A Tumbler Question

[Snapping Twig]

I reloaded for @ a year before I realized that my brass was so damn dirty and ugly, even I didn't like it, embarrassing isn't a strong enough word.

I got a no name tumbler out of Shotgun news @ 1984 and never looked back. Damn thing will not die. If I am correct, this tumbler is the precursor of the RCBS model, the only difference is the color of the bowl.

Clean brass and good loads just makes me smile.

 

[okie john]

OK, so not even one vote against having a tumbler?


Okie John

 

[Amici]

Originally posted by okie john:
OK, so not even one vote against having a tumbler?

Not one.

Rather, the obvious consensus is that a reloader SHOULD have one.

 

[rewster]

5 gal bucket, really hot water (just enough to cover the shells,4 tblspoons lemon juice, and a squirt of Dawn dish detergent. Amazing! Don't need tumbler!

From tomf52

 

[Skip Sackett]

I would think the issue wouldn't be the equipment one SHOULD have in their possession but rather the state of the cleanliness of their brass before they reload it.

Wash them in the tub with you, one at a time, if you want. I have neither the time nor the inclination to do that, ergo, I USE a tumbler to clean my brass before I reload it.

There are many ways to "skin a cat" so they say.
I always add: "just as long as it gits skint!"

Adding the sand would trouble me a little too but then again, Sam is a gunsmith, one of the best, and if it does mess something up, I'm sure he can fix it!

 

[okie john]

OK, looks like I'm in the market for a new tumbler.


Okie John

 

[Beans]

OK, looks like I'm in the market for a new tumbler.

Good Decision

 

[Pinger4186]

National Bullet Co. in Ohio shut down. They have a list of equipment for sale. Last i checked, they have two 30gallon tumblers for $100 each.

I've had good luck with my Thumlers Ultravibe 45 that i picked up used a long time ago, but there are many sources to get a good tumbler cheap. Harbor Freight usually has a good deal.