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Uncle Buck · June 20, 2011, 04:03 AM

DO not pour it on your Brass AND media. Pour it on the media, let it run for an hour and then add brass.

You run the risk of getting it in to the brass, where the media will be and as the "Highly Absorbent" media soaks up, it will clog your shells. You'll notice it particularly in rifle or bottle necked cases.

Let the corn cob absorb it first, add the brass and tumble.

You do not even have to use it, but I like the shiny, almost mirror looking finish, that is why I do it.

After several batches of tumbling, I add a little mineral spirits to the media (to refresh it) and will let that run until absorbed, then a little more wax. Media is cheap and a lot of guys just toss it when it gets dirty.

June 20, 2011, 04:03 AM	#5
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	DO not pour it on your Brass AND media. Pour it on the media, let it run for an hour and then add brass. You run the risk of getting it in to the brass, where the media will be and as the "Highly Absorbent" media soaks up, it will clog your shells. You'll notice it particularly in rifle or bottle necked cases. Let the corn cob absorb it first, add the brass and tumble. You do not even have to use it, but I like the shiny, almost mirror looking finish, that is why I do it. After several batches of tumbling, I add a little mineral spirits to the media (to refresh it) and will let that run until absorbed, then a little more wax. Media is cheap and a lot of guys just toss it when it gets dirty. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.