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Here's my results using corncob and Nu Finish tumbling overnight.
Batch two is in the tumbler now with crushed walnut and Nu Finish. Will post those results as well.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b8ce3f5503.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...64c3b95c9b.jpg
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Nickel is soooo pretty.
I bought some nickel pistol calibur brass from Wes so I could could tell which brass was for my wife’s Ruger revolver verse my other firearms. Easier to sort for reloading.
Great idea! I love nickel also! [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorpion Rider
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Did you size and trim before tumbling or after and would it make a difference?
I always tumble after sizing and trimming. I tumbled this stuff first to see what kind of results I could get.Quote:
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Thanks Cody. Figured if I tumbled then sized I would want to dry tumble agin after lubing and loading. Wet tumble after sizing should take that extra step out I think 😀
For sure.Quote:
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You're welcome! [emoji16]
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so purdy.... can't wait for mine....
I'm tumbling mine in crushed walnut shells with Cabelas polish. I've been pulling some cases every hour to evaluate progression; up to six hours now. It does get shinier but the fine orange peel texture doesn't really improve. Comparing to new Speer Lawman LE factory ammo, the surface finish is significantly more textured though as I sad its pretty fine. That said, the as delivered finish is adequate to load and shoot in my opinion. What other dry tumbling approaches have you found success with?
Wish I could see a closeup of your results, Cody.
I'm pulling 20 or so at six hours to load tonight and shoot tomorrow.
It's got a bit of a rough texture, the walnut cleans well and the corncob polishes better. I have a batch in walnut now using a different polish (Meguires) that's a more aggressive polish. Curious to see the results.Quote:
Originally Posted by zuikowarrior
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Mine has been sitting in the box for way too long. Has anyone had any luck with wet tumbling these? I ran a few through my last batch as a test and they came out almost black. Granted I did let them go longer than I intended, almost 2 hrs.
I don't wet tumble so I can't help there.
But everyone that dry tumbled have varying degrees of success. Check the Facebook page by doing a search. There might be info for wet tumbling.
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Cody, You should share some of that bling!! I missed it when he had it so would gladly take some off your hands lol
Lol! Depends on what you're willing to pay. It's all fully processed now and 500 pieces are primed.
I was hoping Wes would get some more SD109's in to fill those with... [emoji1696]
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LOL I was just messing with you. They are pretty that is for sure. Ya can't wait until things are back to normal and Wes is stocked again and not having to kill himself to keep up with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CodySPowell
I agree, I'm glad I make regular purchases year round but things have gotten ridiculous! Kinda wish I wasn't an "essential" employee, I'd drive over and help Wes out.
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Ya, I am stocked up as well and glad I do that as I don't like to deal with the panic stuff but still ordered a 44 Mag package just to keep Wes on his toes LOL. I am essential as well and live in Colorado so while I would love to help Wes I don't think I can make it LOLQuote:
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I've been on vacation this week. Yes, the trip was canceled so I went to the garage aka reloading room. Still had a bunch of nickel .223s and some z-max! As you can see they are ready to roll. I run them for around 4 hrs in corncob. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...396dbf1311.jpg
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