camokid Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 now i no you can get a fancy vibrating bucket type thing full of grit to polish them up but i was thinking as im not doing mass amounts of shells if there's a solution that people have made from house holds goods like mixed vinegar with orange juice or cillit bang will anything like that do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 sonic cleaners are under £25 on ebay and work well, ok the brass doesn't come out polished and looking new but it does get the residue out and cleans the primer pockets acceptably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Someone on here said that they placed some cases in a net bag and put them through a washing machine cycle. They stated that the cases were shining and no damage was done to them. I have'nt tried this myself, but may do so with some old cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Someone on here said that they placed some cases in a net bag and put them through a washing machine cycle. They stated that the cases were shining and no damage was done to them. I have'nt tried this myself, but may do so with some old cases. i did have a bash at that steve i placed them in a sock but they didnt come out much better still had powder burn marks on the neck might work better with net or Muslim cloth sonic cleaners are under £25 on ebay and work well, ok the brass doesn't come out polished and looking new but it does get the residue out and cleans the primer pockets acceptably. il take a peek thanks ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 something like this would do, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-sonic-cleaner-7000-/300904901377?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_JewelleryBoxes_Supplies_CA&hash=item460f546b01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hi pal, I use the washer. if you soak them in a bit of water with vinegar first they come up cleaner and put them in a cotten bag with a handful of polypropylene pellets(beans from a soft toy) As long as most of the crud is removed i am happy I will get a tumbler one day I supose lol Tight Yorkshire ****** arnt I Well they smell nice if anything Just make sure the bag doesn't split he he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 now i no you can get a fancy vibrating bucket type thing full of grit to polish them up but i was thinking as im not doing mass amounts of shells if there's a solution that people have made from house holds goods like mixed vinegar with orange juice or cillit bang will anything like that do the trick I use a cheap sonic cleaner and James Sea Clean solution from maplins. Great results with a couple of cycles. Reggiegun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Check this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I use a cheap sonic cleaner and James Sea Clean solution from maplins. Great results with a couple of cycles. Reggiegun You have a sonic bath big enough to take bike components? WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 ive got a sonic cleaner for sale in sales section as have upgraded to a industrial one free from work im open to close offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Ultra sonic cleaner and Birchwood Casey case cleaner, have tried em all but none does em as good as this stuff. You dilute the cleaner and can use it several times, works out pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James19306 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) If its small amounts just buy a lee shell holder that goes in drill clamp them in it and hold some fine wire will in your other hand and give them a quick spin. I rounded the edges of the holder so the wire wool didn't snag. It won't clean right to the base bit it's close enough. I've got a tumbler but if its only a dozen or 20 I don't even bother just use wire wool. Here it is. It's not a rolls Royce way to clean and trim but for small amounts why spend a fortune. http://leeprecision.com/case-conditioning-tools/case-trimming-tools/ Edited May 18, 2013 by James19306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) If they are just loads for your own general use why clean them? I know it looks nicer and I usually do put them through the tumbler but don't get drawn into the idea that you have to. Nobody is going to see them except you in a muddy field on a wet night probably. A lot of the case cleaning accessories are just the loading companies selling you on an idea. I know its nice to show people your nice shiny reloads but its just window dressing. Edited May 18, 2013 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
308win Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 If they are just loads for your own general use why clean them? I know it looks nicer and I usually do put them through the tumbler but don't get drawn into the idea that you have to. Nobody is going to see them except you in a muddy field on a wet night probably. A lot of the case cleaning accessories are just the loading companies selling you on an idea. I know its nice to show people your nice shiny reloads but its just window dressing. I always clean my brass, either through the tumbler with a few drops of Auto Glym resin shine. OR If im doing a few .204 rounds i put into a battery drill chuck. Take a old green scouring pad and just clean the top half of the case (because i also number how many firings my cases have had) concentrating on the neck. -- the .308 cartridge will not fit. Having clean brass makes it easy to inspect cases for buring and its clear to see any split necks. Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 6 minutes in Morrisons cheap cola then rinse in tap water for a few minutes........come out shining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Becarefull when using chemical cleaners. Cillit Bang can destroy the brass making it very brittle. You can get a tumbler for £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Mark you have been offered some very good advice and a few ideas I may try, be aware that repeated tumblings can work harden the necks to a degree. I agree with Vince and a couple others and just use a battery drill and some Scotch Brite pads/steel wool and they come out nicely. If you have extra time, spend it annealing the necks---more benefit to accuracy than shiny brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Ultrasonic you won't end up with shiny brass but you do get the residue off the inside of the cases and the primer hole which is all I'm really concerned with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 You can get a ultrasonic cleaner from maplins for £29.99 and some of there cleaning liquid for £5.99 not a bad price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Or buy the one I'm selling £15 collected but will post for the cost. Or buy the one I'm selling £15 collected but will post for the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Someone on here said that they placed some cases in a net bag and put them through a washing machine cycle. They stated that the cases were shining and no damage was done to them. I have'nt tried this myself, but may do so with some old cases. That was me! I stuck cases into a thick hiking sock then placed it into the pocket of a pair of trousers-then put it on a normal 40 degree wash.You do need to stick the sock into a pocket to prevent the cases necks from being damaged,but yes-they do come out clean. However,i tried the Cocacola method earlier.I left 20x 7.92 cases to soak for an hour and literally just rinsed them with clean water. Im quite impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) That's a brave man putting them in for an hour, they look that good after 6 mins if you shake it up! Edited May 26, 2013 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 That's a brave man putting them in for an hour, they look that good after 6 mins if you shake it up! I've got a fair amount of this brass so even if they were ruined it wouldnt upset me.I poured coke over them then had a bath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I've got a fair amount of this brass so even if they were ruined it wouldnt upset me.I poured coke over them then had a bath! That must have been a hell of a lot of coke you used, if you had a bath in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Someone on here said that they placed some cases in a net bag and put them through a washing machine cycle. They stated that the cases were shining and no damage was done to them. I have'nt tried this myself, but may do so with some old cases. Think that was amazed who does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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