Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
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Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
Actually, I'd be interested in the different types of case-tumbling media you all use, and what differences you've found - I've heard walnut shells, corncobs, even rice, and with/without all sorts of 'polishing' additives.
Anyhow, when is the media done-for? I've used the same big batch of walnut hulls for hundreds and hundreds of cases, and if there's any less cleaning, it's been such a slow change I don't notice.
I haven't tried Sixgun's recommendation for washing the media (or at least he said you can wash corncob media - dunno about walnut hulls...?), and was trying to decide if it was worth bothering to do so, or do so yet, anyway.
Anyhow, when is the media done-for? I've used the same big batch of walnut hulls for hundreds and hundreds of cases, and if there's any less cleaning, it's been such a slow change I don't notice.
I haven't tried Sixgun's recommendation for washing the media (or at least he said you can wash corncob media - dunno about walnut hulls...?), and was trying to decide if it was worth bothering to do so, or do so yet, anyway.
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
No help here.. I'm in the same situation... I've been using the same stuff over & over ...Never with any additive... Have what's left over when I bought a large box to charge the tumbler when I bought it and thought I might need more sooner than later...
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
I have found it gets dirty from the crud coming off cases. I just cut several paper towels into several pieces, let the paper towels pick up the dirt. Seems to work well and if necessary you can put some polishing cmpound or sum such in after the paper towel trick. It is usually good for a year or two of frequent use. ATB
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
I have used both corn cob and walnut media in my vibratory tumbler.
I don't count the number of cases, or loads in the tumbler but after a while the media just gets filthy and worn out.
I tell when by how the cases come out. When new the media leaves them clean and shiny. When it's done for the cases come out mostly clean, but dull.
I've tried the additive sold by Dillon and I've tried the used dryer sheets in my media. Both work for one or two batches but not enough to matter.
My current batch is pretty much done for.
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I don't count the number of cases, or loads in the tumbler but after a while the media just gets filthy and worn out.
I tell when by how the cases come out. When new the media leaves them clean and shiny. When it's done for the cases come out mostly clean, but dull.
I've tried the additive sold by Dillon and I've tried the used dryer sheets in my media. Both work for one or two batches but not enough to matter.
My current batch is pretty much done for.
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
THE TUMBLING MEDIA WILL BECOME FULL OF DIRT AND THEN IT NEEDS CLEANED OR TOSSED OUT. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE BY HOW THE MEDIA TUMBLES WHEN CLEAN [ IN A CIRCLE ] OR HOW IT TUMBLES WHEN IT IS FULL OF DIRT [ IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS BOUNCING AROUND ]
I USE CORNCOB IN 50lb BAGS FROM THE BUILDERS SUPPLY WHERE SANDBLASTERS ETC BUY THEIR STUFF. IT IS $20.00 A BAG OR SO. WHEN IT IS DIRTY I TOSS IT IN THE TRASH AND RE-FILL THE TUMBLER WITH NEW 1014[?] GRIT COB AND THEN CHARGE IT WITH AS SQUIRT OR TWO OF DILLON'S TUMBLING POLISH. RUN IT FOR FIVE MINUTES AFTERWARDS TO DISTRIBUTE THE POLISH AMONG THE MEDIA.
SOMETIMES I ALSO MIX LYMAN WALNUT HULLS WITH IT [ 5 [CORNCOB] TO 1[WALNUT HULLS ] ] AS THOSE HULLS ARE ALREADY CHARGED WITH POLISHING COMPOUND AND IT IS THE REAL McCOY I'LL TELL YOU !!!
I USE CORNCOB IN 50lb BAGS FROM THE BUILDERS SUPPLY WHERE SANDBLASTERS ETC BUY THEIR STUFF. IT IS $20.00 A BAG OR SO. WHEN IT IS DIRTY I TOSS IT IN THE TRASH AND RE-FILL THE TUMBLER WITH NEW 1014[?] GRIT COB AND THEN CHARGE IT WITH AS SQUIRT OR TWO OF DILLON'S TUMBLING POLISH. RUN IT FOR FIVE MINUTES AFTERWARDS TO DISTRIBUTE THE POLISH AMONG THE MEDIA.
SOMETIMES I ALSO MIX LYMAN WALNUT HULLS WITH IT [ 5 [CORNCOB] TO 1[WALNUT HULLS ] ] AS THOSE HULLS ARE ALREADY CHARGED WITH POLISHING COMPOUND AND IT IS THE REAL McCOY I'LL TELL YOU !!!
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
I buy Lizzard Litter form PetsMart. This is crushed walnut shells. A large bag lasts a long time.
To clean I toss in a couple of Dryer sheets, you use in the clothes dryer. Each time I use the Vibrator/cleaner. They usually come out almost Black.
To clean I toss in a couple of Dryer sheets, you use in the clothes dryer. Each time I use the Vibrator/cleaner. They usually come out almost Black.
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
+1, I do the same. Way cheaper than buying name brand media and works great.Lefty Dude wrote:I buy Lizzard Litter form PetsMart. This is crushed walnut shells. A large bag lasts a long time.
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Re: Reloading - does Tumbling Media 'go bad'...?
Back when I shot IPSC, I used up a lot of media and found that corn cob just doesn't cut it like walnut hulls. They do wear out though. All those little sharp corners wear off and it has to be replaced after about a 100,000 cases. Now days I use the walnut hulls with polish additive for everything, the bulk of my loading is for the 44-40 CAS loads. Since I mostly shoot black, the cases get de-primed and washed before going in the tumbler. Makes it stay a lot cleaner over time. There are industrial supply houses that carry walnut hulls and can sell them to you for a much better price than one of the reloading companies. That's if you have a need for 50 lbs. of media.
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