Cleaning Reloading Brass without a Tumbler

Recipe:
1 Qt of Hot water
1 Cup of vinegar
1 tablespoon of soap
1 tablespoon of salt

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@victorwaddell6530]

How did you deprime the brass when it was dirty ? Did you use a a universal deprimimg die , or puch them out with a pin and mallet on an anvil ? I usually wash or tumble dirty brass with the spent primers in the pocket before running them through a resizing die . I was in the US Navy as a Radar Operator , and one of my side jobs was polishing and maintenance of brass firefighting fittings . I used military grade Cool Aid to clean brass and bronze . The active ingredient was ascorbic acid .

[@ModernMountainMan]

I have a Franklin depriming tool that I use

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@ModernMountainMan Okay , Thanks .

[@ModernMountainMan]

Your welcome

[@ShenanigansWithTommy]

I caught myself yelling through the screen to catch the brass before it went down the drain.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Don't worry there is a strainer two inches down the drain and i was able to retrieve them :) No brass left behind!

[@jwg335]

I was also clenching butt cheeks about that

[@ModernMountainMan]

I am about to make a new video with another cleaning recipe and a rinsing process that will be less stressful too y’all 😉

[@bobbydoll3476]

@@ModernMountainMan thats funny

[@cathat227]

@@ModernMountainMan hey is my brass safe to shoot it changed color I had the heat up to high it looks copper colored on some and others look multicolored

[@stephenrichards3557]

Thank you for this video. I'm new at reloading and watched about 10 other brass cleaning videos to find consistency and what resonates the most. I found your video to be the best one. No B.S. - Straight to the point - and keep within budget. Keep up the good work.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Glad I could be of help!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@alttude5977]

Clean out the trap and you'll probably find another dozen rounds or so.

[@bobbydoll3476]

lol i seen that to

[@ModernMountainMan]

Don’t worry fellas, there’s a drain strainers about 2” down that caught’em all. No brass left behind.

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@stclair49]

Cheap plastic colander from the Dollar Store. $1.25

[@michelebarile6218]

I love to use simple kitchen items, when possible. No need to waste money for expensive products. Thank you so much.

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@tonymoore7939]

Couldn't help myself from laughing. I have been using that technique for about a year, but I also use the ice cream bucket from Kroger. Too funny. Good technique.

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@johnclatty1603]

Loves this dudes honesty 😂

[@ModernMountainMan]

😂 thanks

[@jungleno.]

A vibratory Tumbler only cost about $60 at Harbor freight. Use lizard litter from Petsmart instead of buying the expensive stuff from reloading supply companies. Make a mixture of 50/50 mineral spirits/New Finish car polish. Add a few squirts to your Tumbler just before tumbling your brass. After about two hours the brass will come out clean and shiny. Tear off a few 2 inch square pieces from a USED dryer sheet and throw them into the Tumbler with your brass. They will pick up a lot of tumbler dust and prolong the life of the tumbling media.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Very cool

[@victorwaddell6530]

Nu Finish in the tumbling media works like a charm . The cases come out slicker than owl shit .

[@teiwaztim1482]

did my first batch of cleaning today. already deprimed. got my bench set up a few days ago. it looks amazing n im so proud. thanx for the video again!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@watUlookinat500]

Glad I found this, really didn't wanna drop another $200 for more reloading gear

[@ModernMountainMan]

It’s always wise to start basic and work your way up. Especially if you are trying to justify your reloading hobby as saving money 💰 😉

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@GymLifeMotivationalAdvice]

Holy crap man, tried this on some super old brass and surprisingly it worked! It removed all the tarnish and rust on 30 yo 7.62x39 rounds! Thanks

[@ModernMountainMan]

Amazing

[@nestorrivera6557]

Great video really helped because I’m a new reloader!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@docgalt2801]

I found your video in my feed. I’m just getting into reloading. I appreciate your advice on cleaning brass. I just ordered a Lee Classic Loader for .45ACP. It will be here in about a week. I can’t wait! Thanks again!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Stay tuned I am about to make a video about the formula I use now

[@docgalt2801]

@@ModernMountainMan Thank you Sir!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@dr.kangaroo3142]

More time consuming but being a new reloader and on a limited budget allowed me to get reloading months sooner and put more money towards other more important things. Thank you.

[@ModernMountainMan]

No problem. Btw stay tuned because I am about to upload another video with a simpler recipe soon!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@a68dart340]

I do this too but I set the bucket on the washing machine for a 30 min cycles, laundry gets done same time and the vibrations clean the brass.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Not a bad idea

[@snakethepeg7828]

Great idea

[@sloopofwar639]

I'd do that but we have a fancy washer that dont shake. Awesome idea though

[@a68dart340]

@@sloopofwar639 My washer was great when I bought it 35 years ago,,, it won't die so I use it.

[@wemcal]

Great video and brass looks great

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks

[@mitchcoughlin8335]

Thank you very much for posting this, I'm new to reloading and am living in an apartment so I dont have room for a tumbler. It works great!

[@ModernMountainMan]

I am glad it helped

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@jessiecanady5286]

1st video I've seen of yours and loved the video. You answered my refresher questions and taught me a thing or two. Thank you

[@ModernMountainMan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@jamiesloan5902]

Awesome advice, bro. My dad just bought me a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit, for Christmas. It comes with pretty much everything except a tumbler, dies, and shell holders. I'll use this method to clean my brass. Thanks.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Sounds like you had a Merry Christmas!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@ModernMountainMan]

Don't worry... about 2 1/2" down there is a strainer that caught the brass. No brass left behind!

[@geeder9086]

Good thing -- I was about to say "oops -- there goes a couple"

[@johngrinnell]

Great video!! Extremely helpful for me after I shoot and use the shell castings to make paracord bracelets

[@ModernMountainMan]

Awesome! I am planning a new video on the recipe I am using now, so please subscribe and catch my new formula 😊

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Great simple effective way to clean brass- great video

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@basketcas3717]

Good information. I was just going to get a harbor freight rock tumbler and some stainless media! But this definitely seems like a cost effective way to go!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yeah tumblers are a great long term solution, but if your cash is limited, this is a great way to get in the game

[@phild8095]

I use a jelly jar, 2 pounds of steel pins, up to 50 223, or 100 9mm all in the jar, hot water, 1 cc of citric acid powder, 3 cc of liquid laundry soap. Close the jar tight. Shake for a minute, let sit for a minute. Repeat until you can see nice clean primer pockets. Sometimes as little as 20 minutes, never as long as an hour. Strain through a bandana in a colander. Shake the pins out of the cases into the cloth in the colander. Rinse the brass well. Put the pins back in the jelly jar. Throw the wet brass onto a towel on top of the cloths drier and let it sit there for a few loads. But I'm not in a rush, this is just something to do in my spare time.

[@jamespugh]

Very cool way to do it. Just got into reloading. I clean some brass up twice . Used a m&m bucket from Costcos. Toss in some hot water in clear soap for dish toss in some la simply awsome and shock . Rise with water and dry them on rag size with my lee case gauge and cutter and calipers then re washed them .

[@ModernMountainMan]

My kids love helping me with reloading

[@danblumel]

In a hot dry summer climate like Utah, just dry the brass outdoors in the sun, no need for the oven.

[@porfiriolopez3155]

Great video my friend. Very useful advice and keep up the good work.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks 🙏

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@Warthog71]

I just picked up about 75lbs of Range brass. Still don’t have a tumbler so I’m going to try this. Great info! Thx bud!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Try it in a small amount first and work your way up to more until you find your sweet spot for how much you can reasonably process at a time. I once bit off more than I could chew and I ended up leaving the solution on the brass for too long.

[@Warthog71]

Modern Mountain Man will do. Looks like you’ve got about a pound to 2lbs there. Is there a weight to ingredients formula? I’m at it right now. I separated the cleanest from the most tarnished. I’m only gonna try about a pound or two for both. However if you know the ratio, I’ll use that

[@ModernMountainMan]

Warthog 71 I just keep using the same fluid over and over until it gets super nasty.

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@lonewolf286]

I've been reloading shells everything from a 38 all the way up to 444 Marlin and I've always used one of them little cheap. Lee classics, if you don't load a lot of brass, those lead classics are just fine and easy to use

[@ModernMountainMan]

I am still using it too!

[@aurteekay6339]

Bro this is what I’ve always thought like why not just use dish soap and and hot water or something like that. I figured people didn’t do it because it made the rounds dangerous but I guess this is proof right here that you can do it and that’s not the case so that’s awesome I’m gonna start doing this for sure. I only press 45 colt and I only do it for personal use at most 100 rounds at a time so this is perfect for me. Just reloading on a budget

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@katafrakt33]

Thank you! I think you've just saved a lot of my money and time!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@chriskemper7627]

Just did this. Worked great. Thanks 😊

[@ModernMountainMan]

Awesome

[@duxrusso]

Thanks for the tip, time and making of the video God bless you back brother, Best regards 🍻😷👍

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks for watching!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@wisecitizenry2844]

Great video man! Keep it up

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@coffeemaninsanity8596]

Love the video bud thanks for making it

[@ModernMountainMan]

Your welcome

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@Interp66]

Great video my friend!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks!

[@anthonyvalenzuela4699]

That flash hole transition: nice

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks!

[@marshaldavout3421]

Man that's an awesome process. I may do this instead of the tumbler

[@ModernMountainMan]

The key is to not allow it to sit in the solution to long

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@jonathanpascual5353]

Thank you for the info! Some guy told me “Hey, it’s only $120 or so for a quality tumbler, media and separator”. Seriously? Sums of money can mean _very differently_ from person to person. Well, if $120 is so meager, they should have no problem whatsoever buying that equipment for me. Not saying there’s anything wrong with tumblers, do whatever you like with _your_ money but some people don’t understand how long it may take others to save up for quality equipment.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yeah saving up can be a good goal, but in the meantime, get it done on the cheap

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@tone569]

I am so glad i learned reloading

[@ModernMountainMan]

Me too!

[@coffeemaninsanity8596]

Great tip man

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@donniebrite9170]

I am not sure where I told him that category but I bought the 50th Anniversary Lee Reloading Kit and it came with a lot of cool ass stuff but I don't know if it's like you know I'm sure it's not top grade but it's definitely a step up from not having nothing LOL

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@squrilebrain]

after the dirty water has been dumped out just put the plug in the sink to rinse off the brass. save on your water bill if you are not on well water.

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@quickhandluke.387]

Thank you this helped a lot.

[@ModernMountainMan]

No problem!

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@Jeff_Seely]

Thank you very much for the educational video and made good Lord bless you as well sir!

[@ModernMountainMan]

You are very welcome

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[@1978sjt]

A note for those of us in metric countries.... 1 quart is about 940ml... or close enough to 4 cups if you're borrowing the kitchen jug :)

[@ModernMountainMan]

Simon Thompson thanks! Where are you from?

[@1978sjt]

The land of Vegemite and Drop Bears :D

[@ModernMountainMan]

Awesome!

[@benengleman1707]

Btw, liked and subbed. Glad I found your channel.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Benjamin Engleman thanks brother. Welcome aboard

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[@wmwillis3]

Great work- question- what model primer punch are you using? I'm doing 45LCs/CCI300 primers...thanks!

[@ModernMountainMan]

William Willis I am just using the decapper on the resizing die

[@wmwillis3]

Got it- thanks brother. Up the Mountain!

[@TheGhostrider1959]

This is an old NRA cleaning method from years ago....Hornaday also recommends a 50/50 water vinegar mix for cleaning up Pyrodex shells....I take this one step further and mix up 2 tablespoons of baking soda with water and rinse all the shells of and then I give it a good rinsing of clear water....the baking soda is said to neutralize the vinegar then the water after is to rinse the baking soda off....

[@ModernMountainMan]

Good advice

[@frogdog97]

Great tips. Liked and subd.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Awesome! Welcome aboard 😊

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@Swamp_Shenanigans]

I’m getting back into reloading, one tip I do have is do cheap out on a scale😂

[@littleteethkeith]

Reloading is like swimming in a cold river. Just ease into it. BTW I use dish washing pods and hot water. I put the brass in a jug and add my hot water and dish pod. I shake it like crazy and let it sit for several hours. Triple rinse. Air dry.

[@ModernMountainMan]

I will have to try that method out!

[@wharris7594]

Hair dryer is best. Make sure no water remains or you might have wet powder that will destroy your gun when you try to fire it.

[@wharris7594]

I might add (the wifes hair dryer)😂

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@graemecooper3653]

I am in the process of getting my firearms license here in Australia and will be getting a Weatherby Vanguard 243 so doing some research in reloading. What a great way to clean without spending any real $$. Thanks for making the vid, oh BTW, I love the intro! Awesome.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel! What do you hunt in Australia? 🇦🇺

[@graemecooper3653]

@@ModernMountainMan I will be hunting wallaby [small kangaroos] and deer when I get the chance. I use the legs from the wallabies to make jerky. I also take some steaks from the deer and use the rest of the meat for jerky. I want to be a bit more self sufficient. Oh, we have plenty of vermin here but capping them with a 243 is overkill! BTW I used to live in Tn when I was a teenager - miss that place :)

[@ModernMountainMan]

Graeme Cooper very cool!

[@ModernMountainMan]

I hope you have been safe through all these fires.

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[@technoa97hil]

going to sound dumb sorry, but do you remove your primer before cleaning your brass? then clean and clean the primer pocket? im supper new to reloading and i have a die set with a sizer die, that deprimes the case, would i wash the brass before depriming as to not introduce dirt into my sizer die? or does it not matter. again sorry for the silly question.

[@ModernMountainMan]

I deprime first. Some people do that with a universal deprimer.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

If its still shiny once fired brass dont even worry about cleaning it yet. I have 9mm brass that's been loaded and fired 10+ times with no wash. I do clean my die occasionally though

[@hardcore4476]

@@FastSloW-qt8xf How do you clean your die?

[@ride0RgetR0DE0n]

i may be mistaken but im pretty sure soap neutralizes the acidity in vinegar

[@mainenorthwoodshunter3265]

Did you get the two pieces of brass that went down the drain? I hear of having water and baking soda mix that will stop the vinegar effect before rinsing. Also, I saw someone use dish detergent and Lemon juice instead of vinegar so it doesn't leach I guess.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yeah in my newer video I use the lemon and dish soap recipe. I also show that there was a drain catch that caught those pieces of brass.

[@dougcormack8240]

Lisol tube and tile cleaner and water works great also

[@ModernMountainMan]

good advice!

[@sloopofwar639]

Thank you excellent video...... But living here in AZ. It think I can forgo the oven part with our normal temps at 120. I'll put them in my pickup and about 2 hours later they should be dry. I also dry my herbs this way

[@ModernMountainMan]

That sounds like it would work

[@scottf.3808]

Nice budget cleaning of the brass....Good stuff...

[@ModernMountainMan]

Scott F. Thanks

[@danielgodismyjudge]

Did you catch the one that went down the drain? And I wash my brass like that after I run it through the corn, de-prime /size.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Daniel, God is my judge yes sir! No brass left behind 😊

[@1978sjt]

there was 2.. and was wondering the same thing :p

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[@300whiteout4]

Mine turned out great

[@ModernMountainMan]

Glad to hear it!

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[@hardcore4476]

What do you to de prime? Do you give them a little clean before de priming so they don’t mess up your dies?

[@ModernMountainMan]

I give them a little lube

[@hardcore4476]

@@ModernMountainMan Ok cool thanks.

[@Rundu1987]

And here I am looking for a way to clean my primer pickets without using a wet tumbler and ss media...

[@WolvCustoms]

Where is the best place to get the actual bullets from to reload been looking for 8mm Mauser

[@ModernMountainMan]

RONNIE HERNANDEZ MidwayUSA usuallyhas a great selection

[@1joelk]

I just bought some Hornady 8mm to reload my 8mm Mauser. It works pretty well.

[@freestylmx311]

this is a good way to clean brass, but also a tumbler is only about 70 bucks plus the price for media but it lasts a long time. Id only do it this way if I had a massive amount of brass to do all at once. The tumbler can only hold so much

[@johnlong384]

Thanks for your useful info-clip and yes, I'll give it a shot - sort of speak!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Your welcome

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[@MrGrundle]

I've seen this process elsewhere but without salt. What does salt do in the cleaning? Also have you ever used baking soda/water after the wash to neutralize the vinegar?

[@ModernMountainMan]

The recipe I used was an older recipe that reloaders have been using longer than I have been alive, that being said I am not totally sure what the salt does. Just trusting my elders 😉

[@zackwilliams7858]

The salt is a catalyst. It speeds up the reaction.

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[@markparee99]

Will this technique get the inside of the case clean as well? Is that important as well? Thank you for a great vid.

[@ModernMountainMan]

It gets most of the corrosion out of there. Drying it is the key.

[@markparee99]

@@ModernMountainMan Cool. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@ModernMountainMan]

I do what I can 😉

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[@jessiejane6259]

Can I skip the vinegar? I don't need shiny brass, just clean brass for reloading. Thanks!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yeah, there are other recipes that don’t include it .

[@340visc8]

What to do with my brass it has some type of pink coloring like copper on it is it good or not

[@ModernMountainMan]

If it’s just slightly pink I have shot them again just fine. If it’s super pink I don’t risk it and throw it away

[@Theblackhawk90]

thanks!!!

[@ModernMountainMan]

TWO FAR your welcome!

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[@ihatenewyork]

Machines are cool but this just seems so much more relaxing, albeit time consuming

[@Anaken12]

Can you let the brass air dry or do you need the oven to dry?

[@ModernMountainMan]

You can, it’s just a longer wait to reload them

[@jaredhighlands4604]

Could you let the brass air dry in sunlight instead of oven? Maybe for a afternoon a few hours

[@ModernMountainMan]

You certainly could!

[@thesteelheadmaniac2045]

So can you air dry these or is it necessary to use an oven?

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yeah, air drying works fine if you have the time for it

[@miguelperaza6615]

Hello mountain man , how do you get those shells that fall into your industrial sink? I wouldn't recommend Pittsburgh calipers, try a better brand , or compare them, usually one set in 60 are on the money , so, keep it if it's not a lemon 😉 . You're so lucky to catch 🌧bow trout . And live in the most beautiful place ever .👍

[@ModernMountainMan]

The sink has a strainer that caught them all

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[@dannykuhne4549]

Is the toaster oven mandatory or can I clean, rinse, and air dry?

[@ModernMountainMan]

You can air dry... you just need to leave sufficient time for it to dry before you put powder in it

[@dannykuhne4549]

@@ModernMountainMan thanks!

[@kutepookie]

I'm NOT planning to reload the brass. would I still need to put them in a toaster oven? Can I leave it on the baking sheet to air dry?

[@ModernMountainMan]

The toaster isn’t necessary, it just helps it go faster.

[@kutepookie]

Thank you! Since they will be going in a Christmas ornament... I didn't want to work my butt off cleaning them =)

[@ModernMountainMan]

As long as you rinse them well you should be fine

[@justinoconnor2378]

Where did you get the primer hole cleaner?

[@ModernMountainMan]

It came with my Lee Precision reloading kit

[@justinoconnor2378]

@@ModernMountainMan ahh fresh, thank you

[@chrisl2872]

How much vinegar did you add? I got the amounts of salt, and dish soap...

[@ModernMountainMan]

Recipe: 1 Qt of Hot water 1 Cup of vinegar 1 tablespoon of soap 1 tablespoon of salt

[@chrisl2872]

Thank you👍🏻

[@ModernMountainMan]

No problem

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[@The8thCharacter]

Does each casing have to be buffed afterwards? Or can they go straight to drying? Also is air drying fine?

[@ModernMountainMan]

You want to get the vinegar off of it, plus buffing provides an opportunity to inspect. Air drying is a fine, it just takes longer.

[@The8thCharacter]

Modern Mountain Man Thanks! I'm very new to reloading so this is very helpful! Just one more question: would cleaning about 50 cases each time be a good place to start?

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yes. With this method you want to keep it at a manageable size.

[@lisasiedenstrang5208]

Thanks alot... i want to clean my casings for jewelry use, and its a great video!!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Thanks 🙏

[@David-zj3oc]

I did this but some cases have some pink spots here and there, you think they are okay to reload?

[@ModernMountainMan]

Should be fine. Next time be careful how long you soak them and make sure you rinse it well.

[@arizona-4734]

The pink is due to vinegar. That’s my understanding anyway. Citric acid or lemishine doesn’t generally do that if you use a small amount.

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[@sircumference3325]

Legend has it, the sink is till running to this day.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Sir Cumference that sink has become quite legendary!

[@teiwaztim1482]

great video! im very sorry, i was definitely paying attention, but did you deprime before cleaning?

[@ModernMountainMan]

I did. That step is a matter of opinion. I like to do it for two main reasons. 1. Cleaning the primer pocket and 2. When I deprime and resize I use lube, if I do that step before washing, then the wash can remove any lube residue

[@teiwaztim1482]

@@ModernMountainMan thank you so much! I'll be beginning reloading soon. ive got a hornady lock n load kit on the way. ill be watching more of your vids!

[@ModernMountainMan]

@@teiwaztim1482 Awesome! I am planning a beginners reloading video soon.

[@teiwaztim1482]

@@ModernMountainMan awesome news. iv8888 does a great reload vid aswell. im plugging as many sources as i can, plus reading as many books on the subject as o can find. btw, im a mountain feller also. i reside in southern west virginia. if you dont mind my asking, from where do you hail?

[@ModernMountainMan]

@@teiwaztim1482 Southwest Virginia

[@parkaveultra93]

Put that bad boy on top of your washer/dryer lol

[@ModernMountainMan]

Ryan Zander not a bad idea 💡

[@hardy9429]

Put in the boot of your car and take it for a drive

[@psychotron911]

Do u have to dry it with heat or just let it sit

[@ModernMountainMan]

Dry it with heat

[@PaulGariepy]

R.i.P. to the 2 shells that escaped.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Don’t worry, the strainer caught it. #nobrassleftbehind

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@oldwolf1928]

Thank You for the Vid-

[@ModernMountainMan]

Napi Omaha kapi si your welcome!

[@oldwolf1928]

Modern Mountain Man - Just getting back into reloading after many years. Sold off everything though the years and am starting new and on the cheap! Lol

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@janottohovden]

Thanks :)

[@ModernMountainMan]

Your welcome

[@ModernMountainMan]

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[@fisherboy444]

Can you do this method even with the used primer on the brass casing?

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yes. I remove them because I like to get the primer pockets extra clean.

[@billbailey5992]

Some of my brass had a coppery or pink color after doing this. In your experience is that normal.

[@ModernMountainMan]

If you let it set in the vinegar to long or if you don’t rinse it well, the vinegar will leach the zinc from the brass and give it that color.

[@dkveracity65able]

@@ModernMountainMan is it still usable for reloading or should it be trashed?

[@ModernMountainMan]

Depends on how bad it is. If it was left in the vinegar to long or not rinsed properly, better to be safe than sorry. If it’s a slight pink tint I would not worry

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[@jagiangeotina1969]

Did you grab the ones that went down the pipes lol

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yep check out the pinned comment

[@onetime2663]

Does it matter if its apple cider vinegar ?

[@ModernMountainMan]

No, white vinegar will do the job as well.

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[@iakkubczechino2825]

Does it work for blackpowder?

[@ModernMountainMan]

I haven’t tried it, but I imagine it would

[@d-t-f.]

i have shells for to recycle and this hopefully with do the trick.

[@ModernMountainMan]

Awesome!

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[@Snowy_Breeze]

Does the brass have to be deprimed?

[@ModernMountainMan]

I doesn’t, I just like let get a little extra clean

[@bullgravy6906]

I’m trying a salad spinner that never gets used, ya know, because I’m a real American. Funny enough it has a label on it that just says “AR” and I’m cleaning some 223 and 556

[@ModernMountainMan]

Perfect!

[@cathat227]

Hey is my brass okay it changed color I think I had my heat up too high or should I throw them out

[@ModernMountainMan]

Describe the color change a little more

[@cathat227]

@@ModernMountainMan I mean it looks like a rainbow lol looks like when a tail pipe gets to hot

[@ModernMountainMan]

Yeah, I wouldn’t risk it.

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[@tomasstanislavsson38]

How strong was the vinegar?

[@ModernMountainMan]

Standard white vinegar

[@tomasstanislavsson38]

what you mean by standard 5,10 or 15%

[@ModernMountainMan]

Mine was 5%

[@tomasstanislavsson38]

Thanks a lot I already tried with 5% and I kept it for about 1 hour. I had to brush it a little bit. It looks good, thanks again.

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[@flushiez]

Brass lead and gun powder good for putting hair on your chest