primer pocket cleaning



  • I'd like to know what is using everyone to clean primer pockets and how clean is enough?



  • Using the rice tumbler gives a good enough clean; but when good enough isn't, I use a cordless drill with the appropriate sized Hornady PP cleaning tool.
    A 1X1/4"hex standoff with 8/32 threads allows the tool to mate with a drill.



  • I use a little wire brush tip from RCBS that attaches to a treaded handle. One quick twist and they are clean. I can run through 100 cases in about 5 minutes or so



  • I have a little tool from sinclair that goes into a chuck of a drill and it takes a couple of minutes to do 50 pieces of brass.