[Smokey Joe]

Losixx--There are a VAST number of Mickey-Mouse ways to avoid using a vibratory tumbler and corncob medium for cleaning brass. Most of them involve harsh chemicals, applying heat to the brass, considerable putzy hand labor, wetness which must be carefully dried and checked, or some combination thereof. Or even (ugh!) putting the brass through the dishwasher or the clothes washer.

I used to hand-wipe each case with a cloth moist with rubbing alcohol. Effective but putzy.

Look, you can spend time and effort and $$ re-inventing the wheel, and if it makes you happy, go for it. Some guys actually enjoy doing things the hard way. No skin off my nose.

If you just want clean brass with no hassle, get yourself a vibratory tumbler and some corncob medium, put the medium in the tumbler, put the brass in the tumbler, turn it on, and walk away for a couple hours. When you come back, Voila! Clean, dry brass, ready to resize and reload. No putzing.

If you can afford the rest of the reloading equipment, you can afford a tumbler--They ain't that pricey. They ARE that effective. The wheel is already here.