Case cleaning

[Jos Mur 0]

Is it possible to clean cases with CILLIT BANG cleaner or will it affect the brass in anyway?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated

Jos

[dave1372 83]

Pulled this info of their website :

 

Q: Can I use Cillit Bang Power Cleaner Grime & Lime on brass?

A: No - the pack information clearly states that this product is not suitable for brass. However, we would recommend Brasso

[clint 45]

vinegar & water mix , very good. put many cases in jar fill half with vinegar, half water, shake well leave over nite.wash off with warm water , leave dry by fire.

[dicehorn 38]

Actually the cleaning of your brass is not so important as we are led to believe (unless they have noticable stains etc) really having bright and shiny cases stood in your reloading block is only a 'feel good' factor.

 

Having said that, yes I clean my cases every time not - so much for the shine but more to do with being able when clean to examine them for signs of a split neck or case separation which would be difficult to spot otherwise.

 

Having tried the ultrasonic method I am once more back on the case tumbler. Brasso incidentally unless used sparingly is not recommended for your cases as it downgrades the nickel in the brass. The only thing I could suggest for the tumbler as an additive is 1/2 teaspoon of jeweler's rouge which will last a good 400 cases.

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

Actually the cleaning of your brass is not so important as we are led to believe (unless they have noticable stains etc) really having bright and shiny cases stood in your reloading block is only a 'feel good' factor.

 

Having said that, yes I clean my cases every time not - so much for the shine but more to do with being able when clean to examine them for signs of a split neck or case separation which would be difficult to spot otherwise.

 

Having tried the ultrasonic method I am once more back on the case tumbler. Brasso incidentally unless used sparingly is not recommended for your cases as it downgrades the nickel in the brass. The only thing I could suggest for the tumbler as an additive is 1/2 teaspoon of jeweler's rouge which will last a good 400 cases.

 

To do with the amonia content. Some people recommend leaving it to evaporate in the air before use but I think rouge is the better option, just don't breath it in

[cush 0]

Is it possible to clean cases with CILLIT BANG cleaner or will it affect the brass in anyway?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated

Jos

dig deep scrooge and buy a tumbler

[Jos Mur 0]

Is it possible to clean cases with CILLIT BANG cleaner or will it affect the brass in anyway?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated

Jos

dig deep scrooge and buy a tumbler

I'll just steel yours when your not looking or when you've not got your GLASSES on

Edited February 23, 2010 by Jos Mur

[Sidelock 10]

Cleaning cases does have use, it stops dirt being transfered and so keeps the muck out of the chamber, and you can see cracks before they split through. Tumbling is good but on old brass anneal the mouth after as it does work harden