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    Can the stainless stuff be used in a conventional tumbler? Or is a special bowl needed?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Normie View Post
    Can the stainless stuff be used in a conventional tumbler? Or is a special bowl needed?
    I think it needs to be used in a wet tumbler, the water comes out pretty black at the end
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    Ultrasonic cleaner does it for me, come out looking mint, just ordered a bigger one.

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    i reload on a tight budget
    i use my lathe with the 4 jaw chuck (chuck is off set) with a milo tin(free)
    i use ether rice, with braso
    or proper media walnut

    also use the lathe as my "powered" case trimmer

 

 

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