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    Zilla Reptile bedding

    I have heard about reloaders who use pet litter for case cleaning so today, i bought a bag of this stuff.
    http://www.petco.com/product/102881/...e-Bedding.aspx
    I've been using corncob media for as long as i can remember and never had to replace it due to buying a large amount about 25 years ago. Today really opened my eyes to the benefit of fine walnut midia. I never saw anything from Lyman this fine and really had my doubts but all i can say is WOW! The brass looks new and is smooth as glass. You all have to try this stuff if you haven't.

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    I use this exclusively. I've been thinking about trying corn cob. The walnut reptile bedding cleans really well. But getting it out of a case like .223 and out of the primer pocket is a pain. (for me anyway)

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    Been using the stuff for several years now. Excellent stuff for the price. Beats Midway and Midsouth for price per pound and it works great.

    For small primer pocket cases I just tumble with the fired primer still in the case. I deprime as part of my resizing so I just use an RCBS Primer cleaner brush to clean out the primer cavity afterwards before I reprime the case.

    I use the walnut bedding as my first choice now.

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    If you want fine grain corn cob, Drillspot.com has two sizes.
    Free 3 Business Day Shipping with either one.

    $25.88 - Corn Cob Blast Media, 40 Lbs
    Nominal Dia. Max. 0.0551"
    Nominal Dia. Min. 0.0236"
    http://www.drillspot.com/products/49...bs_blast_media

    $23.11 - Corn Cob Blast Media, 40 Lbs
    Nominal Dia. Max. 0.0393"
    Nominal Dia. Min. 0.0167"
    http://www.drillspot.com/products/52...bs_blast_media
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    But some Nu-finish auto polish in with your walnut grind - even prettier

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    Fosters and Smith, a mail order pet store, is located about 45 minutes north of me and I picked up a lifetime supply of broken bags of walnut media for pennies on the dollar. I have so much reptile litter that I might have to buy a snake to use it all up...

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    Be carefull your brass may craw away and hide LOL

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    I use the same stuff some i get the grit is different sizes from bag to bag. The last i got is so fine sticking in primer pockets is not a problem.
    Reloading to save money I am sure the saving is going to start soon

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    I got a bag of that stuff, works great, but is very dusty. So I cover the top of my
    viberator to keep the dust in, and use a little braso.
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    1shirt, make sure the ammonia evaporates out of the Brasso before you add the brass. Just a tip.

    I've never done it but some claim a teaspoon of mineral spirts cutts down the dust. Might try it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1Shirt View Post
    I got a bag of that stuff, works great, but is very dusty. So I cover the top of my
    viberator to keep the dust in, and use a little braso.
    1Shirt!
    Take a used dryer sheet, tear it up into about 8 pieces and throw it into the mix. After each use, replace the dryer sheets. You'll see how much walnut dust and black soot they catch when you take them out. A paper towel works also, but just not as well.

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    Broken bags is probably the best deal out there...but for the rest of us, try here:

    http://www.epetproducts.com/index.ph...oducts_id=6903

    R-zilla English Walnut Shell Reptile Bedding
    50lb for $27.34 shipping $10.95

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    I bought a 50 pound bag of this stuff from the local grain elevator about 15 years ago and have given a bunch away too. Still have at least a third of a bag. If memory serves me correctly. I paid about $12 for the 50# bag. It comes in many different granulations too.

    http://www.gritocob.com/

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