Never thought of using a rock tumbler for cleaning cartridge cases.
For dry tumbling, I use a Midway vibratory tumbler I've had since da '90s, 14" to 15" bowl ( got it that big so could also use it to clean shotshells for reloading), walnut media and corncob with polish to finish. Downside is each case has to be checked for walnut or corncob bits inside.
For wet cleaning, I use a Lyman Turbo Sonic. It's quick! Has become my principal cleaner! It does clean the primer pockets and inside cases very well. You can use the Lyman cleaning solution OR a Simple Green and water solution (smells great).
I always preheat whatever cleaning solution I pick in the microwave before putting it in the Turbo Sonic. That's quicker than waiting for the Turbo Sonic built in heater to bring the solution to heating temp before putting in the brass cases.
Now, Harbor Freight sells the Central Machinery Ultra Sonic Cleaner at a bit less than 2/3 the price of the Lyman Turbo Sonic, (looks the same, both have vibration and heat). If I didn't have the Lyman , I would get the Central Machinery Ultra Sonic Cleaner from Harbor Freight.
To speed up the wet cleaning and get to the reloading, I use a Frankford Arsenal 5 tray Brass Dryer. (Looks the same as my old cheap food dehydrator I've used to make jerky, so if you have one of those to make jerky, you can get double duty).
For dry tumbling, I use a Midway vibratory tumbler I've had since da '90s, 14" to 15" bowl ( got it that big so could also use it to clean shotshells for reloading), walnut media and corncob with polish to finish. Downside is each case has to be checked for walnut or corncob bits inside.
For wet cleaning, I use a Lyman Turbo Sonic. It's quick! Has become my principal cleaner! It does clean the primer pockets and inside cases very well. You can use the Lyman cleaning solution OR a Simple Green and water solution (smells great).
I always preheat whatever cleaning solution I pick in the microwave before putting it in the Turbo Sonic. That's quicker than waiting for the Turbo Sonic built in heater to bring the solution to heating temp before putting in the brass cases.
Now, Harbor Freight sells the Central Machinery Ultra Sonic Cleaner at a bit less than 2/3 the price of the Lyman Turbo Sonic, (looks the same, both have vibration and heat). If I didn't have the Lyman , I would get the Central Machinery Ultra Sonic Cleaner from Harbor Freight.
To speed up the wet cleaning and get to the reloading, I use a Frankford Arsenal 5 tray Brass Dryer. (Looks the same as my old cheap food dehydrator I've used to make jerky, so if you have one of those to make jerky, you can get double duty).
