roklock Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Hello, After reloading I throw my rounds into my tumbler with corncob media. It runs for about 15-20 minutes, when they come out the nose of the bullet is full of the media. So, do I worry about it? Mix something in media to prevent this? Other options? Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Stop tumbling loaded hollow point ammunition. Or even any loaded ammunition for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Buy a large size media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 1 hour ago, roklock said: Hello, After reloading I throw my rounds into my tumbler with corncob media. It runs for about 15-20 minutes, when they come out the nose of the bullet is full of the media. So, do I worry about it? Mix something in media to prevent this? Other options? Thanks, Steve how do you seperate the rounds and media? i dump mine into my dillion media separator just like i would empty brass and turn a few times and its all good. Also put a few dryer sheets into it help with the static cling that might be holding the media in the HP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roklock Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 how do you seperate the rounds and media? i dump mine into my dillion media separator just like i would empty brass and turn a few times and its all good. Also put a few dryer sheets into it help with the static cling that might be holding the media in the HP I'll try the dryer sheets...I dump out into something similar to separate the media from rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 3 hours ago, twodownzero said: Stop tumbling loaded hollow point ammunition. Or even any loaded ammunition for that matter. Its fine so long as you don't do it for hours upon hours. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roklock Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Buy a large size mediaThat's not a bad idea, not sure how to identify the size i got... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Or use walnut media, it's smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 The smallest corn cob media that Grainger offers doesnt stick for me. Flows right through flash holes also.Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 That is the reason I went to Montana Gold 121 gr bullets, no hollow point. I can tell you from experience that you up can try different size media but there will still be some stuck in the hollow point and yes you need to remove it because if you don't it will end up inside the slide and cause malfunctions. Not all the time but more than likely at a big match. Your results may vary.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKJD Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 53 minutes ago, Don_B said: That is the reason I went to Montana Gold 121 gr bullets, no hollow point. I can tell you from experience that you up can try different size media but there will still be some stuck in the hollow point and yes you need to remove it because if you don't it will end up inside the slide and cause malfunctions. Not all the time but more than likely at a big match. Your results may vary.......... Or inside your magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpony Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've had corn cob stuck inside the groove in the trigger (Glock) locking the safety down. Nothing against Glock or those type safeties but that could potentially be a bad thing. Will not prevent the gun from working though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 On 5/6/2017 at 5:46 PM, Alaskapopo said: Its fine so long as you don't do it for hours upon hours. Pat I don't disagree, but I don't tumble hollowpoint bullets at all when loaded. My FMJs I do sometimes tumble loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Use crushed walnut media to tumble loaded ammo in, if you absolutely must waste time tumbling the finished product for some reason. Its closer to sand than corncob-sized, and far too small to catch in there. Buy it as lizard bedding at the pet store. Edited June 2, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I think guys must be using the cheap stuff from Wally World? The corn cob I use is finer than my walnut which means it's something like 12/40 or 20/40 whatever those numbers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) rok, are you trying to remove case lube? If not, why are you tumbling loaded rounds? My method is tumble in walnut with mineral oil, then in corn with NuFinish car polish. Comes out shiny and slippery enough to run thru the dies without any case lube. Edited June 2, 2017 by 9x45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roklock Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thanks for the replies, I ended up buying the super small stuff from Grainger and the problem has gone away. Not sure what the problem is with tumbling loaded rounds but it is to remove the lube. 15-20 minutes and all is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Sarge said: I think guys must be using the cheap stuff from Wally World? The corn cob I use is finer than my walnut which means it's something like 12/40 or 20/40 whatever those numbers are. I don't get it either. I've used 2 or 3 kinds of corn and walnut, the walnut has always been bigger. Love the stuff from Grainger so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfieldshooter Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I can't see the reason for tumbling loaded rounds. If you need to tumble to remove case lube, you are using too much lube. Always lubed, never tumbled and never had problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 6 hours ago, goldfieldshooter said: I can't see the reason for tumbling loaded rounds. If you need to tumble to remove case lube, you are using too much lube. Always lubed, never tumbled and never had problems. Sure, not really a problem to leave it on. But if you leave it on it can attract a lot of gunk especially at a dirty, sandy major match. Even in good conditions my hands were black after loading mags all day. Rounds gunk up case gauges when lube left on. And they tend to turn ugly over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankge Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 us OCD guys like super shiny ammo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 2 hours ago, frankge said: us OCD guys like super shiny ammo! Truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP42 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Lube pistol brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, JimP42 said: Lube pistol brass? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfisher Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 6/12/2017 at 1:39 PM, JimP42 said: Lube pistol brass? Hornady One shot, I currently don't tumble loaded rounds. I think about it, just never do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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