Zilla Reptile bedding

[Flash]

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/Zilla-Ground-English-Walnut-Shells-Reptile-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.

[MikeACP]

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)

[bruce drake]

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.

Bruce

[bumpo628]

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/499763/econoline_526020g-40_40_lbs_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/521055/econoline_526040g-40_40_lbs_blast_media

[Artful]

But some Nu-finish auto polish in with your walnut grind - even prettier

[man.electric]

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...

[shotman]

Be carefull your brass may craw away and hide LOL

[RP]

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.

[1Shirt]

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!:coffeecom

[jcwit]

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.

[rsrocket1]

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!:coffeecom

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.

[maxidiesel]

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

http://www.epetproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_301&products_id=6903

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

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[Trapaddict]

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/

Jeff