Will this work? - The Firearms Forum

FTK87 · 02-16-2010, 09:45 PM

I was wondering if I would be able to tumble brass that has a fresh primer in it. I wouldn't think the walnut would harm it, but figured I would see if anyone else has tried this.

Thanks, Kyle

howlnmad · 02-16-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FTK87

I was wondering if I would be able to tumble brass that has a fresh primer in it. I wouldn't think the walnut would harm it, but figured I would see if anyone else has tried this.

Thanks, Kyle

If youlre talking about just sized and primed brass, I wouldn't do it. There's a chance of media lodging in the flash hole. loaded rounds I run through all the time to clean off lube.. I'm sure someone will be along to advise against it due to possible detonation but I've never had a problem and I know others do it as well.

312shooter · 02-16-2010, 10:42 PM

listen to howlnmad thats exactly what will happen, dont do it.

FTK87 · 02-16-2010, 11:26 PM

Thats what I was afraid of, so I asked beforehand. I'll just go ahead and run them through after I load them.

Thanks

LDBennett · 02-17-2010, 06:44 AM

If you use a case sizing lubricant like RCBS's lube for their pad (and a spray lube if it is water soluable) then the lube wipes off with a damp cloth. I do not like the idea of tumbling (or vibrating) loaded ammo. If it is not a safety issue, I wonder what happens to the powder. Does it break up physically (which effects the burning rate)? I know, lots of you out there do it but I don't for the stated reasons or questions that come to mind.

LDBennett

carver · 02-17-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LDBennett

If you use a case sizing lubricant like RCBS's lube for their pad (and a spray lube if it is water soluable) then the lube wipes off with a damp cloth. I do not like the idea of tumbling (or vibrating) loaded ammo. If it is not a safety issue, I wonder what happens to the powder. Does it break up physically (which effects the burning rate)? I know, lots of you out there do it but I don't for the stated reasons or questions that come to mind.

LDBennett

Again, I vote along with LDBennnett. Lube should be easy to wipe off, and in a lot less time than it would take to clean it in your tumbler. Don't know for sure if tumbling will cause powder problems, but I wouldn't take the chance of tumbling loaded rounds.

bntyhntr6975 · 02-17-2010, 09:14 AM

Yes, the media may and probly will get stuck in the flash hole. But, it won't get stuck to the point of causing the round not to ignite. When the primer goes off, the blast from it will clear the flash hole, and the round goes off just fine. Tried it (on purpose) on a few rifle loads as well as pistol rounds just to see what would happen. Even though I know that it won't cause a problem, I still don't do it. But its nice to know that if it gets overlooked, it will still work just fine. As for tumbling live ammo, tried that too. That conversation has been discussed in another thred over the last couple days. No problems there either.

howlnmad · 02-17-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bntyhntr6975

Yes, the media may and probly will get stuck in the flash hole. But, it won't get stuck to the point of causing the round not to ignite. When the primer goes off, the blast from it will clear the flash hole, and the round goes off just fine. Tried it (on purpose) on a few rifle loads as well as pistol rounds just to see what would happen. Even though I know that it won't cause a problem, I still don't do it. But its nice to know that if it gets overlooked, it will still work just fine. As for tumbling live ammo, tried that too. That conversation has been discussed in another thred over the last couple days. No problems there either.

I9e had some walnut media that has been tightly jammed in the flash hole to the point I had to use my flash hole de-burring tool to free them. You're willing to put an obstruction in the flash hole but not put ammo in a vibrating cleaner. Just asking, not trying to make enemies.

old semperfi · 02-17-2010, 03:27 PM

NONONONONONONONO BEEN THERE DONE THAT NONONONONONO EVERYBODY IS RIGHT OLD SEMPERFI

JLA · 02-17-2010, 09:36 PM

Tumble clean empties or loaded rounds, no in between, its a a pain in the butt removing media from the flash hole if a primer is present...

guns4life · 02-18-2010, 02:21 PM

awwwww come on fellas that would make for an interesting thread shoulda let him do it ........nah just kiddin really that is a big no no

bntyhntr6975 · 02-19-2010, 01:27 AM

howlnmad: When did I say I won't tumble live ammo?? As I have stated recently, I DO tumble live ammo on occasion. Perhaps something was misread somewhere? Or mistyped? As for an obstructed flash hole, I was referring to one from the inside (when a primer is already installed). That is what I tried, with no ill results.

howlnmad · 02-19-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bntyhntr6975

howlnmad: When did I say I won't tumble live ammo?? As I have stated recently, I DO tumble live ammo on occasion. Perhaps something was misread somewhere? Or mistyped? As for an obstructed flash hole, I was referring to one from the inside (when a primer is already installed). That is what I tried, with no ill results.

My apologies hunter. It was a misread on my part. Sorry.

02-16-2010, 09:45 PM	#1
FTK87 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chouteau, Oklahoma Posts: 481	Will this work? I was wondering if I would be able to tumble brass that has a fresh primer in it. I wouldn't think the walnut would harm it, but figured I would see if anyone else has tried this. Thanks, Kyle __________________ I NEED .22-250 BRASS!!! http://www.OklahomaSportsmen.com -->

02-16-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: Will this work? listen to howlnmad thats exactly what will happen, dont do it. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

02-16-2010, 11:26 PM	#4
FTK87 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chouteau, Oklahoma Posts: 481	Re: Will this work? Thats what I was afraid of, so I asked beforehand. I'll just go ahead and run them through after I load them. Thanks __________________ I NEED .22-250 BRASS!!! http://www.OklahomaSportsmen.com

02-17-2010, 06:44 AM	#5
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,711	Re: Will this work? If you use a case sizing lubricant like RCBS's lube for their pad (and a spray lube if it is water soluable) then the lube wipes off with a damp cloth. I do not like the idea of tumbling (or vibrating) loaded ammo. If it is not a safety issue, I wonder what happens to the powder. Does it break up physically (which effects the burning rate)? I know, lots of you out there do it but I don't for the stated reasons or questions that come to mind. LDBennett

02-17-2010, 09:14 AM	#7
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 259	Re: Will this work? Yes, the media may and probly will get stuck in the flash hole. But, it won't get stuck to the point of causing the round not to ignite. When the primer goes off, the blast from it will clear the flash hole, and the round goes off just fine. Tried it (on purpose) on a few rifle loads as well as pistol rounds just to see what would happen. Even though I know that it won't cause a problem, I still don't do it. But its nice to know that if it gets overlooked, it will still work just fine. As for tumbling live ammo, tried that too. That conversation has been discussed in another thred over the last couple days. No problems there either. __________________ There is a fine line between paranoid and prepared.

02-17-2010, 03:27 PM	#9
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: Will this work? NONONONONONONONO BEEN THERE DONE THAT NONONONONONO EVERYBODY IS RIGHT OLD SEMPERFI

02-17-2010, 09:36 PM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Will this work? Tumble clean empties or loaded rounds, no in between, its a a pain in the butt removing media from the flash hole if a primer is present... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-18-2010, 02:21 PM	#11
guns4life V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 281	Re: Will this work? awwwww come on fellas that would make for an interesting thread shoulda let him do it ........nah just kiddin really that is a big no no __________________ If ever a time should come when vain and aspiring men shall posses the highest seats in goverment our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin SAMUEL ADAMS 1776

02-19-2010, 01:27 AM	#12
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 259	Re: Will this work? howlnmad: When did I say I won't tumble live ammo?? As I have stated recently, I DO tumble live ammo on occasion. Perhaps something was misread somewhere? Or mistyped? As for an obstructed flash hole, I was referring to one from the inside (when a primer is already installed). That is what I tried, with no ill results. __________________ There is a fine line between paranoid and prepared.