I plan to get back into reloading but only reload small quantities of .308 Win. I don’t want to buy equipment I really don’t need. What is the best technique to clean these rifle cases without a tumbler or liquid case cleaner? (BTW, my Lee 2nd Edition manual, p. 48 implies using a tumbler is not the best way, but offers no alternatives.) I will be working with new brass I purchase, not picked up at the range. My old Metallic Cartridge Reloading guide indicates using a solvent soaked paper towel on the outside and get the inside of the neck clean by forcing the paper towel in with a screw driver.
But I’d like to know more details, including:
1. Wouldn’t a cloth rag be better than a paper towel?
2. Should I clean cases using this technique BEFORE or AFTER decapping/resizing?
3. Can I use any solvent, including my Breakfree CLP?
4. How much solvent should I put on the towel and then should I wipe it off with a separate clean towel afterwards?
5. Is there a better technique for cleaning the inside of the neck?
Thanks.
Greg
But I’d like to know more details, including:
1. Wouldn’t a cloth rag be better than a paper towel?
2. Should I clean cases using this technique BEFORE or AFTER decapping/resizing?
3. Can I use any solvent, including my Breakfree CLP?
4. How much solvent should I put on the towel and then should I wipe it off with a separate clean towel afterwards?
5. Is there a better technique for cleaning the inside of the neck?
Thanks.
Greg