Looking for some fine media that does not get stuck in primer pocket holes. Suggestions/suppliers?
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Re: Tumbling media
25/52 grit ground walnut shell (treat it yourself with a suitable ammonia-free metal polish).redcat wrote:Looking for some fine media that does not get stuck in primer pocket holes. Suggestions/suppliers?
Check eBay for walnut reptile substrate or lizard litter in 20/25Kg sacks, and verify the grit size with the vendor.
This *might* be suitable - verify the grit size with the seller:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192496178072
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Re: Tumbling media
Hi Derek :)
I use this,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302114987376
£22 for 5Kg, my Lyman 1200 Pro tumbler uses about 1.3Kg of it. There's also a 2.5Kg bag for £18
If you want to see it I can bring some to St. Giles, I'll be there tonight and Monday (early shift though!)
I use this,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302114987376
£22 for 5Kg, my Lyman 1200 Pro tumbler uses about 1.3Kg of it. There's also a 2.5Kg bag for £18
If you want to see it I can bring some to St. Giles, I'll be there tonight and Monday (early shift though!)
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Re: Tumbling media
Do you run this on it's own, or with added polish? How long does it take to clean a batch?
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Re: Tumbling media
Works much the same as the usual walnut/corn media just doesn't get stuck in the flash holes :)
As with the standard stuff you can add polish if you wish, just cut it with 2 parts isopropyl to stop it clumping.
As with the standard stuff you can add polish if you wish, just cut it with 2 parts isopropyl to stop it clumping.
There's room for all Gods creatures, next to the mash and gravy :)
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