Walnut Media size

[Mudflap621]

So I’m in need of replacing my walnut media and I’m tired of paying stupid prices for Dillon or Lyman etc. I’ve found walnut media at places like Home Depot and harbor freight but unsure of which size to order. Any help would be appreciate or also other sources of media.

 

[Doom]

Walnut reptile bedding at PetsMart, etc.

 

[DP3]

So I’m in need of replacing my walnut media and I’m tired of paying stupid prices for Dillon or Lyman etc. I’ve found walnut media at places like Home Depot and harbor freight but unsure of which size to order. Any help would be appreciate or also other sources of media.

Mine says medium on bag pours out of necks but occasionally sticks in flash holes

 

[Steel head]

Walnut reptile bedding at PetsMart, etc.

This!

 

[Baron23]

So I’m in need of replacing my walnut media and I’m tired of paying stupid prices for Dillon or Lyman etc. I’ve found walnut media at places like Home Depot and harbor freight but unsure of which size to order. Any help would be appreciate or also other sources of media.

12-20 is the grind for walnut sold as media...and....wait for it...lizard cages. Same stuff, MUCH less $$.

 

[FLIGHT762]

Reptile bedding material is under the "Zilla" brand. Just bought some a month ago @ Pet Smart.

 

[Missalot]

Do you all get really bad dust from walnut shells?

 

[DP3]

Do you all get really bad dust from walnut shells?

It is a little dusty

Do you all get really bad dust from walnut shells?

 

[6.5SH]

Do you all get really bad dust from walnut shells?

Cut up dryer sheet helps with that.

 

[Mudflap621]

I’ve hear of using the reptile bedding so what does their 5qt bag weigh? I found media from HD for about $1 a lb delivered.

 

[Juggerxxx]

This is what I have had great success with.

 

[Doom]

Lizard litter doesn’t seem to create nearly the dust that corn cob did. But my tumbler is in a storage building so neither is a problem.

 

[Doom]

Nice part about the Lizard litter is mine never plugs the flash holes or primer pockets.

 

[sinister]

20-40 grit walnut media won't stick in flash holes. You can get it from distributors, or in 5-pound bags off amazon.

 

[marchboom]

Zilla Ground English Walnut Shells Desert Blend, from Amazon. Does not get stuck in flash holes.​

 

[Yondering]

Lizard litter doesn’t seem to create nearly the dust that corn cob did. But my tumbler is in a storage building so neither is a problem.

Corn cob doesn’t create dust, that’s walnut that is dusty.

The lack of dust is the main reason so many people use corn cob. Personally I’m done with walnut, just not worth the hassle and I’ve used all the tricks to deal with the dust. Corn cob is just easier.

 

[Mauser06]

I too use lizard bedding.


I run some additives so I don't have dust issues. A splash of mineral spirits and a squirt of NuFinish or whatever cleaner wax I have handy every so often. Let it run 10-15mins before I put my brass in.



I usually put mine in and goto bed and get it out the next day. Comes out nice and clean...shiny and slick.

 

[Yondering]

Also just use a good case polish like Dillon makes. So many people want to substitute some sort of home remedy from under the sink, but a $10 bottle of case polish lasts several years and works a lot better than car wax, Lemishine, etc.

 

[Mudflap621]

Ended up ordering the zilla bedding I’ll give it a whirl thanks folks.

 

[Steel head]

Cut up dryer sheet helps with that.

This
Even chunks of paper towel help