HI all,
i have about a 1000 pieces of 9mm brass which is in desperate need of cleaning, its a combination of once fired, twice fired and range brass. Given how 2016 has gone for me i havent had the funds for a tumbler, even a cheap one.
So yesterday i decided I was going to clean this brass somehow and this is the method i settled on.
An old Tupperware container that wont be used for food again, white vinegar, water and dishwashing liquid.
I made a solution using
1/4 cup of white vinegar
3/4 cup of hot water
generous squirt of dishwashing liquid
pour over the brass in the container and seal up.
I shook it for about a minute and then let the container sit in the sun. i then shook it for about 30 seconds and let it sit again.. repeated this for a couple of more times. Once i am done, i strain out the mixture and then run the brass under cold water for a few minutes to remove all residue.
It was a beautiful day yesterday so i laid out a towel on my deck and spread out the brass to dry.
Before
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After
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Ok so its not a tumbled, shiny new brass look but i think they will do for reloading and i can see if there is any issues with the cases. I tossed two that were cracked.