I just took up reloading. Because I live in an apartment I opted for an ultrasonic brass cleaner instead of a noisy tumbler.

After FL sizing and depriming my cases
I have been running my brass in the US cleaner for about 60min at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Brass comes out looking nice and shiny on the outside but about 80% of the primer pockets are gunked up. I have been cleaning them out with q- tips which works but is a major PITA.

Am I going other the top cleaning out the primer pockets with q-tips?