bluetopper
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I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
I agree, I don't decap my brass first either. And I don't use the pins either. The pins mostly just clean inside the case and the primer pocket. The Wet Tumbler will clean the outside of the cases without them.I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
Depends on how long you're going to store your brass. Wet tumbled (and rain soaked) primers will seize in the pockets if left in the brass over a period of time. The walls of the primer will stay in the pocket when depriming, called a "ringer". If you plan on storing your brass I recommend removing the primers first.I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
Unless it somehow prevents simultaneous sizing, flaring, powder charging, bullet seating, and crimping, and, depending on the press, priming on a different part of the stroke, then no.Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press?
i do not decap first.I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
Pins do a much better job of cleaning inside the cases, deprimed or not.I thought the reasons for wet tumbling were to eliminate dust and clean inside the case AND clean the primer pockets. I don't see the benefit of using pins if you aren't going to deprime first. Seems it just adds another step for no real benefit.
chris
Right, I once bought some cleaned and bagged brass that was subject to ringers. And a friend brought me some range pickup that had been wetted for a while, same deal.Wet tumbled (and rain soaked) primers will seize in the pockets if left in the brass over a period of time. The walls of the primer will stay in the pocket when depriming, called a "ringer".
I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press?
Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
Sure, you can wet tumble with primers still in. You just need to be sure you allow the brass to dry completely before running them through a progressive press. Water can be trapped inside the primer cavity and take a long time to dry out.I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
To each his own! Do what works best for you.I’m just getting into cleaning brass using SS media and I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
Luckily there isn't a hard and fast rule that says that you HAVE to.I’m reading most people decap their brass first. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose in having a progressive reloading press? I mean really. I’m just not going to do it.
That is pretty much the reason for wet tumbling...with pins. Decapping first allows flow through the flash hole which usually results in cleaner cases and faster drying.I thought the reasons for wet tumbling were to eliminate dust and clean inside the case AND clean the primer pockets. I don't see the benefit of using pins if you aren't going to deprime first. Seems it just adds another step for no real benefit.
chris
Agreed. I bought one at the same time I bought my wet tumbler. I've never had any issues from water left over in un-deprimed brass, but I always use the dryer.I have wet tumbled with spent primers left in place, but I wouldn’t personally do so without a brass dryer. There is just too much opportunity for water to hang up and cause problems later in process. $65 for a dryer/dehydrator is cheap insurance.