If you're getting into reloading Ammo, you're going to need a brass tumbler. Also known as a case tumbler, they're an essential part of brass case preparation. Brass cleaning (also known as case cleaning) will keep your reloads top-quality and reduce any variables. It also helps to keep your guns cleaner, reducing the buildup of fouling and unwanted gunk.![]()
A brass tumbler uses case tumbling media, like corn cob, walnut shells, stainless steel, or other tumbler media to clean any residual powder or fouling and return the cases to a near-new shine. They do this either by a rotary tumbler or vibratory case tumbler.
After the case tumbler is done, you simply use a media separator or media sifter that essentially works like a colander to get all of the media off of your brass cases.
All of the big names in reloading make brass tumblers, including:
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