Tumbling casings

[predatorpro]

how long do you guys leave your casings in the tumbler?

[Wazukie]

An hour or two 

[JimmyHoffa]

about a day.  I turn it on and go do other things, come back and they are ready.

[cwuwildcat]

Overnight.  Doesn't hurt anything to let them run.  It's not like they can be overpolished.

[runningboard]

Overnight.  Doesn't hurt anything to let them run.  It's not like they can be overpolished.

[Mike450r]

A few hours is good,  you can over tumble your brass.  It takes awhile but essentially it is erosion.

[crazysccrmd]

I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.

[predatorpro]

thanks for all the advice! i got mine running right now with a corn cob medium and alittle polish....i have never had one before but it doesnt seem too advanced...lol just wanted to make sure it was ok to run it for a period of time, what kind of medium do yall prefer?

[2labs]

Been reloading 30 years, never owned a tumbler. Do they shoot better when the're nice and shiny?

[buck man]

Been reloading 30 years, never owned a tumbler. Do they shoot better when the're nice and shiny?

Funny.....but actually yes they do.

[Mike450r]

Been reloading 30 years, never owned a tumbler. Do they shoot better when the're nice and shiny?

I hope you clean them somewhat before loading.  Lots of metal on metal contact,  you want to keep all other debris and grime out of the mix.  Kind of like putting an engine back together with dirty components. 

[LEN]

In reality you can over tumble brass. It has been shown that over polished brass does not adhere to the chamber and does cause problems.

LEN

[Jburke]

I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.

Which one do you use and which polish/cleaner do you use?

[BOWHUNTER45]

I usually let mine run over night and do not add any polishing liquids ..I do not want that type stuff in my casings ...Does it hurt ?  Do not know but I do not like taking chances when it comes to loading my bullets .

[crazysccrmd]

I use an ultrasonic cleaner. It's quieter, faster and cleans better. Brass is pretty much spotless inside and out in 20 minutes.

Which one do you use and which polish/cleaner do you use?

I use a Lyman TS-700 with Lyman turbo sonic solution. It isn't a big cleaner but it gets the job done. I can do around 75 pistol cases and 35 rifle casings in one load. I run it for two 10 minute cycles, rinse the brass off and either set them in the sun or on a rack in the oven to dry.