Walnut Media: Midway v. Petsmart - Page 4

Jay6 · August 26th, 2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Miggy

I went to Petsmart last Friday and remembered to get me a bag of grounded walnut. Although the bag displays only volume instead of weight, I abused the on-premises vet and it is 12Lbs of media for $10.

And Midway has Franford's Arsenal 7Lbs for $13.29

Sorry Midway!

Walmart has an even better deal. I get 10lb bags for just under $5

alnitak · August 26th, 2008, 02:39 PM

I've used both, and I figure I break about even with adding the cleaning liquid. Also, the pre-treated stuff seems finer grained and less dusty, but the differences aren't great. But, I do have both the lizard bedding and bulk corn cob and use them, generally for the initial cleaning of the cases (I then clean them again after the deprime and primer pocket cleaning). They work just fine.

Miggy · August 26th, 2008, 05:17 PM

I bought a bottle of MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Brass Case Polish 8 oz Liquid about 4 years ago and I still haven't finished it. At three spoonfuls every time I change to brand new media, it lasts a looong time and priced at $7.50 you'll go throgh media faster than the liquid.

Jay, I saw that the other day at Wally World and forgot about it. Thanks for posting it.

unclesam099 · August 27th, 2008, 01:04 AM

If you want, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. has blasting media in walnut and corncob variety. Search for it at McMaster-Carr - it comes in like a 15lb or 50lb box for $17 or $35 (plus shipping), and usually arrives the next day because they have warehouses across the nation. Very cheap and easy - I may have to see if someone wants to split the cost on some walnuts with me sometime for a 50lb box.

They also have pre-treated stuff, but I don't know if it's really worth it.

Beans · September 7th, 2008, 07:48 PM

I purchase ground walnut shells at Petsmart in 20 Lbs bags. It is sold as bird cage litter.

The brand name is Kaytee. On line it is sold only in 7 lbs bags, in the store you can get it in 20 lbs bags

I'll check out Walmart. it sounds like it is cheaper

polardaddy · September 7th, 2008, 08:35 PM

petsmart lizzard media with Flitz from miday, makes for some bright brass. thats the only way I do it anymore, saves a bunch of money

August 26th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#33
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,545	I bought a bottle of MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Brass Case Polish 8 oz Liquid about 4 years ago and I still haven't finished it. At three spoonfuls every time I change to brand new media, it lasts a looong time and priced at $7.50 you'll go throgh media faster than the liquid. Jay, I saw that the other day at Wally World and forgot about it. Thanks for posting it. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

September 7th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#35
Beans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: AZ Territory, Border County Posts: 158	I purchase ground walnut shells at Petsmart in 20 Lbs bags. It is sold as bird cage litter. The brand name is Kaytee. On line it is sold only in 7 lbs bags, in the store you can get it in 20 lbs bags I'll check out Walmart. it sounds like it is cheaper Last edited by Beans; September 7th, 2008 at 07:51 PM. Reason: additional comments

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August 26th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#32
alnitak Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 82	I've used both, and I figure I break about even with adding the cleaning liquid. Also, the pre-treated stuff seems finer grained and less dusty, but the differences aren't great. But, I do have both the lizard bedding and bulk corn cob and use them, generally for the initial cleaning of the cases (I then clean them again after the deprime and primer pocket cleaning). They work just fine.

August 27th, 2008, 01:04 AM	#34
unclesam099 New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kennett Square, PA Posts: 10	If you want, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. has blasting media in walnut and corncob variety. Search for it at McMaster-Carr - it comes in like a 15lb or 50lb box for $17 or $35 (plus shipping), and usually arrives the next day because they have warehouses across the nation. Very cheap and easy - I may have to see if someone wants to split the cost on some walnuts with me sometime for a 50lb box. They also have pre-treated stuff, but I don't know if it's really worth it.

September 7th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#36
polardaddy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 70	petsmart lizzard media with Flitz from miday, makes for some bright brass. thats the only way I do it anymore, saves a bunch of money