Stainless pins stuck in case mouth

[Zbizzle911]

So I borrowed a buddy’s wet tumbler to try and see how I liked it. Man it gets the brass shiny. My only problem is 90% of the cases have at least one pin sideways in them. I had to remove them. Now I’m won’t if I need to re size the cases because some were pretty tight this is in my 6.5 creedmoor brass. I looked at the pins I have bought for my tumbler and they’re listed as 6.5 mm. So there’s the problem. Anyone else run into this? Do they make longer or shorter pins?

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[Timfoilhat]

A strong magnet will get you sorted.

 

[PepNYC]

So I borrowed a buddy’s wet tumbler to try and see how I liked it. Man it gets the brass shiny. My only problem is 90% of the cases have at least one pin sideways in them. I had to remove them. Now I’m won’t if I need to re size the cases because some were pretty tight this is in my 6.5 creedmoor brass. I looked at the pins I have bought for my tumbler and they’re listed as 6.5 mm. So there’s the problem. Anyone else run into this? Do they make longer or shorter pins?

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Check www.bcprecision.com. I believe the pins they have are the standard size but they have other shapes of SS tumbling media you may be able to use that won't get stuck.

 

[Zbizzle911]

Check www.bcprecision.com. I believe the pins they have are the standard size but they have other shapes of SS tumbling media you may be able to use that won't get stuck.

I actually just found a place on fb. It’s called southern shine media and it’s stainless chips. It’s smaller than the pins. You can get 5 pounds for $26 shipped. Going to give them a try I think.


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[Zbizzle911]

Here’s some screenshots of their fb page.

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[Zbizzle911]

Apparently they’re in Cherryville nc


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[PepNYC]

Apparently they’re in Cherryville nc


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Wow. Those are tiny. Let me know how they work. I'd be very interested to know.

 

[NoNameHaveI]

Haven’t run it to the issue you did with pins getting stuck in case mouths. My biggest concern with the chips as pictured would be getting some stuck in flash holes and not seeing them and breaking decapping pins. Curious to see how these work out.

 

[Zbizzle911]

Wow. Those are tiny. Let me know how they work. I'd be very interested to know.

Haven’t run it to the issue you did with pins getting stuck in case mouths. My biggest concern with the chips as pictured would be getting some stuck in flash holes and not seeing them and breaking decapping pins. Curious to see how these work out.

I ordered 5 lbs. We will see how it works. I will report back as soon as I get them and run some brass with it.

 

[Zbizzle911]

Heres a video Johnnys Reloading bench did on these chips

 

[PepNYC]

Heres a video Johnnys Reloading bench did on these chips

Looks promising.

 

[BigWaylon]

There’s a lot of other options besides pins. You could probably even find something big enough it wouldn’t go inside the brass (if that’s what you wanted) or get stuck in the flash hole.

I have a pound of this mixed media (4 shapes) to add to my pins if I ever decide to clean any baffles.

 

[Zbizzle911]

Got my new media in Friday. Ran two batches today. Dirtiest water I’ve seen. Really did a good job. I’m extremely pleased. @PepNYC @NoNameHaveI I didn’t get any stuck in the flash hole either.

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[PepNYC]

Those look great. I might give em a try. I don't really need 5lbs though. I have the little harbor freight rock tumbler so 2.5lbs would be plenty for me. Maybe I can find someone to go in halfsies.

Thanks for the follow up.

 

[dickieray]

Wow. Those are tiny. Let me know how they work. I'd be very interested to know.

I ordered some yesterday.......looking forward to trying them out when they arrive. I've been using pins for years and have never had that problem nor hanging up in the primer hole.

 

[Zbizzle911]

I ordered some yesterday.......looking forward to trying them out when they arrive. I've been using pins for years and have never had that problem nor hanging up in the primer hole.

I think you’ll be very satisfied. I am so far. I need a finer sifter or a media separator though bc some of the chips go through my sifter I’ve been using. It’s a kitchen one.


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[PepNYC]

I think you’ll be very satisfied. I am so far. I need a finer sifter or a media separator though bc some of the chips go through my sifter I’ve been using. It’s a kitchen one.


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This might work. Says 9mm but it'll work fine for 223/5.56

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019428744?pid=406549

Or you may have to go even finer like this one. The 1/50 - 1/100 will work.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP3D50S/ref=twister_B07D1NRT64?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

 

[Zbizzle911]

This might work. Says 9mm but it'll work fine for 223/5.56

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019428744?pid=406549

Or you may have to go even finer like this one. The 1/50 - 1/100 will work.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP3D50S/ref=twister_B07D1NRT64?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Thanks that bottom on should be just fine.


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[PepNYC]

Thanks that bottom on should be just fine.


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Hey do those chips have sharp edges? You think it would eventually rip the mesh on that sifter I sent you the link for?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP3D50S/ref=twister_B07D1NRT64?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

 

[Zbizzle911]

Hey do those chips have sharp edges? You think it would eventually rip the mesh on that sifter I sent you the link for?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP3D50S/ref=twister_B07D1NRT64?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

They have a point on them. I got that sifter and FART in today and gave it a try. I poured everything through the sifter I was using and used the one I got today to catch any that slipped through. Worked just fine.

 

[88Mustang]

I ordered 5 lbs last night. thanks