Wet Tumble Range Brass - Secret Squatch Brass cleaning recipe

[@kentcampbell6551]

I do mine exact same way. I have a big old laundry sink with a hose. For the water. Great info on the dillon powder funnel issue. I’ve had that issue brass do clean

[@drywallman1986]

Also when using the media separator you can add some dry rags at the end too help get em fairly dry before throwing em in the oven or dehydrator.

[@susana301301]

Clean is the key, shine is not necessary, you did a great video!

[@conradsenior5843]

Good presentation and the comments add a lot to this topic. Thanks everyone.

[@hleigh842]

Really enjoyed your video. I stopped dry tumbling about four years ago and I don't think I will ever go back to that process. Wet tumbling produces a much cleaner product and the waste goes down the drain. However, after experimenting with many different wet recipes I believe I have created as many not so good looking cases as I have shiny brass. Another KZbin provider (TreeTopFlier) has an excellent video to help solve the problem of random bad looking wet tumbled brass and suggests that it is important to use a recipe with a neutral Ph. I purchased Ph test strips, litmus paper, on Amazon and found that with my water (central Florida east coast) and a tablespoon or more of Dawn and one 9mm brass case full of Lemishine and stainless pins and hot water I get a neutral Ph and the brass comes out clean like new and looks nice and shiny each time. I also use the FA tumbler to separate the pins, to rinse and to get rid of most of the excess water. I then pour the brass on to a towel laying flat on my bench and then pick it up like a hammock and roll the brass back and forth from end to end to get rid of virtually all of the water and then into my Lyman dryer. Thank you for your video.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Usually when I have a dull batch it’s generally from tumbling brass I have sized with case lube. I now just re clean rifle brass after sizing with my dry tumbler. Occasionally if I am particularly proud of some hollow points or defense rounds I will dry tumble after loading to get them factory fresh.

[@jungleno.]

You do know all the toxic Wastewater from your wet tumbling process that you throw down the drain goes into the water treatment plant and winds up coming out of your tap? One to two hours in a vibrating tumbler is perfectly sufficient for cleaning brass. Quicker, neater, cheaper, easier. Throw in 3 or so 2" square torn pieces of USED dryer sheets to collect dust. Add a few squirts of 50/50 mix of Nu Finish Car Polish/mineral spirits to get shiny brass.

[@scbane]

@@jungleno. Kinda like all the toxic detergent water and bleach that goes to the water treatment plant from your house? If you wanna dry tumble, do it. But don't throw stones in your glass house...

[@TerryLooft]

Just got my new FART, looking forward to a bunch of reloading this winter. You now have a new subscriber.

[@stevenwagner9912]

Thanks for the video. Makes me glad I use corn cob and a vibratory tumbler. I clean a bunch more in less time and with a lot less work and mess.

[@jungleno.]

Tip from a 30yr reloader: Throw in 3 or so 2" square TORN pieces of USED dryer sheets to collect dust. Add a few squirts of 50/50 mix of Nu Finish Car Polish/mineral spirits to get shiny brass.

[@sms9106]

I bought the exact same dehydrator from Bed Bath & Beyond with a different label years ago for my brass drying. Works great, just finished a batch last night.

[@deanbecker7008]

The little laundry detergent in with stain remover and they come out brilliant

[@js3217]

Switch from Dawn to a carnauba wax car wash. The carnauba wax coats the brass and makes it a touch slicker, yet still gets the brass squeaky clean.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Great suggestions

[@Iceman39100]

@Squatch Reloaded Have you by chance tried this? Only ask because I'm just getting into reloading and just finished running my 2nd batch of wet tumbling for a pre-clean to prevent debris/dirt from getting all over the dies. Thank you and really enjoy your content

[@PatRMG]

I'm slacking on case prep. Thanks for this video!

[@markfurman8816]

I have not gotten my reloader yet but hope to have soon. So after settling on the Dillon 550 I wanted to watch some videos for familiarization. Sorta ran into your stuff right away and I really like what you are doing! I watched the first several in the 5 part series and was very impressed with your straightforward approach and use of plain language for people like me that are not yet experienced at reloading. Also, and this was huge for me, not even a hint of swearing or "blue" language! I watched the last one with my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter and had no misgivings to do so. Thanks for what you're doing ! God bless you as well.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Thank you for your kind words sir. It means a lot to me.

[@markr6754]

Very timely. I marveled at the cost of brass cleaning solution at my LGS last week...didn’t get any. Time to hit up Dollar General.

[@jamesbasler1521]

I found a brand new in the box food dehydrator for $14..... It does the same thing as the Frankford Arsenal or Lyman dryers for a fraction of the cost. I'll save a dollar when I can.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Yes for sure

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks again, I am still struggling with going to a wet tumbler but if one comes my way I will give it a go. I am open to new ideas most of the time, keep up the content, cheers

[@SquatchReloaded]

I would never say one way is better than others. I think we all evolve into what we like to do and what we feel is efficient. Luckily we have a market that provides a multitude of options.

[@disciplez0]

God bless you too brother!!!

[@MojoPup]

Great video, good info! Thanks. I'm just getting back into reloading after 30 years, so this type of clear concise info and tips helps.

[@TerryLooft]

Same for me, press has been idle for a long time. I'm now all set up to cast bullets as well. With the way things are today seems it's time to get the press running again.

[@capricorn2816]

Great comment about sticking powder funnel/case flare when wet tumbling. I was contemplating it but u helped me not make more work for myself. I have always dry tumbled pistol brass and always will. I only wet tumble rifle brass because I reload them in more stages just to make them as good as I can. Thanks a bunch Mr. Jack’s Links!!

[@jeremygoosey6938]

Lemi-shine and a drop of dish soap are perfect.

[@mus1970]

Thanks for sharing, well done. Liked and subbed. Some people seem to overthink parts of the reloading process, this is one of these.

[@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280]

Thanks Man very helpful video , I will give the cheap stuff a try Steve from Australia.

[@highdesertdrew]

Thanks for the vid. I'm a commercial loader, and with all the business interruptions lately, I lost my main supplier of Corncob media. Been considering wet pin tumbling for a while, it just requires some big changes to my process to make work. A big thing for me is applying that carnauba layer after, it protects the brass and inhibits corrosion. I think all the cheap-o-jet dry is just breaking the surface tension, I don't think it's doing much to chemically clean the brass like the Citric, sulfamic, or phosphoric acids might. TBH, when you held up a coffee can of brass and said "this is a lot" I had to blush a bit. I run a lot more new brass than I used to, but when I used to process a lot of brass, tumbling was usually done in cement mixers with proportions measured in 5-gallon buckets. I think I need to keep looking, but thanks for the vid, it showed me a few aspects of wet tumbling I hadn't seen before.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Understand we are commercial loaders as well. These videos are geared more for the non FFL reloaders.

[@tires2burn]

Store your dirty brass in a 2 qt plastic pitcher. It's so easy to fill your tumbler.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Great tip

[@Reloadingfromthehotpot]

I've tried a few different solutions for wet tumbling, I think this would be the easiest, cheapest most effective solution. Thanks !!!

[@krystalcastor8555]

Blasphemer!!!! Disobeying Internet forums and reloading boomers *sarcasm*

[@wesleyjones6535]

I’m using SS, 1/4 tsp citric acid, nu finish. Didn’t work as well as I hoped

[@davidwheeler9270]

Here is the cheapest and easiest way to dry brass if you have a front loading dryer with drying shelf for shoes, etc. Go to Walmart and get a mesh zippered bag for drying delicates and such. Fill with the wet brass, and place on the drying shelf. I use low heat for an hour or so. Dry brass!

[@davidburns5498]

Thank you! I have been wondering whether wet cleaning would make the brass stick to the expander like new brass does ... now I know it will. I think I'll stick to dry tumbling, but I've subscribed because I like the way you think.

[@EverydayReloadingandShooting]

Excellent content

[@ewetho]

I went to GunTap and hot water with a Hot Water rinse. Works great for me. Then the dehydrator! Nice video!

[@SquatchReloaded]

Thanks Big E everyone has their way!

[@Lee-l7q4l]

If you want to get rid of your "Dillon Hiccup" just use a capful of automotive wash-n-wax liquid car wash as a final rinse. The micro thin wax coating prevents the powder through expander from getting stuck in the case and has the additional benefit of keeping your brass from tarnishing even with extended storage. It also helps the brass go through your carbide sizing die easier. Easy Peasy!

[@TexasTrained]

New to your channel. And Im a new reloader and have a Dillon 550C..I shoot Long Range, Extreme Long Range both as well as Pistol . Im just learning to reload and I was about to buy a Fankford Dryer. I have the smaller Wet Tumbler.Ive gotta get the big rubber lined one. Ive ran into some Brass coated steel223 & 5.56 cases so I started putting 3 magnets in after Im done to help on those messy pins..It sure help in separating them.Great Video.Thanks

[@fabiogonzalez3848]

Do you know how many 9mm fits in the smaller FART tumbler? Add advised up to 300 .223 but nothing about 9mm. Thank you for your videos. You became my main reference about reloading!

[@SquatchReloaded]

I have but 300-500 in there

[@fabiogonzalez3848]

Thank you sir for your prompt response

[@Central_Iowa_Outdoors]

I’ve enjoyed your videos as I’m getting ready to start reloading. I also play the same track in my videos on here.

[@Tainted-Soul]

thank you for making some great videos they are very informative and to the point no BS. :) great that you don't go on about special cleaning mix etc I used false teeth tablets in my ultrasonic clearer and have been thinking of going to the tumbler.

[@KJLuke2003]

Estate sales and Yard sales for the food dehydrators also is good. I found one for $5 a few weeks ago.

[@TexasTrained]

Great Idea..Thanks..Im using a new 35 year old dehydrator I b ought to make jerky 35 years ago..Down side is it has no fan..Just a heating element with 3 trays and vents ..Does yours have a fan???

[@stephenwheeler7524]

this will fix the powder drop expander issue: S3 RELOAD™ POWDER FUNNEL FOR DILLON - 9mm/38 ....it works.

[@Dayattherange]

Great info Squatch and thanks for sharing. Maybe you should do a comparison between this and 3 cap fulls of Armour all wash and wax. leaves no spots and for those crazy about shine that might be the trick 😋 I mean I am not saying I am or anything. On a more serious nature I have noticed with this and a touch of case lube slick as ever going through my dies.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Thanks maybe I will give it a shot. It’s always a work in progress.

[@grk608]

How you doing squatch! Great video, very informative. I've been reloading for quite some time now and I would only offer you one critique if even you need it. In that size of a wet tumbler, do everything just like you're doing it except add 1/4 of a cup of vinegar to the mix. That will be the difference between night and day. But once you are done give them a baking soda bath. Fill up a 5 gallon bucket full of water put 1/4 of a cup of baking soda in it and then give them that fast. That will neutralize the vinegar and leave you with some very clean and shiny brass. It actually does more to clean out the flash hole too. Happy trails my friend keep those videos coming.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Thanks brother I do not claim to be an expert of anything. Always learning and trying new things. I will give vinegar a try next go around. I am all about adding as least amount of money as possible to my brass prep. I get brass for free most of the time so keep my coat per round down is what is all about.

[@grk608]

@@SquatchReloaded I've learned a lot from you. You're where I got a lot of my information on reloading from. I just figured I would share that little tidbit is all. Have a great day my friend.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Thanks Brother I am glad you got some info out of the videos. This kind of feed back makes it worth the effort. God Bless

[@conradsenior5843]

Great idea. It makes perfect sense.

[@keithfreeman5204]

I simply put deprimed and sized brass in a zippered sock bag. I toss the bag in the washing machine along with towels/ blue jeans. "Tide" seems to work the best. When the load is done into the dryer it goes. The results is clean, dry, reloadable brass. Due to simply the weight I only run 50 rounds at a time. Making do with what one has.

[@baldguyadventure]

All I put in mine is a tablespoon of Hornady cartridge cleaning solution and they come out looking shiny and factory new. Try it!

[@jamiehowell4052]

Good stuff, Squatch! Mt Wife is the self-proclaimed Queen of Dollar General. I'll get her to look out for the Rinse Aid stuff. I need to know about that priming set up you have on that T7. Thanks, Brother.

[@SquatchReloaded]

I will text you a link to the primer setup brother!

[@crackinthesky]

You can use a wide mouth funnel to transfer brass into the tumbler. Can be found at most stores that sell food canning supplies; 2 bucks. It won't clog. Thanks 4 Video. MAGA (OH).

[@hardcore4476]

Was thinking the same thing when I seen him having trouble with hand loading them.

[@hkg3a2]

Fill the media separator with water. It helps quite a bit.

[@harrywagner3877]

Hornady One Shot case lube works like a charm to alleviate your powder funnel sticking.

[@lamairepr]

I just found your channel and definitely a l ike and sub here. I just starting reloading last ear on a Lee and looking at a little better press. I do use a dry tumbler with a polish agent because I do smaller batches. Thanks for sharing.

[@lovethemetals5164]

Lube the pistol brass for the dillon

[@johnc1642]

The same method i use. I don't like the the Frankford Arsenal separator, pins go everywhere. I prefer to use the strainer caps that came with the FA wet tumbler and use gold panning strainers to get all the pins out. Much more effective and quicker. Always prefer to decap before I wet tumble. Comes out like brand new brass. I wouldn't use any kind of wax. Just Hornady Spray Lube for 223 and pistol. Imperial Case Lube for precision loads. No issuses ever with my Hornady LNL AP. NIce work with the video.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

yep it is possible to have too clean a brass i haven't tried the wet tumbling method yet but I may I still have stainless pins from Cmax

[@williebulletman5217]

Great info

[@chriscahill9671]

I use cyclone wet tumbler pins i add white vinegar 500ml wash and wax rain water Excellent results cleans pins as well forget lemi shine etc best results

[@Mjake7015]

Wet washing casings takes the natural oils out of brass. Brass needs lube! A couple shots of case lube after they are dry works wonders.

[@kcMan7938]

I would like to see how dirty the water is after tumbling

[@2pugman]

I just used the tumbler again for the third time and I'm having a problem getting the caps to seal on the first try. I use one tablespoonful of laundry liquid soap w/o the pins. One hour did a great job.

[@SquatchReloaded]

If you over tighten them they will leak. Try wiping down your seals with soapy water and just snug up by hand.

[@2pugman]

@@SquatchReloaded I wiped the seals down with the soapy water. TOO tight ? Hummm ? OK I'll try that out next time.

[@SquatchReloaded]

2pugman I had mine leak because I was really cranking down on those lock rings.

[@2pugman]

@@SquatchReloaded OK.

[@2pugman]

I lightly surfaced planed the clear plastic lid ends with 200 grain sandpaper on my cast iron table saw top.l Worked out well. NO leaks.

[@randlecarr3257]

Couple questions: 1- can you get rid of the “Dillon Hiccup” by using a case lube? 2- Where do you get most of your used brass? 3- Do you mostly de-prime before washing? And if so, how? Hand de-primer or use the press? Seems like if the press de-primes as part of the progression it’s kinda waste of time to deprive as a separate step. But I see most KZbin vids and chat rooms talking about wet cleaning deprimed brass and I know there are advantages like cleanliness and double checking swage etc. thanks in advance for answering my NOOB questions! Your vids are really helpful.

[@SquatchReloaded]

1. Case lube will help alleviate most of the Dillon Hiccup. For pistol brass I use One Shot lube. There are other profile powder/expander funnels you can get that claim to eliminate it. I dont have any experience with them. Keep in mind the hiccup is more of an annoyance not a problem in quality. 2. I get most of my brass from a local range. 3. I always de prime before cleaning but that is entirely personal preference.

[@randlecarr3257]

Thanks! Do you de-prime by hand or on press.

[@SquatchReloaded]

On the press

[@w7thcav]

Just my opinion but I believe Lemishine is just a weaker version of citric acid. Built my own version of a stainless media tumbler years ago. Works ok but is a pain for 223/556. (too much time to get the media out) I clean and prep primer pockets any way. with the cost of primers now I don't want to waste any and prime by hand. When I start to run low I go to Wally World at the end of canning season and buy citric acid used for canning a lot cheaper then. Dump brass in a bucket with citric acid and warm water and stir it around by hand, Rinse and put it in a salad spinner to get the water out then put it in a food dehydrator. I then put it in a tumbler with corn cob and some car polish. I like a little shine on my brass. If you are lucky you'll have some where with different size corn cob for polishing. I'm still working from a bag I bought several year ago. If so take a empty case with you and they can size the cob to go through the primer hole. Salad spinners are a few bucks at most Dollar stores and dehydrators can sometimes be had from second hand stores. Like I said just my opinion but I sure could have saved a lot of time and money by not using stainless media..

[@andyc16435]

do you rince the brass?

[@drywallman1986]

Those tumblers work way better at 80-90% full then hot water. So everything can actually tumble instead of roll around on the bottom side of the tumbler.

[@msellars8946]

Great Videos with all of the details that you need. One question that nobody talks about is what is the purpose of cleaning your brass? What are the critical areas that need to be clean as with some range brass the inside of the brass doesn't clean very easily. So what is an acceptable level of brass being clean. I know that pistol brass requirements are different than riffle brass. Any help or video would be great.

[@StuninRub]

Helps with accuracy, the cycling of the round, and it looks really cool. The whole case should be as clean as possible.

[@waynemensen4252]

It keeps your dies from being damaged.

[@Majeskty]

I have found that if you put some water in the lower part of the brass separator that will break the surface tension that make the pins ‘stick’ to the brass. Not perfect but it helps collect the pins in the bottom and not with the brass. I would also pick up the Frankfort Magnet tool it helps with those small pins very difficult to pick with your fingers. Lyman makes a nice pin/brass separator “Dual Sifter System” which has a brass separator on top and fits into another sifter with a fine mesh to gather the stainless steel pins which works well. My experience since picking my Frankfort Stainless Steel Tumbler several years ago. Does make them clean and shiny with a few more steps to the process. I have used a the Lyman 1200 for 30+ years and it is still going strong, but I do like the stainless steel pin system. Looks like most companies are starting to offer this system as well. Good Video to show the process. Best to all.

[@BonBaisers]

Great video !! Thanks a lot ! What do you think about ultrasonic cleaning ?

[@ssswdon]

I use squirt of dawn, lemi-shine, 1/4 cup white vinegar and a tide pod. The key is using ph paper . This works well in my water

[@shirolee]

What pH value do you try to achieve? Thank you

[@dahveed284]

Is there a solution to the Dillion problem? I use a Lyman Cyclone tumbler with the pins. I dry in a toaster oven. Separating the pins is done at every step and I use a FA Magnet I bought on Amazon. I wonder if you could throw the washed brass back into the tumbler with some liquid car wax before drying?

[@hopefloats7573]

My best trick: I use a salad spinner that I got at a thriftstore for $5.

[@boharris8179]

Oven at 150-200 works fine for drying and a magnet works great to pickup those stray pieces of media. As far as cleaning solution I use a version of the 5.5.1 copper cleaning solution 500ml water 50ml hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon of citric acid (lemi-shine)

[@williamh9100]

Yup, I use Dawn, 3-4 capfuls of lemon juice concentrate and steel pins. I separate media, rinse, and spread out on a large cooke sheet and put in the oven at 175 for 45 mins. Then turn the oven off and just let them sit in there until it's cooled off. They come out perfect. No need at all for a brass "dryer".

[@ironbomb6753]

Hey, you can make beef jerky in that brass dryer too. That is exactly like my food dehydrator. Maybe i get more trays from FA. 👍

[@SquatchReloaded]

It is exactly a food dehydrator

[@ironbomb6753]

@@SquatchReloaded yhats funny to me for some reason. Great vid man, i enjoy watching you.👍

[@Tanglerwr]

In regard to the "hiccup", it's hard to believe that too clean is the problem and dirtier brass solves the problem. I have no experience with this but it is known that tumbling with SS pins can ding the mouths of cases. A buddy of mine that does precision reloading discovered a bunch of reloads that wouldn't chamber. He found the problem was a tiny edge on the mouth of the case formed during the wet pin tumbling. He did some research and found that others were having this problem as well. So it might be that it's not "too clean" that's causing the hiccup but edges on the mouth of the brass. I'm not saying it isn't from too clean, I'm just offering another possibility.

[@StuninRub]

When you do wet tumbling right, this won't be an issue.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Wet tumbling usually gets the brass very clean. This also causes the Dillon hiccup on the powder funnel.

[@deanbecker7008]

I don't need cans I can pick up to 3,000 at the range here in st.joe and I end up putting them in bags, Crown Royal bags and I put baking soda in with them and I run up to the washing machine and I come out. Brilliant

[@WillFlyForTips]

I had a food dehydrator for my brass initially, but some of my brass would fall through the trays. Purpose built units have trays with narrower slots.

[@TerryLooft]

Was using my old dehydrator to prep 3D printing filament, now a second use for it. (And I would never ever 3D print an evil gun) That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[@hardcore4476]

you could hot glue those holes tighter or find a way to make them smaller. Use a spray sealer etc.

[@1ambulator]

There is a silicon sheet for herbs you can lay over the tray. It has very small holes.

[@ericgagnon2913]

@squatch reloading did you ever fine a cure for the Dillon hiccup?

[@wernerherrmann]

My dryer is a tumbler made from a protein "bottle" with a hair dryer blowing into the mouth of the bottle while it tumbles. 5-7 mins, those cases are hot and dry.

[@hardcore4476]

That’s smart! I’ll have to keep that in mind..

[@waynemensen4252]

If you forget your brass in lemi shine for several hours, it can leach the, I believe zinc, out. They looked a bit pinkish. It was so soft, necks were pulling off in my sizing die. I had to throw them.

[@SquatchReloaded]

That can certainly happen

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

I use rain water as it contains no solids like distilled. Edit: My dryer is the FL sunshine

[@beforethebuy5400]

Why the rinse aid? How does that help?

[@SquatchReloaded]

It’s the citric acid in the rinse aid that helps shine the brass

[@Sometimes_Always]

The dillon powder funnel sticking is a really simple fix. I had some left over 3000, 5000 grit wet/dry sand paper from a small automotive touchup job and used that to polish it out. You only need to hit the very end of the nub that slides into the case. I didnt' chuck it up in a drill or anything. You want to go really really slow. I then followed it up with the 5000 grit and flitz. All of this was done with plenty of water. You also want to thoroughly clean/rinse it out. Aluminum oxide from the sand paper can imbed and while it might not appear to do anything, I don't like the idea of it transferring to my barrels.. My results were really good. There's still a tiny bit of friction but none of the "sticking"- it's completely gone.. If you do it right and your press shouldn't need any adjustment. The flare is about 3/4 inch from the tip so it's easy to avoid if you take your time. I was tempted to put it drill and give it a 'commercial' quality spin. I did it by hand and it was 90% effective.

[@SquatchReloaded]

I have also found that I like the Dillon universal funnel and a MA sizing die. Makes the hiccup go completely away.

[@lesnewjr]

I use the Frankford arsenal tumbling sulotion. Does your idea work as good?

[@SquatchReloaded]

I prefer it

[@lesnewjr]

@@SquatchReloaded looks good. I wrote that comment before I finished the video. If I would have waited till the end I would have answered my own question. Lol guess when this bottle is gone I'll be making a trip to the dollar general. 😀

[@2pugman]

Just an update: My wife made a "dump bag" out of an old bath towel. I dump the brass into the bag and pull the draw strings. Now I can bounce the brass all around to get the water out.

[@curtthacker7395]

$15 toaster oven 200 degrees for 15 min. Will dry all the brass you can fit in it. Just a quick tip

[@fredsasse9973]

OR . . . spear 'em on a cookie sheet and put them in a regular oven at the lowest setting (usually 150 to 200 degrees F) for 30 to 60 minutes.

[@bills6675]

I want to get into reloading. I think my want would be a single stage press. Not ready for a progressive just yet. What is out there worth a poop and can do both pistol and rifle loads the best and what dies do you recommend? I know a little about reloading from watching others and watching here, but a beginner for sure. Need some help getting started.

[@SquatchReloaded]

I really like the RCBS rock chucker single stage press. It will do everything you are looking to do. As far as dies goes I am a fan of Redding dies, however get what you can find at this point.

[@hardcore4476]

Rcbs rock chucker

[@aespinosam]

Thanks for your video. I have been wet tumbling for a couple of years and my problem is that, once dried, I have to check one by once all the cases as around 3% of them block some pins inside them that I need to manually pull out.

[@hardcore4476]

Go to southern shine media on Facebook and buy the metal tear drop shape steel media. Neve have any stuck again.

[@djreymix2975]

I have a question... Can I use this Rotary tumbler like a ball mill for make black powder?

[@SquatchReloaded]

Hmmm I don’t know the answer to that.

[@gruntspy44]

Whats your opinon on Square deal B

[@SquatchReloaded]

The SQD is rock solid. Only draw backs are the Dillon only dies and no way to put on a casefeeder. If you are only planning on doing a couple pistol calibers it would be hard to beat. If you think you are ever going to load rifle for another few bucks the 550 is a great press but you loose the auto index. But hey it’s a Dillon so it’s going to last you a lifetime.

[@SergeantHartman87]

This is 2021 I'd be after them 5 cases that hit the floor like a dog waiting for something to fall off the kitchen table

[@David-cv6ih]

Is separating cases by brand ( win, fc , rp, etc) necessary?

[@SquatchReloaded]

I don’t

[@johnndavis7647]

Dawn is the only dish soap I have found that doesn't have any ammonia in it. Ammonia is not good for brass. It attacks the zinc in the brass and makes it reddish looking. Best to use the cheap stuff for 20 minutes but no more.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Interesting I haven’t ran into that yet.

[@johnndavis7647]

It takes a while. Most people notice the rosey looking brass after they forget the brass in the tumbler for a week instead a day.

[@joesalas7761]

Hey, brother, what part of the country are you in? Just curious, I’m in N W Ga.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Ohio here

[@joesalas7761]

Can you find reloading supplies around your area? In NW Ga. If you walk in any place selling guns & reloading supplies, and ask for primers, all you get is laughter! Been that way since 2019.

[@SquatchReloaded]

It is hit and miss but certainly available

[@joesalas7761]

Thanks for your response! Absolutely nothing available in my area.

[@BigShotsEric]

are you affiliated with sasquatch brass?

[@SquatchReloaded]

No I am not

[@TheWarriorWorkshop]

i saw a few pins fall into the platic bucket when you dumped the trays after the dehydrater. Thats something that scares me about using the wet tumbler. I honestly dont care how the brass looks. I wonder if you dumped the trays back in the FA tumbler and gave them a quick tumble how that would do

[@SquatchReloaded]

That’s a drawback of pins. I mainly don’t use them but was showing this as a method a lot of people like.

[@TheWarriorWorkshop]

@@SquatchReloaded i miss the old days of KZbin where you could PM someone. I just wanted to say thanks for all the information on the 750. Ive run 650's for 20 years (I have 3 of them), but recently picked up the 750. And also found Mighty Armory thanks to you. I have several other questions, but just wanted to say thanks

[@SquatchReloaded]

Feel free to hit me up on my email [e-mail] I love the fact guys are still watching my reloading content. I have not done much reloading content as I feel I have covered about everything a new reloader would need to get started and that was always the intent. I field several questions daily on my email.

[@123logger]

Think I'll stick with my 35 year old Lyman tumbler using dryer sheets.

[@jsimpson8018]

I was bored and curious. I have the red version of those coffee cans. Drink too much, according to the misses. A un-decapped dirty 9mm brass case weighs approximately 60.0grains. The coffee cans hold an average of 850-875 unprocessed cases.

[@robblanchard5691]

Have you experienced the Dillion hiccup with this product?

[@jamespugh]

Great video. Was number 3 when post it but just finished it today . As number 41 . 😆 . Have a great memorial day 🇺🇲 any cheap way to dry or wet tumble on cheap?

[@SquatchReloaded]

You can pick up media from the pet store that is marked as pet bedding much cheaper than getting it from the Reloading Box stores. I have also heard guys having good success with rice instead of cob media.

[@hardcore4476]

Did you ever find a cheap way to tumble?

[@lawman5511]

The guy that taught me reloading basics in 1970 never cleaned his brass. So, I improvised.made a mandrel out of a dowel chucked in a drill and cleaned 38 special one at a time with Brasso.

[@Jim-oo7dk]

You can get great results and safe results with a dry tumbler if you do a 5 minute wet wash first (lemon juice, vinegar, dawn), dry overnight, 2 hours in the walnut, then 2 hours in the corn cob. Dry tumbling only works using both media.

[@lv9530]

wet > dry

[@Jdwg1972]

Brass Juice!!!! NO PINS. Done in 45 minutes instead of 3 hours.

[@SquatchReloaded]

I literally just had some Brass Juice sent to me and I tried it. It is pretty awesome I am not going to lie.

[@Jdwg1972]

@@SquatchReloaded doing a great job, brother. Providing solutions for those of us that don’t have a ton of money to spend. Appreciate it. Brass Juice is one of those things though...it works and cuts down on processing time. Thanks for all your hard work and content. Stay well

[@Jeff_Seely]

Man I swore off those pins the day I tried wet tumbling 260 Remington and found a bunch of pins wedged and all my case necks! Drove me pissed! Then I remembered that my mother used to clean brass with ketchup. So I took the pins out of my Tumblr and went down and bought a can of tomato paste and mixed it with some hot water and a little bit of vinegar. Cleanest brass I've ever cleaned. And it takes seconds to rinse off. Give it a try, I promise you it is simply amazing.....

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

Bought a giant plastic funnel to put brass in my tumbler, i have a photo if you want

[@SquatchReloaded]

Awesome that would be cool

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

@@SquatchReloaded will need a email to send the photos TO [e-mail]

[@SquatchReloaded]

[e-mail]

[@tobedetermined4180]

Johnny Cash bro! Eight track? Bro!

[@bustabass9025]

Those pins are a huge pain indaass. I have used corn cob media and liquid car polish for over thirty years. My brass comes out looking like something out of a jewelry store showcase. Also, I have two toaster ovens I bought at a thrift store for $5 apiece. Low budget, high yield.

[@SquatchReloaded]

Always depends on my mood how I clean brass… although sometimes I don’t even clean it haha

[@user-ob7mt5ht2u]

I just put mine on a cookie sheet in the oven for 30 minutes at 225, if you have an oven, why go buy something else? You just took them out of the goddamn washing machine, they’re clean!

[@phild8095]

my wife is an excellent shot. It is her oven. I wouldn't dare. I put mine on a towel on top of the clothes drier for a while

[@johnzarollin2749]

the cheap stuff is cheap because its diluted with more WATER. Label reading can be an economic boon to your entire family. Try it. You'll like it.

[@EddieBlueHalen]

I use dawn, lemi, and borax. No pins. I don’t care how clean the insides are.