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Suggestions… Brass Cleaning Techniques
I was hoping to follow some good detailed advice on Brass cleaning techniques for hand gun reloading prior to entering the press. I have a vibrator tumbler and an ultrasonic cleaner. I am using red rouge polishing tumbling media now in the vibrator my concern is couple things:
1. Rouge powder is on the inside of the cases and a little piece of cob media in the primer hole (not de- primed yet). I am concerned in the de-priming process that a little piece of that media will remain in the case and interfere with the new primer and cause miss fire.
2. Exterior of case is polished but slight red compound haze is on the interior and exterior of case. I concerned if they are not cleaned the sizing die will wear.
3. If I clean in the ultrasonic what solution should be used to prevent oxidation of the Brass. I am concerned handling can also cause oxidation. Are there solutions available to prevent oxidation for brass after tumbling and cleaning??
I should a couple hundred rounds of 40 cal and 45 acp a month and was hoping to streamline the process.
Thanks All for your input.