S.M.I.B
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Thinking of getting an ultrasonic cleaner for gun parts. Anyone have any recommendations? Any reason not to use one?
Ultrasonic cleaner recommendations.
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KRC
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I have the Lyman TS-2500. Works really well, haven't seen a downside yet, except the time for the procedure. The Lyman looks suspiciously like the HF unit (Lyman more $$$). I use RCBS Ultrasonic Cleaner. I settle out particulates using a tall graduated cylinder after each batch/run, and occasionally add some citric acid powder to rejuvenate the solution.
danb
dont be a dumbass
Harbor freight works great. If you have the $$$$$$$ and the space, get the Hornady one that will take a whole rifle.
S.M.I.B
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I saw the Hornady model that can fit an entire ar-15 upper. I am not sure it is worth it to shell out that much money.
The Harbor Fright model is great for small parts. Just don't use anything other than a water based cleaner as anything else will destroy the rubber seals. Ask me how I know. 
danb
dont be a dumbass
But its like a big hot tub for your AR15! Doesn't your baby deserve a nice soapy bath? Have you ever seen how much shit collects in the trigger area of a pistol caliber AR? You could scrub it for days and miss all the nooks where gunk collects.
S.M.I.B
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Anyone have any experience with the Hornady hot tub? I doubt I will find this on a black friday deal.
SavageShooter
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I don't have the hot tub. The 2L I have works very well. I use it for brass and pistol parts. Works great on an AR bolt also.
J Beard
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The Harbor Fright model is great for small parts. Just don't use anything other than a water based cleaner as anything else will destroy the rubber seals. Ask me how I know.
A question for those smarter than me.
If I want to clean something in a solvent bath can I put it in something like a pickle jar, then put that in a water bath in my HF US?
Will the US waves transfer through the glass to what I need cleaned?
Yes, this is exactly how we use them in our laboratories.
J Beard
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AWESOME!
Thanks for the info
Thanks for the info
TomisinMd
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Branson. Industry leader.
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