I knock out most of the carbon in the primer pockets with a uniforming tool prior to cleaning. When done lightly, it doesn’t take out any additional material. The currently batch of cases have gone over 20 cleaning without losing any due to loose pockets.

I used to use Lemishine as the cleaning agent, but find the new Hornady solution works much better. After 10-15 min. the cases are spotless and shiny. The Branson has a 60 min. timer, so you only need to set it once.

I rinse them off with warm tap water and then give them a final dip in a bucket of warm water with a bit of Lemishine. This prevents water spotting from my hard water. Then I throw them in the empty boxes from cases of soda to dry overnight.

My system is reasonably quick. I cleaned 700 cases the other evening.

Primer pockets for once used brass come out completely clean. Multiple times fired brass may have a small percentage of primer pockets with some slight residue which comes off with a light rotary brass wire brush. In general this regimen works with 48 minutes of overall processing time. The cases are then dried using a shop grade hot air blower – or one used to tighten the covers on model airplane coverings.

Unlike vibratory methods there is no media residue inside the cases and the brass comes out almost as new ready for neck sizing and reloading.

CLICK on the link in the second paragraph and read the full Brownells’ article referenced. Brownells tested two different solutions and discussed the results of different “dwell times” with each. This will help you select the right dwell time for the results you want to achieve. Brownells tester also analyzes the performance of different solutions, both for cleaning ability and how they affect primer seating. That will help you chose among solution options.