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Sport45 · April 17, 2008, 04:22 AM

For a revolver?

Dump the fired brass from the cylinder onto the bench or into a bucket. When done take the brass home, wipe with rag, and reload.

If it's not dirty you don't "need" to clean it. Vibratory tumblers aren't too expensive and I use a Lyman 1200. But it really isn't necessary to polish the brass all you have to do is get the dirt off and make sure there's no debris inside. Before I got my tumbler I used to dump range brass in the clothes washer with a load of rags. I'd shake it out and dry it in the oven at 215° for about an hour.

April 17, 2008, 04:22 AM	#4
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	For a revolver? Dump the fired brass from the cylinder onto the bench or into a bucket. When done take the brass home, wipe with rag, and reload. If it's not dirty you don't "need" to clean it. Vibratory tumblers aren't too expensive and I use a Lyman 1200. But it really isn't necessary to polish the brass all you have to do is get the dirt off and make sure there's no debris inside. Before I got my tumbler I used to dump range brass in the clothes washer with a load of rags. I'd shake it out and dry it in the oven at 215° for about an hour. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.