Zzapp Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I just gave the Frankford Arsenal corn cob media a try and really like it. It is smaller and works well on .223. Doesn't take as long as larger corn cob media. I also noticed on 9mm it cleaned the inside of the case fairly well too. Got it from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I find 20/40 grit corn to be perfect for deprimed cases. Granger is my source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I find 20/40 grit corn to be perfect for deprimed cases. Granger is my source. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 http://www.zoro.com/i/G2165387/ Free shipping on orders of 50 bucks or more, so add $21 of stuff (tools, files, etc.) to your order and get it delivered for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I've used both and like the Fine Grade walnut hull from Harbor Freight. It is small enough that it never sticks in the primer area and I think it cleans a little better. I use it with Nu-Finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I've used both and like the Fine Grade walnut hull from Harbor Freight. It is small enough that it never sticks in the primer area and I think it cleans a little better. I use it with Nu-Finish. This is what I've been using for awhile. It cleans really well, even nasty range brass that has been outside for along time...however it doesn't seem to polish at all. It's very very dull looking...but extremely clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 How much Nu-Finish do you use ??? I pour a ring about a 1/4" wide clear around the tumbler each time I replace the walnut hull and then run it empty for an hour or so. Cleans very well and really polishes the cases with running them about 3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 How much Nu-Finish do you use ??? I pour a ring about a 1/4" wide clear around the tumbler each time I replace the walnut hull and then run it empty for an hour or so. Cleans very well and really polishes the cases with running them about 3 hours. Interesting. I've tried NF and several other brands of polish and, while it cleans really well, it never polishes for me and I end up with dusty cases. Using corn cob all I need is a capful and the cases clean and polished. One day maybe I'll give it another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I use 50/50 crushed walnut and Zoro's corncob media with a splash of Nu Finish and my cases come out looking shinier than new and very clean. Nu Finish works great for me. I usually run cases for several hours and I have never seen any dust using the NF and 50/50 combo. You need to make sure you get enough NF in the tumbler to liberally get into the media and run it long enough for it to polish. I have tried everything and this is absolutely the best combo I have tried for bright shiny clean cases. I'm with Steve on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyD Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Steve I use 2 cap fulls of Nufinish when I replace the walnut and run it for an hour so it gets all the clumps out. I might try a mix of corncob and walnut here soon if I can get some locally. The only bag I saw on last trip had huge granuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Try 4 or 5 caps full next time and see if you notice a difference. Post your results as I think a lot of Nu-Finish users would benefit with using more rather than less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 The 1/4" wide strip around the top of the media is a good start and then let the tumbler run with just media for a while. It doesn't hurt to add a little extra a second time on new media. Once you get enough of it worked into the media you won't see any dust on your cases. I have found using NF that the media seems to last a very long time before it turns dark unlike some of the other additives NF does not turn color as it polishes. When you can tell that a dry cleaned case sizes easier you have enough in the media, NF works pretty good as a case lube when you get the mixture right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leath4m Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Ok, so how often do you add the polish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Once you get it worked into the media I put a small amount in about every other time. When the cases come out looking better than new you will know you have enough. You will need to experiment with you particular set up to suit your expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leath4m Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks guys, this really works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leath4m Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Sorry, double tap Edited March 30, 2015 by leath4m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I cut my NuFinish with Mineral Spirits as i always thought it would distribute better being a thinner mixture. But , I may start just using straight NF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Atlanta Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 About out of my old bottle of Flitz, so I'm interested in this NuFish stuff. Does it provide enough residual lubrication for easy resizing with carbide? I've been using a little spritz of Hornady one shot and wouldn't mind eliminating that step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leath4m Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 It sure does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Atlanta Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 It sure does. Do you remove it before using the ammo or just shoot as is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Atlanta Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks guys, I'll give it a try. Thats another thing I can add to my old codger " why, I" repertoire. You know, "You don't need that fancy expensive stuff, why, I use (fill in the blank)": car polish to clean and lube my cases motor oil to lube my gun floor wax to lube my bullets stair tread tape on my grip reflective tape on my sights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Your walker will arrive shortly !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 ^^^^^ Don't forget to add the tennis balls to the feet. Makes moving through the course of fire a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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