Walnut Media or Iguana Bedding Comparison

A quick comparison between a reloading specific product (walnut tumbling media) and a very similar produce (iguana bedding) that may save you money.

[@barrygrant2907]

I've been using lizard bedding from Petco for years--same bag--and it works as well as any ground walnuts. Add a few drops of NuFinish polish and the cases will come out clean and slick.

[@W5CSM-Dave]

I've found the same to be true. Thanks for the feedback.

[@donball5918]

Very useful information. Thank you.

[@dougkahler7152]

I bought walnut media blasting compound from Home Depot way cheaper than buying tumbling media.

[@jimroark3465]

Walnut blasting is 14 for 80 pounds

[@brucehanson4147]

2024;
FA media, $25 for 15 lbs on A'zon
Lizard bedding at P,co $20 for 10Qt (14lbs)
Walnut blasting media at HD, $25 for 25 lbs
I think the biggest difference would be that the lizard stuff would be cleaner, less dust due to intended application.
I would be interested to see if anyone ever did any kind of performance comparison between the options.

[@W5CSM-Dave]

I found little to no difference with either option. In my opinion they are the same minus the cost. I neither considered nor paid attention to the dust factor.

[@johnwalters7415]

How do you use the dryer sheets

[@W5CSM-Dave]

The drier sheets are put into the tumbler with the dark used media only (no brass). This will absorb quite a bit of the polish reside as well as a good bit of the carbon etc. that is removed from the brass. I cut them into strips so they move around easier. It just helps you extend the life of the tumbling media. I hope this helps.

[@johnwalters7415]

@@W5CSM-Dave yes thank you