Need to replace my tumbler...

[dwalker]

So after many years of faithful service my tumbler is on its deathbed. So whats good these days? Lyman large tumbler? Another Frankfort? Horror fright special? Maybe set up for wet tumbling again and get a medium dry setup to go with it?

So many decisions?

[baih777]

I wet tumble and also have a vibratory tumbler.
I bought this lyman. it rocks.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/tumblers/2500-tumbler.php

[kcstott]

I've got two Dillons that have been running for 15 years. I've owned them for close to 25 years

There was a 9 year marriage that put stuff on hold. That problem has been solved.

I'd go lymann or dillon

[CSACANNONEER]

Thumlers and don't look back.

['ol shooter]

I have a Lyman big dry tumbler that has a drain plug in the main tub with a smaller wet tub and lid, and a Thumler. My ultrasonic just sits in the box feeling glum. It's good for parts and jewelry cleaning uses, but doesn't clean cases worth a tinkers damn.

[wbunning]

I have a Lyman dry tumbler and it's rock solid. But, I acquired the Frankford Arsenal wet tumbler and really like the results. The dry tumbler gets brass reasonably clean, but there's still a lot of residue from the dry media. One time I dry tumbled a batch, then wet tumbled it. I was significantly impressed by how dirty the water looked, even after having tumbled the brass first. Wet tumbling, for me, produces a better result but it comes at the price of dealing with those f%#^*g pins. Still, my vote is for wet tumbling.

[dwalker]

I have a Lyman big dry tumbler that has a drain plug in the main tub with a smaller wet tub and lid, and a Thumler. My ultrasonic just sits in the box feeling glum. It's good for parts and jewelry cleaning uses, but doesn't clean cases worth a tinkers damn.

I had a big ultrasonic that was awesome, but I loaned it to someone and will never see it again.

[Ronanld]

So after many years of faithful service my tumbler is on its deathbed. So whats good these days? Lyman large tumbler? Another Frankfort? Horror fright special? Maybe set up for wet tumbling again and get a medium dry setup to go with it?

So many decisions?

If, by chance, it is an RCBS tumbler, you may be in luck. After 25 or so years of service, my Sidewinder drum had developed an uneven surface where it contacted the drive wheels. I emailed them, explaining the problem. They came back and said to send it to them. I put it in the mail on Monday and had a new drum back on Friday. No charge. That was not the first time I had experienced their fantastic customer service.

[Barbarosa]

I've been using the same RCBS vibratory cleaner for about 40 years. I've had to replace the rubber isolators once, but that's all. I've been reloading more so decided I needed a second cleaner. Amazon had a smoking deal on one by Frankford Arsenal so I bought it. It's a nice cleaner and works as it should, but compared to the old RCBS it is REALLY LOUD! With the RCBS I can have it on while I'm reloading and still listen to music. With the Frankford I can only turn it on when I leave the room. Also,it seems like the RCBS cleans cases in about 1/2 the time as the Frankford.

[mjmagee67]

I would get the Dillon it's built like a brick s#@t house. I still own my first Lyman and it works just fine. I prefer the solid lid on the Dillon, I can tumble in the garage without getting media dust all over the garage. The Dillon also holds more. I have the 750 not the 2000.

[dwalker]

I have an older Frankford and it seems like the motor brushes are going out after 10 years of near constant use. My buddy has had a Lyman for a very long time and so I might end up with one of those.

[OpenSightsOnly]

Dillon CV 750!

After four years of use, motor started making faint grinding sounds. Called Dillon for a return/service. The motor was replaced and mailed back to me in 1.5 weeks.

[RogerOrange]

How about this ?

http://www.stainlesstumblingmedia.com

[elpaisa1]

I have a dillon cv 500. Great shape works good. Used it handful of times if your interested.

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[Jason_2111]

I did vibratory tumbling for lots of years. Hated the dust.

Switched over to wet tumbling in a modified cement mixer from horror freight. That eventually died.

Partner and I switched over to a more legit cement mixer with a custom made lid. That worked pretty well, but the changing of the water/brass was a pain.

Some time back, I picked up one of these, and never looked back:

https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Series-Rotary-Tumbler-7L/dp/B00HTN4R6O

I reload in batches of up to 3K at a time... so I tumble a lot. This thing goes by weight, and the motor is surprisingly robust. Performs like a champ, worth every penny. Rinsing the brass is a breeze, and the end caps double as a media seperator.
15 mins for getting the dirt/mud off... no pins.
90 mins for main cleaning with pins, comes out great.
60 mins for getting lube off, final wash, comes out sparkling.

Just hit up Stilly for his pins.