, effort that could be put to better use by practicing or just loading more ammo. Besides, if you click on the links I posted, all of this has been washed over again and again. All that is really necessary to do to your brass is to clean the dirt from it. It does make it easier to load if you clean it lightly, but its not necessary. As for the question, I load mine in the tumbler with lizard litter and let it rip for an hour or two while i'm doing something else. That is all I do to my brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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