What media for cheapo tumbler?

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Re: What media for cheapo tumbler?

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Bummer!
I like the color scheme on my Berry's tumbler better anyhow. I can't find the records in my log (not like me!) but IIRC, I've been beating up this Berry's tumbler now for nearly two years... it's running strong. I'm a fan of this one, FAR better than the "Frankford Arsenal" unit I got from Midway previously.
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I agree. My Cabelas tumbler lasted about 4 years and ran well over 50,000 cases through it.

When my current "Smart Reloader" tumbler finally dies, however, I think I am going to drink the blue Koolaid and get a Dillon tumbler.
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walnut is about best $$ at Harbor Freight

corncob is right at $40 for 40lbs at your local Grainger. Untreated of course but thats no biggie

And I 2cnd those who do at least some of this outdoors, I now take my tumbler outside to seperate brass & media. Air movement keeps lead exposure down although its probably too late for me 20years into this
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Good point.
While I tumble in the garage, I empty the tumble outside, always.
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Years ago, before I had a tumbler, I'd seal my brass in a cloth bag and run 'em through the wash machine. Cleaned real well. Now I run 'em through the vibrator with corn cob and dryer sheets. Personally I think the washer did just as good of job.
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Slight thread drift here...

This morning I found that the bottom of my tumbler (plastic, of course) was cracked in multiple places around the all-thread.
I can't recall where I bought the tumbler from.

I see that replacement tubs are available. I have to wonder how hard it would be to match the correct one to mine. EX. would the mounting hardware match, etc.

Perhaps a trip to Harbor Freight with $60 is in order... :roll:
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Jake wrote: Perhaps a trip to Harbor Freight with $60 is in order... :roll:
So, did you make it to HF?

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Sorta...

A buddy of mine who lives 5 mins away grabbed one for me.
He had a coupon too.

$45.
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That works.
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