Thread: Tumbler or Sonic cleaner

Originally Posted by gqhoon

Tumbler leaves some carbon the necks of the cases, and helps bullet seating consistent and prevents cold-welding. So for me, using the tumbler saves me having to add an extra step over the ultrasonic, by not having to lube case necks after cleaning.

Is that the same for steel pin tumblers and natural media tumblers ? I was under the impression steel pins were pretty good at removing everything ?

Originally Posted by dannyb

Is that the same for steel pin tumblers and natural media tumblers ? I was under the impression steel pins were pretty good at removing everything ?

I don’t have any experience with steel pins or ceramic etc, so couldn’t comment.

But tumbler or vibratory cleaner with walnut media leaves a little carbon in the necks to be useful.