wwillson Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 A couple years ago I was having trouble with noticeably inconsistent 45ACP reloads. I use Hodgdon Clays, so I gave Hodgdon a call and told them the problem I was having. The very first questions from the gentleman who answered the phone was, "Are you using anything in the tumbler to shine the brass?" I said yes that I was using Brasso. He said that the propellant will absorb enough oil from the left over Brasso that it will affect the burn rate/consistency. I stopped using the Brasso and my loads are again very consistent. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Personally like Dillon's media additive. No petro base, no amonia. Follow instructions and there'll not be any problemsBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 This must be the Dillon product you're referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yep! Unless they've changed it since I bought a bottle 10-12 years ago.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yep! Unless they've changed it since I bought a bottle 10-12 years ago.Bob Thanks for pointing this out - I'll have to give it a try!Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squibload Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I would be wary of using Brasso or any other chemical cleaner containing ammonia. Ammonia is great for removal of copper (think Sweets 7.62) and i would not want to keep something with ammonia in contact with my cases for any great length of time.For what it is worth I have found Lyman's Turbo media rejuvenator/polish effective and economical. Just a few hours in the tumbler with treated corn cob media and the cases have a nice burnished look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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