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  • Dawico

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    The usual sonic cleaners are about 1 liter. I have been contemplating the bigger Hornady 2 liter sized cleaner. When I was at the store looking I came across a RCBS 3 liter sonic cleaner.

    The prices don't differ enough to make a big difference and both are trusted brands so that is all kind of a wash.

    I am just thinking the bigger size would come in handy at times.

    Any reason to avoid a bigger cleaner? Would the results be the same regardless of size?

    Anybody have any experience comparing different sized cleaners? Anything I should know?

    Any other bigger sonic cleaners I should shop for? It would be nice to just throw in a whole rifle.

    I still haven't ruled out a cheapy from Harbor Freight. I know a few here use theirs and like them.

    I also plan on using soap and water so the expense of cleaning solution isn't a major factor either.

    Thanks for any input.
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    vmax

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    Are you already using a sonic cleaner and happy with how it does?
    I have just talked to some folks that tried them and went back to dry tumble or wet tumble.
     

    Dawico

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    I have not ever used a sonic cleaner.

    I plan to clean brass with it, but I also want to use it for gun parts and various other cleaning tasks.

    I think a sonic cleaner will be very handy to have.

    Most of my general brass cleaning will still be in a tumbler.
     

    Dawico

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    I have been researching and read some good reviews about the RCBS unit. I think it will be mine.

    I also read some good reviews about a couple multi-thousand units but I don't think I need them.
     

    Charlie

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    Sonic is sonic. Bigger is not better or worse except it takes more solution for a bigger one. I wouldn't be surprised if they are all made in China. I've been using one for at least 8 years (Harbor Freight) and it has worked just fine. Just my two bits.
     

    Dawico

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    Sonic is sonic. Bigger is not better or worse except it takes more solution for a bigger one. I wouldn't be surprised if they are all made in China. I've been using one for at least 8 years (Harbor Freight) and it has worked just fine. Just my two bits.
    I agree that they all probably come from China, as does most of the stuff we buy. I have heard good things about the HF units but I want something that will fit bigger items.
     

    A.Texas.Yankee

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    I would go bigger just because you can clean more stuff. Like a receiver or pistol for example

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    Lame Bear

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    I have a GemOro that looks like about 1 liter. A friend gave it to me 3 or 4 yrs. ago. It's been sitting in my garage ever sense. Now that I know what it is, and what it's for, what would be the simplest solution to use for gun parts. It does say use a strainer basket so parts don't contact tank surface. Would a basket have to be made of any special material? Everywhere I looked online they wants to sell you a " special " solution. Help me out.
     

    Dawico

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    I plan on using hot water and dish soap. Use some kind of plastic basket so the vibration doesn't hurt whatever you put in there. You don't want your metal parts rubbing against a metal basket.
     

    Lame Bear

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    I plan on using hot water and dish soap. Use some kind of plastic basket so the vibration doesn't hurt whatever you put in there. You don't want your metal parts rubbing against a metal basket.

    Thanks Dawico, Thats easy enough. This should be great for shotgun trigger assys., bolts, action parts. Rifle bolts.
     
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