looking for a tumbler to pollish brass

[Johnnn01]

Did a little looking around and there seems to be dry and wet tumbling. Seems the wet tumbling does not take as long, witch probably is not a bad thing. looking for a decent one that works well, leaning to a dry tumbler. Going to be reloading 40s&w
Anny recommendations?

 

[Johnnn01]

thinking about this oneFrankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Master Kit Quick-N-EZ Rotary

 

[imakmst]

I have that tumbler, not the other stuff. Does a fine job for my needs.

 

[A.O.]

I have that one also, well 2 actually.. does the job fine!

I've an RCBS "separator" that is a pain, but I really like it to separate the brass from the media..works great. I'm thinking if you spin that one very fast, with it being open on top, it'll fling stuff all over the place!

 

[MyDads38]

Frankfort Arsenal makes a rotary wet tumbler that uses (comes with) stainless steel pins. Besides water, a little soap and maybe some Le-mi shine, that's all you need. I have an older Lyman 3200 Vibratory Tumbler/Cleaner and it works fine, But I've been wet cleaning lately, just using water/vinegar/salt/dawn with good results. Takes 20-30 minutes to clean, rinse and let dry. Not polished, but clean.

I've seen the results from the FA w/SS pins; and I think I'm going to go that route. I de-cap before cleaning, so the primer pockets get cleaned too-bonus!

 

[Harley Fan]

I have that tumbler, not the other stuff. Does a fine job for my needs.

I have the very same (dry) tumbler. I picked it up at a reloader supply store. Inexpensive, and does a fine job.

But that other stuff? I got this at a dollar store. The bucket with lid holds 7# of media... and a cheap plastic colander works fine...

 

[steamloco76]

I've been using a Lyman 1200 for over twenty years.

 

[Stray cat]

I have the Frankford Arsenal wet tumbler. It works great. Just add the brass, stainless steel pin, water and a little brass cleaner. When they are finished, rinse with fresh water and let dry. I then throw them in the Lyman 1200 with corn cob to finish them.

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[SMSgt]

Wet tumbling + drying time = dry tumbling.

 

[fredj338]

I just want clean brass to relOad, so dry tumbling 2-3 hrs is fine. I will use wet/ss for really tarnished cases, but for me, removing pins, drying brass, just a pita for everyday shooting.
Buy quality gear, I can't say this enough. I have been using an ultrvibe for about 25yrs. It runs every week for 3hrs on avg, still going strong. The fa & hf models are very spotty as to qc.

 

[bwxmas]

I have used dry tumblers for 40yrs, Used a Frankford wet tumbler for the first time a couple months ago, and I won't be going back. I love that little tumbler.
It beats dry tumbling by a ton, for me.

I have the Frankford Arsenal wet tumbler. It works great. Just add the brass, stainless steel pin, water and a little brass cleaner. When they are finished, rinse with fresh water and let dry. I then throw them in the Lyman 1200 with corn cob to finish them.

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[A.O.]

. I love that little tumbler.
It beats dry tumbling by a ton, for me.

How and why?? I'd like to hear the particulars.

I've been thinking about a "wet" tumbler w/SS pins but it just seems so messy sounding, and then you have to rinse and dry it all???

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The very best tumbler for the money available today is the Berry's 400. Berry's makes them for Cabela's, Kempf, Sinclair, Brownell, Graf's and a few others. The only difference is the color so buy the one that costs the least. I have the Green one from Cabela's and it's powerful and quiet. Like I said, for the money there is no better IMO...
Cabela's has it on sale right now for only $46.74.
Cabela's Model 400 Vibratory Case Tumbler : Cabela's

https://kempfgunshop.com//index.php...facturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=41

http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadi.../case-tumblers/berry-s-tumbler-prod36851.aspx

Graf & Sons - GRAF VIBRATORY TUMBLER 110v w/SWITCH & CLEAR LID

reloading accessories, reloading products

 

[SLT223]

thinking about this oneFrankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Master Kit Quick-N-EZ Rotary

I have one of these...It's actually running right now. Comes with walnut media and bottle of polish. It's a great value in my opinion. Has everything you need in one package. Thumbs up from me.

 

[SLT223]

The very best tumbler for the money available today is the Berry's 400.

Barry's 400 appears to be the exact same unit as the Frankfort Arsenal tumbler in black instead of gray. So, I would have to agree with you that Berry's 400 is also a very good value.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Very good noob. Thanks for asking. And since I've been through several brands of tumblers since 1975 I feel that I know what I'm talking about .

I had a Dillon 500 and the motor took a dump. I wrote Dillon and was told they no longer have the motors for the CV-500 but if I send them the tumbler they will upgrade it to the CV-750 for a cost of $128. Considering a new CV-750 costs only $16 more @$144 I passed on their offer.

The Berry's is on sale @ Cabela's for only $47 so IMO no need to cry an extra $100 when the Berry's does a very good job cleaning brass.

 

[trekkie]

When I go, I go all out.

I bought the Dillon CV-2001 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/trekkie/14125801486/ vid of it running with walnut media)

I do both 223 and .40 in it for now. i got the 'big one'. I also got their nice tumbler media separator thing. I'm sure you can make one but I was doing the big purchase of the 650 and decided at that point the additional $40 between the smaller one and the big tumbler wasn't 'that big a deal'. The separator is really nice

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Really easy to use. There are other ones out there, but I was getting everything there and it was like $60 with the stuff so figured what the heck, was not disappointed.

 

[A.O.]

I had the cabelas one (I think cabelas anyway) for 20-25 years and it finally quit so I got the Frankfort one cause it was a good price and it looked identical.. 45 bucks for 20-25 years works for me..

 

[Johnnn01]

Thanks for all the info ended up ordering the Cabela's 400 4 quart 12" should do the trick. I have been collecting 40 s&w brass for a while, quit counting them at about 2000!!

 

[bananaman]

Not necessarily a great one, but I got 1 from Harbor Freight Tools. It does what I need it to do. Bob