Wet Tumbling with SS Chips Instead of Pins: is this normal?

[Agent Entropy]

Looks like the sharp edges and points of the SS chips are abrading the surface of the brass. I imagine this results in loss of some of the brass. Though minute, does that loss add up to something to be concerned about after 6-8 cleanings? Is this normal?

 

[Dogtown]

No, that is not normal. Chips with sharp edges, not designed for brass, will do that. Stick with the SS pins.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Jesus, they changed the OAL and shoulder angle too? Where do I find some of these chips that will change 223 brass into 308?

All jokes aside, that ain’t right.
Have you tried tumbling them for a shorter amount of time?

 

[KZP]

Try Brass Juice cleaner. Does not require stainless media to clean. I don't tumble as often as I used to, but when I do I use Brass Juice.

BRASS JUICE CASE WASH

No Stainless Steel Media Required Designed for use with sonic cleaner and rotary tumblers Removes fouling, tarnish and oxidation from brass cases Cleans cases inside and out including primer pockets Made in the USA Brass Juice Case Wash is formulated to remove carbon buildup, tarnish and...

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[Agent Entropy]

Jesus, they changed the OAL and shoulder angle too? Where do I find some of these chips that will change 223 brass into 308?

All jokes aside, that ain’t right.
Have you tried tumbling them for a shorter amount of time?

Not yet. Honestly, I don't have that much of a problem with pulling pins out of the case necks; if it's going to persist, I'll toss the chips. Just don't have the time or energy to go through troubleshooting what I thought would be plug-and-play.

 

[alamo5000]

What kind of chips are you using? The ones from Southern Shine work great.

 

[Agent Entropy]

Try Brass Juice cleaner. Does not require stainless media to clean. I don't tumble as often as I used to, but when I do I use Brass Juice.

BRASS JUICE CASE WASH

No Stainless Steel Media Required Designed for use with sonic cleaner and rotary tumblers Removes fouling, tarnish and oxidation from brass cases Cleans cases inside and out including primer pockets Made in the USA Brass Juice Case Wash is formulated to remove carbon buildup, tarnish and...

www.thereloadingstation.com

Do you know where I could find the SDS on it?

 

[Agent Entropy]

What kind of chips are you using? The ones from Southern Shine work great.

Etsy shop "AmmoBrass". I messaged them with pictures, we'll see what they come back with.

 

[KZP]

Do you know where I could find the SDS on it?

Nope, haven't seen one anywhere. You could email them to find out