[TRSOtto]

Lyman 1200 here. Bought that dude back in 1985 and it's still going strong.

 

[NuJudge]

25 year old Lyman here

It seems to make a bit more noise now than it did when I got it, but that does not bother me.

CDD

 

[Emerson]

I tumble a LOT of brass.

I'm on my second Lyman 2500 Turbo Magnum - great high capacity tumbler for the price.

I also have a Thumlers UV-18 which is I believe a better tumbler but at a higher price.

 

[Rifter]

My old lyman has the slotted lid. Not solid. BTW-I've never used the slotted lid to remove media. I have an enclosed separator/tumbler for removing media from brass.

To clear up a thing or two, the new Lyman Turbo models have solid lids, and the media drain is a port on bottom edge of the bowl. To remove the media, you pull the rubber stopper out of the drain and the stuff runs right out into a container, leaving the brass behind in the bowl sans media. The vibration as it drains also helps knock stuff loose that is stuck inside cases and in the primer flash hole. They even give you an extra drain plug in case you lose it.

 

[Hammerdown77]

To clear up a thing or two, the new Lyman Turbo models have solid lids, and the media drain is a port on bottom edge of the bowl. To remove the media, you pull the rubber stopper out of the drain and the stuff runs right out into a container, leaving the brass behind in the bowl sans media. The vibration as it drains also helps knock stuff loose that is stuck inside cases and in the primer flash hole. They even give you an extra drain plug in case you lose it.

I think that's just the "Auto-Flo" models?

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/tumblers/

 

[BillD]

If you want a big one

Harbor Freight makes a really nice one. They go on sale often for $140 or so.

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-lb-vibratory-bowl-with-liquid-drain-hose-96923.html

 

[Star4Ever]

Sidewinder from RCBS.... solid as a rock... best there is out there...
I have two... youngest one is from 1999 and the older brother is 1995.

 

[rangerphil]

Cabelas Tumbler

For the price, I think the tumbler from Cabelas is a good choice. I believe it is made by Berry manufacturing.

 

[hrt4me]

I have been using the large Dillon for over 20 years, don't remember the model number. Current model number is CV-2001. I drink {Blue cool-aid}:rofl:

Dillon's website indicates the CV-2001 vibratory case cleaner "is designed for dry media only. Use of water or wet media will void the warranty." Does that mean one cannot add case polish to the media when using Dillon's tumbler?

 

[boxerglocker]

Dillon's website indicates the CV-2001 vibratory case cleaner "is designed for dry media only. Use of water or wet media will void the warranty." Does that mean one cannot add case polish to the media when using Dillon's tumbler?

You can add polish just not use a liquid media for the purposes of cleaning. Dillon actually sells it's own brand polish. Works good, but I prefer Nu-finish cut 1 to 2 with paint thinner.

 

[Hammerdown77]

Just an update on this. I received the replacement tumbler from Midway earlier this week, and fired it up for a batch of .45 Colt cases today. It is MUCH quieter than the one it replaces, even though they are identical as far as I can tell. Go figure.

 

[WalterGC]

Bought a Frankford Arsenal tumbler at Midway a year ago for $45. It was DOA, but I determined the reason was a broken solder joint in the wiring at the on/off switch. Couple of minutes with the soldering iron and it fired right up and has worked great for a year. However, at a year and one month, it is dead, conveniently just out of the one year warranty (now that's some good engineering).

Any recommendations on what to replace it with? I tumble mostly pistol brass (.45, .44)

I'd give Midway Customer Service a call. Chances are, they'll "extend" the warranty and you'll get a new tumbler.

 

[hrt4me]

Just an update on this. I received the replacement tumbler from Midway earlier this week, and fired it up for a batch of .45 Colt cases today. It is MUCH quieter than the one it replaces, even though they are identical as far as I can tell. Go figure.

My older Midway 1292 tumbler is subject to the recall, so maybe it's time I finally send it in...

BTW, have any of you tried wet tumbling with stainless steel media?

 

[JohnC]

I have a Dillon CV-500. Looks like they don't make it anymore and went to a CV-750 that appears to be the same size with a larger motor. It's run fine for 10 years but the bowl did warp a little about 3 years back. I called Dillon and they said send it in and they would take care of it under warranty. It came back looking like new. I think I'll stick with the Dillon brand.

 

[orrwdd]

My older Midway 1292 tumbler is subject to the recall, so maybe it's time I finally send it in...

BTW, have any of you tried wet tumbling with stainless steel media?

Do you think that Midway is still accepting tumblers from a recall in 1998? The do offer very good support so I guess it may be possible.

Bill

 

[hrt4me]

Do you think that Midway is still accepting tumblers from a recall in 1998? The do offer very good support so I guess it may be possible.

Bill

That's what I was wondering, but I figure from a legal liability standpoint they probably would...

 

[Cowboy1629]

Dillon

I have had a Dillon tumbler for around 20 years now and haven't had a problem with it.

 

[dakrat]

I highly recommend Lyman turbo tumblers.

 

[45Autoloader]

Those of you that using the Cabela's tumblers, what kind of volume can you put in one?

45 acp?

38 Special?

9 mm?

 

[openroadws]

I use the Dillon 2001, and the Lyman 2500. I like them both