Tumbling brass before after decapping

[Socalman]

I see positive aspects in decapping prior to tumbling brass and also some negatives. Since I am relatively new to the party, I would like to hear what the more experienced folks here are doing AND WHY. BTW, I am reloading 38/357 and 9mm but intend to do .223. Already have my dies for the .223.

[Hallx7]

I personally tumble prior to decapping to keep from needing to clean the media from the flash hole.

[Bill Steele]

Always before.

[Javi]

I tumbled a few pieces after decapping(I didn't have any media yet) and poking them out of the flash hole was annoying. If I want to clean the pockets, I'll try a tiny flat head screwdriver or I'll buy the cleaning tool.

[mike.h]

I also tumble before depriming.

[Superduper2013]

I see positive aspects in decapping prior to tumbling brass and also some negatives. Since I am relatively new to the party, I would like to hear what the more experienced folks here are doing AND WHY. BTW, I am reloading 38/357 and 9mm but intend to do .223. Already have my dies for the .223.

Curious as to what positives you see to tumbling after decapping? I tried the tumble after was a pain in the butt to clean the flash holes and did not see any positives at all. I thought it may clean the pockets did nothing.

[mroels]

I do after, but I never do more than 50 round batches so I don't mind poking media out with a spare decapping pin.

[One78Shovel]

I tumble briefly just to clean it up so to protect the dies. Tumble again after decap to clean off lube

-178S

[C3nt3rMa55]

After, my media is so fine it doesn't get stuck in the flash holes.

And primer pockets are shiny

[shooterbill]

Before and after. You should always run clean brass into your dies. I tumble after decapping to get the lube off. If your media is fine enough it won't block the flash hole.

[OldShooter32]

Walnut media will get stuck in the flash hole, but also be careful about tumbling capped smaller bottle-neck cases since media may also collect inside the case. When you run it into the decapping die you will "hit a snag" so to speak.
If you SS tumble, decapping first will help clean the primer pockets and drain the water, but I like to decap even with walnut since it allows me to see that the case and flash hole are clear of media.

[koehn,jim]

I tumble before decapping to clean and than size and than tumble to get the lube off. I than use a hand primer to seat the primers. The first de capping is with a Lee military decapping die in case I have picked up a berdan by mistake. It is extra steps but I enjoy the effort.

[hoisumguo]

I decap first only cause I sonic then tumble and the extra hole makes it easier to dry.

-Hoi

[Full Clip]

Yep, before and after.

[ocabj]

Deprime with a universal die.

Tumble.

Resize.

If rifle, tumble again.