Hornady is bringing to market a new solution to case cleaning: the Sonic Cleaner. Part of the Lock-N-Load series of reloading equipment, Hornady is claiming to bring “case cleaning to the next level.”
At about $135, the Sonic Cleaner is more expensive than a standard tumbler. However, it is potentially superior to standard tumbling.
From Hornady:
Hornady® Manufacturing has taken cartridge case cleaning to the next level with the new Lock-N-LoadTM Sonic Cleaner.TM A combination of intense ultrasonic cleaning action and a unique cleaning solution, One Shot® Sonic CleanTM, provide an extremely effective and efficient method to remove carbon residue and other foreign materials from the entire case.
Unlike tumblers, this sonic cleaner quickly cleans the inside of the case as well as primer pockets. The ultrasonic action creates microjets that blast carbon buildup off cases, small gun parts and equipment.
The Lock-N-LoadTM Sonic CleanerTM can hold up to two hundred 223 Rem cases or one hundred 308 Win cases. No other cleaning tool on the market even comes close.
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I have had no issues with tumbling in the past, but have recently been reading about people getting lead poisoning from the dust when they separate the brass and media. Since this is done in a liquid media will this result in minimal/no lead dust exposure?
This would eliminate the dust, but the problem then becomes heavy metals becoming soluble. I have used heavy duty sonicators in the laboratory to speed chemicals transition into the dissolved state. Honestly the only way to tell would be to analyze dust, and cleaning solution to see which contains a greater amount of heavey metals. Personally I don’t really believe ppl are getting lead poisoning just from media dust. There is probably an additional exposure source.
The 2 other commentors must work for the EPA. If you take the necessary precautions and Chelate your body you should have no problem with lead dust. I have been reloading and shooting for years and have had no ill effects. I am tired of the bureaucratic Arses looking in every nook and cranny to diminish our Constitutional Rights and stick their finger into everything we do. Next they will be in our bathrooms monitoring how many pieces of TP we use per visit.