Case Cleaning Products

Shop case cleaning supplies at No Boring Guns for brass maintenance and preparation. The range includes case polishing products, case cleaning products, tumbling media, and complete maintenance solutions for brass cartridge cases used in reloading operations.

Clean brass cases are essential for consistent reloading results and equipment longevity. Dirty or tarnished cases can introduce contaminants into reloading dies, affect powder metering accuracy, and create chambering issues in firearms. Case cleaning also allows visual inspection for cracks, splits, and other defects that could cause dangerous failures.

Case cleaning products fall into two main categories: tumbling systems and chemical cleaners. Rotary tumblers use abrasive media – typically crushed walnut shells or corn cob – with optional brass case polish additives to remove carbon residue and restore shine through mechanical action. Vibratory tumblers work similarly but with different motion patterns. Both methods handle large batches efficiently and remain the standard for most reloaders.

Wet tumbling with stainless steel pins represents a newer approach, delivering superior cleaning inside case necks and primer pockets. The tradeoff is longer processing time and the need to dry cases thoroughly afterward. Chemical cleaners like those from Iosso offer targeted solutions for specific cleaning challenges, from carbon removal to tarnish restoration, without requiring tumbling equipment.

Choosing Case Cleaning Solutions

Media Selection

Crushed walnut shell media cuts through heavy carbon buildup aggressively but can be dusty and requires more frequent replacement. Corn cob media produces less dust, lasts longer, and creates higher polish levels when used with brass case tumbler polish additives. Many reloaders keep both types on hand – walnut for initial cleaning of heavily fouled cases, corn cob for final polishing. Media treated with polishing compounds combines cleaning and finishing in one step, saving processing time.

Polish and Cleaning Additives

Brass case polish compounds enhance media performance significantly. Liquid polishes coat media particles, increasing cutting action and leaving cases with mirror-like finishes. Dry polishing powders offer similar benefits with less mess. Chemical cleaners address specific problems – ultrasonic cleaning solutions work with ultrasonic cleaners for thorough degreasing, while metal brighteners remove oxidation and tarnish from cases stored long-term. Premium formulations clean without leaving residues that could affect powder or primers.

System Considerations

Tumbler capacity matters for volume reloaders – processing 500 cases takes considerably longer in a small tumbler than a large one. Noise levels vary between models, with rubber-lined bowls running quieter than bare metal. Wet tumbling systems require separating pins from cases after cleaning, typically using specialized separator devices. Chemical cleaning methods work best for small batches or cases needing targeted treatment rather than bulk processing.