If you reload your own ammunition you know that step one is cleaning your brass. For years I’ve used dry media and for years I’ve been disappointed in the lack of shine it produces. I’ve tried both corn cob and walnut media with several different types of polish additives but I have never been able to reproduce the luster that professionally polished brass has.
Enter the new Stainless Tumbling media. It’s simply tiny stainless steel pins that roll around with your dirty brass along in water and dish soap to clean them brand new again.
So in an effort to keep this review as short as my attention span. IT WORKS. The process is as follows:
Although it seems there might be more hassle vs dry media, I’ve enjoyed working with it and the results have been better than anything I’ve had with any dry media. I believe it has the following advantages over traditional dry media:
A common question is if you can use your traditional vibrating tumbler with the stainless media. The answer is no. It’s a different process. I have the Extreme Tumblers Rebel 17 and I’ve been very happy with the results. If you are on a budget and can’t afford the $200 tumbler, you could try a $55 one from Harbor Freight, or follow the lead of one of my reloading friends and build one yourself like this: