njc110381 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hey guys. I'm getting a bit jealous of the posh brass my shooting buddies seem to be using so want to start cleaning mine. I'm sure it's just a bling thing and isn't that important but hey, I'm keen to give it a go. So the question is which method is best/easiest? Ultrasonic seems to work, but I want to do a decent sized batch rather than mess about with 20 at a time. I've also heard somewhere that tumbling or ultrasonic can work harden brass because of the vibration? Is that right? So, which one should I try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Bump. I was literally just looking at Ultrasonic cleaners on eBay. Any thoughts on the This or This Edited July 7, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 i have the first one of those - they are available at Aldi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I vote ultrasonic. Get some Birchwood Casey Case Cleaner for it... My 4x fired brass looks almost new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_17130.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_17130.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I was getting excited for a moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 so was I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I was getting excited for a moment I picked 1 up from aldi last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Dont laugh,but last week as an experiment i stuck 20x 303 cases inside a hiking sock then put the whole lot in the washing machine with the rest of my clothes.After 1.5hrs on a 40 degree wash they came out pristine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Do you guys take the primers out before cleaning? I did about 40 cases a few weeks ago and had trouble to get them to dry out properly... I thought if the primer was removed it might work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Dont laugh,but last week as an experiment i stuck 20x 303 cases inside a hiking sock then put the whole lot in the washing machine with the rest of my clothes.After 1.5hrs on a 40 degree wash they came out pristine! I'm still chuckling to myself as I reply to this but I'm going to try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 yes take the primer out, bunging them in a not too hot oven will dry them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Primers out, ultrasonic clean with birchwood casey case cleaner, rinse in hot water, leave to dry, I just put them in an old plastic ammo holder ( the ones you get with bought ammo)upside down for a few days,if you need em quick then stick em in the oven. I use my BC cleaner three times before slinging. If you have a small domestic ultrasonic cleaner don't over load it, the cases will not be clean and the unit may burn out. I do 20 at a time, they only take 4 minutes and then you can do the next batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I have the Aldi one and it's small for the amount I shoot, the 1st Ebay link doesn't work for me and the 2nd ones cleaner is also small. Best value I can find for a decent size (2L+) is this one, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/220810001775?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D220810001775%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 Was £59.95 but has gone up £5 :( I usually de-prime and full length resize, then wash in citric acid, rinse, then Birchwood Casey, then a short baking soda wash to neutralise. Then 15mins in a warm oven to dry and an hour in the case tumbler = spotless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Which Birchwood casey product do I need? http://sport.birchwoodcasey.com/Maintenance.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Which Birchwood casey product do I need? http://sport.birchwoodcasey.com/Maintenance.aspx http://sport.birchwoodcasey.com/ProductSearchResults/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=c9ad81f7-06ab-4a96-b3a2-7db074e4b510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 http://sport.birchwoodcasey.com/ProductSearchResults/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=c9ad81f7-06ab-4a96-b3a2-7db074e4b510 Stands to reason! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'm still chuckling to myself as I reply to this but I'm going to try it! warning make shure you use a good sock not a old worn out one that will wear thrue and rattle its nuts off for 30 mins with 110 cases ina brand new washer whilst 6 polish guys are trying to desprately turn the ******* thing off with potcheen induced hangovers. later to be called up by you boss and have to exsplain as to why you thort it would be a good idear to clean brass in the works washer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 warning make shure you use a good sock not a old worn out one that will wear thrue and rattle its nuts off for 30 mins with 110 cases ina brand new washer whilst 6 polish guys are trying to desprately turn the ******* thing off with potcheen induced hangovers. later to be called up by you boss and have to exsplain as to why you thort it would be a good idear to clean brass in the works washer Yes, I think I will try to avoid that! Had a little trouble at work have we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 warning make shure you use a good sock not a old worn out one that will wear thrue and rattle its nuts off for 30 mins with 110 cases ina brand new washer whilst 6 polish guys are trying to desprately turn the ******* thing off with potcheen induced hangovers. later to be called up by you boss and have to exsplain as to why you thort it would be a good idear to clean brass in the works washer I did have a crafty snigger! I used a brand new really thick hiking sock,double knotted the end then stuck the whole lot in a pocket of my cargo trousers which i was washing to make sure.I was a bit worried that i'd smash the glass door to pieces,but they remained in the sock and came out actually better than new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) yeh he has calmed down now thou Edited July 11, 2011 by highseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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