Another newbie question

[kaboom]

hello all

just splashed out on a dry tumbler first question,

I have read that you can buy larger quantities of walnut shot blasting media a lot cheaper than normal media, is it ok to use ?

second question

can you add a polish to dry media for that extra shine to the brass ?

thanks all

[loiner1965]

hello all

just splashed out on a dry tumbler first question,

I have read that you can buy larger quantities of walnut shot blasting media a lot cheaper than normal media, is it ok to use ?

second question

can you add a polish to dry media for that extra shine to the brass ?

thanks all

reptile media is cheaper lol....you can add a touch of jewellers rouge or auto sol paste if left out to dry.
some even put a tiny bit of brasso but be careful .
personally stainless steel cleaning is better

[kaboom]

its the ammonia in brasso that isn't good for brass ? got some silver polish add a few drops then break the clumps up and tumble as normal ?


thanks

[loiner1965]

its the ammonia in brasso that isn't good for brass ? got some silver polish add a few drops then break the clumps up and tumble as normal ?


thanks

yes ....i used a little years ago and no problems but over doing it tends to turn edges pink.
try silver polish.
to clean media , place in knotted pillowcase and put in washer then tumble dry.....make sure it is secure.
after awhile it will go dusty.....put a tumble dryer anti static sheet torn into strips in

[kaboom]

don't think the other half will be to pleased just had a new washer lol just the best things to tumble with or add to the media

[sirmissalot]

yes ....i used a little years ago and no problems but over doing it tends to turn edges pink.
try silver polish.
to clean media , place in knotted pillowcase and put in washer then tumble dry.....make sure it is secure.
after awhile it will go dusty.....put a tumble dryer anti static sheet torn into strips in

There's that Yorkie again, short arms and deep pockets!!!

[loiner1965]

There's that Yorkie again, short arms and deep pockets!!!

yep but on my mums side i am irish / scottish decent lol

[kaboom]

which is the better powder for .38 specials toss up between hodgdon HP-38 or hodgdon tite group ( 158 lead cast bullet ) going in a rossi lever action


thanks all

[kaboom]

just after an expert opinion this should be ok in a tumbler


evil bay

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was thinking this isn't a bad price and im hoping it wont turn my brass into after eight mint wrapper thickness

[roughshooter]

in bulk will be similar if not the same as 'shooting' related media and cheaper.

If it feels like concrete chippings sell it to Loiner on here :-) He uses all sorts of stuff!

Joking aside it should work fine - the brass doesn't get high speed blasted, just tumbled.

Start by tumbling 20 cases for a couple of hours then check if they're bling enough. Repeat as necessary.
HTH

Col

[kaboom]

cheers

[boff180]

which is the better powder for .38 specials toss up between hodgdon HP-38 or hodgdon tite group ( 158 lead cast bullet ) going in a rossi lever action


thanks all

Neither, Viht N320 or N32C :-)

[mjoseph]

Another vote for N32C here.


Cheers,


Mark.

[severnsider]

which is the better powder for .38 specials toss up between hodgdon HP-38 or hodgdon tite group ( 158 lead cast bullet ) going in a rossi lever action


thanks all

N320/Bullseye/Unique etc....... however, you may find that the 30" twist of the Rossi is better-suited to the 125gr projectiles. At least, that's what I found with mine!

[kaboom]

ended up with hp-38 3.6 gn 158 gn lead cast bullet 35 yards rested open sights ( with glasses on lol ) 1 1/2 inch group which im happy about and no hang ups and feed well but might be tempted to go lighter when these run out