Tumbler or Ultrasonic?

[Grousekeeper84 2]

Hi

I have recently started reloading and was wondering if I should get a tumbler or an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning my brass as its pretty much the last bit of kit i need to get! What are the pros and cons of each one?

 

Thanks for any help

[coldweld 65]

Tumbler :- drop in 100+ cases switch on and leave hr or so.

 

Ultrasonic :- drop in 25-50 cases leave for a few min, then dry .

 

i have both but use tumbler most. Would not say it is better than ultrasonic just i find it less hassle.

Edited April 25, 2012 by coldweld

[jc43 3]

I use a small ultrasonic from lidl's, take out the plastic liner fill with warm water a couple of teaspoons of cream of tartar powder, 10-12 decapped cases ,two or three , three min; cycles they come out shining inside and out ,rinse in warm water ,i put them on a rad ; to dry , never used a tumbler so cant comment.

[shootlodge 146]

ultra sonic dont take up much room & cleans well , if you like a shine use a tumbler.

[dully1963 4]

I use a small ultrasonic from lidl's, take out the plastic liner fill with warm water a couple of teaspoons of cream of tartar powder, 10-12 decapped cases ,two or three , three min; cycles they come out shining inside and out ,rinse in warm water ,i put them on a rad ; to dry , never used a tumbler so cant comment.

Hi never heard of cream of tartar powder being used any chance you could post a picture of a cleaned case might give it a try myself

[jc43 3]

[jc43 3]

hi dully1963 Sorry for the delay in answering,I read somewhere that the cream of tarter does not affect the brass as detergent or washing up liquid might , so i've only ever used COT , the cases are as clean inside as out , had do do a seperate post from the photo; , could'nt sus out how to get it all together ,JC