Walnut vs Corn Cob

[1911Fan 1]

So I hear from some seasoned reloader on Sniper's hide that Walnut (Zilla lizard bedding at petsmart (10 bucks for 12 pounds) with 2 capfuls of nu-finish car polish will clean and shine my brass like new.

He went on to say that it is easier to separate from cases than the corn cob alone (especially for smaller cases like 5.56/.223).

 

Some others use corn cob to clean and then walnut to polish and some just combine the two with a capful of the Nu Finish polish or even some brasso when they can't get their hands on the Nu Finish. Seems they all agree this works better and faster than the Dillon or Cabela's polish with either media.

 

Would any of you professional reloaders like to offer some of your thoughts/ideas/experience with the above?

I will be cleaning .308, 30.06, 9mm, and 45ACP brass if that helps you address the separation of media from casings query.

 

Thanks in advance fellers!

[rscalzo 3]

I use walnut (Petsmart brand - wait for a sale..usually half off). It lasts longer and stays cleaner. To me, the corn corm seems to absorb the dirt more than walnut.

 

the only downside is the Petmart is next to a harley dealer...Can't leave with picking something up.

[docwalt 1]

I use walnut or rice to clean, and corn for polish.

[Mauser88 0]

I use only corn cob. Just add the NuFinish and your brass will blind you after a few hours.

[tbtrout 141]

I use only corn cob. Just add the NuFinish and your brass will blind you after a few hours.

 

+1

[docwalt 1]

Isn't it nice when you have to put on shades...to reload..

[XDJohnTact 49]

I have only used walnut so far. A little new finish and a bounce sheet and they are good to go.

[tbtrout 141]

definately a used dryer sheet. good point John

[Blackfox 1]

The best way to clean/polish brass, buy the little stones that jewelers uses to polish gold, they last a life time, or the bearing, (the small steel ball) when they get dirty wash them with hot water.

[docwalt 1]

Question.....What does the dryer sheet do?

[tbtrout 141]

The dryer sheets catch the dirt and dust. They work really well. I use a new one with each cleaning.

[tony357 386]

+1

[docwalt 1]

Good to know......thanks.