jmorris
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Tell us more about how you clean corn cob media. I’m a tight SOB and like the idea.
See post #4.
I am dump in the yard guy too.
Tell us more about how you clean corn cob media. I’m a tight SOB and like the idea.
But he doesn't actually say much beyond that he does it.At 2:50 minute of video, Jerry Miculek talks about washing dirty corn cob media in cement mixer and drying on wire mesh fabric/window screen box and why window screen is used on top of wire mesh fabric, so drying corn cob media won't fall through.
How to clean your brass for reloading with Jerry Miculek
Jerry shows us a little bit about his methods of cleaning brass for reloading.Get your Official Team Miculek Firearm and second amendment T-shirts!http://mic...www.youtube.com
I did. Thanks but not the level of detail I was looking for.See post #4.
I am dump in the yard guy too.
Why anyone would want to dump it (with all the lead and other toxins) in their yard or garden is beyond me.
I doubt it is hot enough to be much of a problem. I wouldn't put it in a garden I was going to eat out of, but tossing it or spreading it somewhere won't create a superfund site either. Lead is found naturally in the soil.What is the acceptable way to dispose of "USED MEDIA MIX". My used media needs to be replaced, what do most re-loader' do with their used media? I have about 2-3 lbs to dispose of. Do most re-loaders put the USED MEDIA in the trash or is there a way to effectively remove any contaminants or recycle the media? What should I do with used media after cleaning Ammo Brass first to remove the polish then to remove the bullet lube after reloading? What should I do with my used media? It is Crushed Walnut and Crushed corn media. Thanks for your response and advise. Never thought of what to do with the media after cleaning!!
Wait, we compost chicken manure along with guinea pig pellets and pine shavings (Mini pig poop is too wet and takes too much time to compost ... Thinking about building a poop dryer). May have to run kitty litter into compost idea to my wife who runs multi-level worm farm for worm casting (Fastest way to turn kitchen scrap into compost ... Hands down).How many folks here grow their tomatoes in a used litter box?
Didn’t think so
Veggie only diet & composting are the keys. But even Milorganite (composted Milwaukee sewage sludge) is “approved” for garden use due to composting.Wait, we compost chicken manure along with guinea pig pellets and pine shavings (Mini pig poop is too wet and takes too much time to compost). May have to run kitty litter into compost idea to my green thumb wife.
Wind and warm/hot water to help dissolve waxy lube/sticky gunk.I'll try the bucket cleaning method...what does anyone suggest? Pound of corn cob in big bucket with some Dawn? Then slosh it around, rinse it, and dump on concrete driveway to dry?
Anything i'm missing?
ThanksWind and warm/hot water to help dissolve waxy lube/sticky gunk.
I did the same:
- Dumped media into 5 gallon bucket with warm/hot water and Dawn
- Stir. Rinse with water and drain.
- Spread out on tarp on driveway with corners/edges raised to hold media from blowing wind
Tell them you are recycling to save the planet.Neighbors will think I'm cleaning kitty litter!
Reloading is the ultimate recycling program:They already wonder about that clicky clack sound when I'm wet tumbling brass.
i dump the used media in a paper bag so it breaks down easier, then toss it in the trash.What is the acceptable way to dispose of "USED MEDIA MIX". My used media needs to be replaced, what do most re-loader' do with their used media? I have about 2-3 lbs to dispose of. Do most re-loaders put the USED MEDIA in the trash or is there a way to effectively remove any contaminants or recycle the media? What should I do with used media after cleaning Ammo Brass first to remove the polish then to remove the bullet lube after reloading? What should I do with my used media? It is Crushed Walnut and Crushed corn media. Thanks for your response and advise. Never thought of what to do with the media after cleaning!!
I can’t say in a pleasant way…….Anything i'm missing?
My cardiologist just called...said stop looking at that!Tell them you are recycling to save the planet.
Reloading is the ultimate recycling program:
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- Lead/tin/antimony/copper/zinc for bullets/brass come from dirt
- Ingredients for powder/primers also come from dirt
- We shoot bullets back into dirt and scatter powder/primer residue back on dirt
- Repeat until brass cases split or primer pockets enlarge
- We recycle unusable brass/spent primer for scrap metal
- I even recycle shot up aluminum soda cans and 2 liter bottles along with cardboard target backers (CA redemption center pay me back by weight ... I get back around $45-$120 each time I go depending on weight and I usually buy steaks/tri tip roasts on sale for wife and I and pork shoulder on sale for doggy treats)
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Great job. You are going to save the planet ... some day.Decided to give a try to cleaning corn cob.
Drying in the sun between two window screens to keep from blowing away.