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STAINLESS STEEL MEDIA Reviews & Ratings

SINCLAIR STAINLESS STEEL POLISHING MEDIA

5 lbs. of hard-working stainless steel tumbling media that easily cleans the most heavily tarnished cases, both inside and out - including the primer pockets - without harming the brass. Stainless steel media never wears out and never needs renewing like treated organic media. For wet tumbling use, do not dry tumble. Not for use in vibratory tumblers.

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Reviews Summary

Users rave about the 'STAINLESS STEEL MEDIA' for brass cleaning, noting it effectively renews brass cases and thoroughly cleans primer pockets. While many appreciate its cleaning prowess, concerns about pins getting stuck in cases and rusting arise. Overall, it's seen as a superior alternative to traditional media, though users recommend caution and proper usage tips.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Cleaning Efficiency

85%

A significant majority of reviewers highlight the superior cleaning ability of the stainless steel media. Users report that it leaves brass cases looking brand new and cleans even hard-to-reach areas like primer pockets effectively, making it a preferred choice among reloaders.

Product Usage Tips

70%

Many reviews include valuable tips for optimal use of the media, such as the importance of not using it dry, combining it with dish soap and Lemi Shine, and ensuring proper rinsing and drying procedures to avoid rusting. This theme emphasizes the learning curve associated with the product.

Potential Issues

65%

Several users caution about potential downsides, including stainless pins getting stuck in cases and the possibility of rust if not dried properly. While issues do exist, they don't overshadow the product's excellent cleaning results, underscoring the need for careful usage.

Comparative Superiority

75%

Reviewers repeatedly compare the stainless steel media favorably against traditional cleaning methods like corn cob and walnut media, noting that nothing else comes close to achieving the same cleanliness, especially in primer pockets and the overall finish of the brass.

User Experience and Recommendations

80%

Several reviews indicate long-term satisfaction, with users who have tried various cleaning methods consistently recommending stainless steel media for its effectiveness. The common sentiment is that once users switch to this product, they don't look back to older methods.

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Stainless Steel Tumbling Media

The little stainless steel pins do a great job in cleaning brass. They really do clean the primer pockets. I use a RCBS Sidewinder tumbler. The inside of the case (223) is also much cleaner.

great stuff but it will rust quickly!

As all the others have said (and I have seen from using this) Stainless steel media is the way to go. Just follow the recipe as has been given here before and your cases come out looking like gold inside and out. Make doubly sure this media is spread out thinly to dry or dried immediately in the oven. In my case I left it in a strainer basket to drain and dry overnight and the next morning there was noticeable rust on the pins. It is also magnetic, so a decent magnet will pick up the little stray pins. A higher grade of SS wouldn't rust as quick, but if you know about this issue, it's not a big deal.

Works great!

I purchased a Thumbler's Tumbler kit with the stainless media. The combination works extremely well with a 4 hour tumble. I use a timer so the tumbler isn't constantly running if I leave for work. The only word of caution is to properly inspect each case for stray stainless tubling media that may wind up stuck in the flash holes. I also use a magnet to pick up pieces of stainles s media that escape the case separator process. Use hot water to rinse off the cleaned cases and allow them to dry overnight.

Lack of instructions

Owning a tumblers tumbler I thought I would give the steel pins a try. The pins do clean up the tarnished cases but they also attack the rubber insides of the T.T. Because of lack of instructions I used it dry. Later somewhere I read that you should use dishwashing detergent and water. Okay so if I had a how to use this product sheet I would not have messed up the insides of my tumbler.