Walnut shell size?

pittbug · September 20, 2005, 09:42 PM

I bought some walnut shells in a tub which came pre-impregnated with some polish/cleaning compound from a local gun store. Since I have a 5 gallon bucket of 9mm cases and another full of .40's I'm looking to buy in bulk from another source. Does anyone know what the typical size of the ones in the tub from the gunstore might be? Unfortunately it doesn't say on the tub and the other sources list sizes such as 6/10 or 8/12.

thanks

n3twrkm4n · September 20, 2005, 10:05 PM

The best way to find out would be to call the gunshop up and ask them. Other than that gunstores usually carry a variety of items which may be different from store to store. Check around or look online.

If your referring to media to clean your brass with I'd suggest maybe using corn cob, you can order 15lb bags of it from www.midwayusa.com

http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe...**731***695***

They are a reliable dealer, and I'm not sure but I would think Walnut shells would cost more. I've never heard anything bad from corn cob media.

[Edit] Midway has a 5lb walnut media bag for the same price as the 15lb corn cob media... [EDIT]

35wailin · September 21, 2005, 07:16 AM

I've been using corn cob with good results since I started reloading over 15 years ago. I recently purchased more and the 7 pound size was the same price for walnut or corncob. I was considering trying walnut, but the dealer said that it leaves a bit of residue on the cases that must be wiped off. It also leaves a little red stain on your fingers. I ended up with more corn cob. I feel that it is more absorbant than walnut, so when the polishing power dimishes, you can top it up with an aftermarket polish like the Dillon stuff I use.

Leftoverdj · September 21, 2005, 09:21 AM

Try a pet supply store for either corncob or ground walnut hulls. Hulls are sold as lizard litter. Should be less than half gun store price. You want 1/8" grind or finer. For a more agressive effect, add some Old Dutch, Dutch Maid, or Bon Ami cleanser. Do NOT use Ajax.

The cleanser may leave a white film. It's harmless, but rolling the cases across a moist cloth will remove it if it bothers you.

pittbug · September 21, 2005, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the info.

My plan is to tumble the cases in walnut to scrub the dirty cases (a lot of the .40's are from an outside range), then use corn cob to polish and remove the red dust. I have about 10lbs of corn cob left and will be picking up more from Andersons.

I may also try mixing a batch of walnut and corn cob 50:50 and see how that turns out.

September 20, 2005, 09:42 PM	#1
pittbug Member Join Date: July 28, 2005 Location: PA, Shoot: PA, OH Posts: 51	Walnut shell size? I bought some walnut shells in a tub which came pre-impregnated with some polish/cleaning compound from a local gun store. Since I have a 5 gallon bucket of 9mm cases and another full of .40's I'm looking to buy in bulk from another source. Does anyone know what the typical size of the ones in the tub from the gunstore might be? Unfortunately it doesn't say on the tub and the other sources list sizes such as 6/10 or 8/12. thanks

September 20, 2005, 10:05 PM	#2
n3twrkm4n Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Posts: 629	The best way to find out would be to call the gunshop up and ask them. Other than that gunstores usually carry a variety of items which may be different from store to store. Check around or look online. If your referring to media to clean your brass with I'd suggest maybe using corn cob, you can order 15lb bags of it from www.midwayusa.com http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe...731695** They are a reliable dealer, and I'm not sure but I would think Walnut shells would cost more. I've never heard anything bad from corn cob media. [Edit] Midway has a 5lb walnut media bag for the same price as the 15lb corn cob media... [EDIT] __________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 > SELECT FROM users WHERE clue > 0 0 rows returned

September 21, 2005, 07:16 AM	#3
35wailin Junior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 6	I've been using corn cob with good results since I started reloading over 15 years ago. I recently purchased more and the 7 pound size was the same price for walnut or corncob. I was considering trying walnut, but the dealer said that it leaves a bit of residue on the cases that must be wiped off. It also leaves a little red stain on your fingers. I ended up with more corn cob. I feel that it is more absorbant than walnut, so when the polishing power dimishes, you can top it up with an aftermarket polish like the Dillon stuff I use.

September 21, 2005, 09:21 AM	#4
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Try a pet supply store for either corncob or ground walnut hulls. Hulls are sold as lizard litter. Should be less than half gun store price. You want 1/8" grind or finer. For a more agressive effect, add some Old Dutch, Dutch Maid, or Bon Ami cleanser. Do NOT use Ajax. The cleanser may leave a white film. It's harmless, but rolling the cases across a moist cloth will remove it if it bothers you.

September 21, 2005, 10:40 AM	#5
pittbug Member Join Date: July 28, 2005 Location: PA, Shoot: PA, OH Posts: 51	Thanks for the info. My plan is to tumble the cases in walnut to scrub the dirty cases (a lot of the .40's are from an outside range), then use corn cob to polish and remove the red dust. I have about 10lbs of corn cob left and will be picking up more from Andersons. I may also try mixing a batch of walnut and corn cob 50:50 and see how that turns out.