Description
If you've been fighting dirty primer pockets and dull case walls with corn cob or walnut media, wet tumbling with stainless pins is the upgrade that changes everything. This 5 lb supply of Frankford Arsenal 304 stainless steel pins drops into any rotary tumbler and, paired with a liquid solution, gets brass clean inside and out. The pins measure 1mm x 7mm, which is the sweet spot for working their way into case mouths, flash holes, and primer pockets that dry media simply can't reach.
What the Frankford Arsenal Pins Actually Do
Stainless steel tumbling is a wet process, so there's no grit or dust floating around your reloading bench. The pins tumble through a water and solution bath, scrubbing carbon and tarnish off every surface they touch. The result is brass that comes out looking close to factory new, with primer pockets clean enough to seat fresh primers without any extra prep. Because stainless is non-abrasive, it won't eat into your brass or round over case mouths the way harsher methods can, so your cases stay in rotation longer.
Living With Your Stainless Steel Media Pins
The pins are magnetic, which is the little detail that makes this whole system practical. When it's time to separate pins from brass, a transfer magnet makes short work of stray pins hiding inside cases, so nothing ends up in your sizing die or press. With proper rinsing and drying between sessions, this is a lifetime-use product. Five pounds is the standard charge for most mid to large rotary tumblers, so you've got enough here to run full loads of pistol or rifle brass.
This is the kind of reloading supply you buy once and forget about. It pairs naturally with a rotary tumbler and a magnetic separator, and it earns its keep every time you process a batch of range brass back to looking brand new.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Frankford Arsenal
- Manufacturer Part Number: 909191
- UPC: 661120091912
- Material: 304 Stainless Steel
- Pin Size: 1mm x 7mm
- Media Type: Magnetic Stainless Steel Pins
- Media Weight: 5 lbs
- Caliber/Gauge: Multi-Caliber / Universal
- Compatible With: Rotary Tumblers
- Function: Clean Cases
- Reusability: Lifetime Use
- Shipping Weight: 5.2 lbs
What’s Included
- 5 lbs of 304 stainless steel tumbling media pins
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the Frankford Arsenal stainless steel pins?
Each pin measures 1mm in diameter by 7mm long. That size is designed to work its way inside case mouths, flash holes, and primer pockets without getting stuck or wedged in the way larger media can. It's the standard pin size used in wet rotary tumbling.
Do I need a special tumbler to use these pins?
You'll want a rotary tumbler, since these are made for wet tumbling with a liquid bath rather than dry vibratory cleaning. The pins tumble through water and a cleaning solution to scrub your brass. They won't work in a standard dry vibratory tumbler that uses corn cob or walnut media.
Will stainless steel media damage my brass?
No. Stainless steel is non-abrasive and won't wear down or thin your cases the way harsher methods can. The pins clean by scrubbing rather than grinding, so your brass stays in good shape for many reloading cycles.
How do I separate the pins from my brass after tumbling?
The pins are magnetic, which makes cleanup straightforward. A media separator or a transfer magnet pulls the pins out of your cases and away from the brass so none sneak into your press. Give everything a good rinse and the pins are ready for the next batch, since they're built for lifetime use.



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