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bellyscraper · 06-25-2008, 09:17 AM

I was thinking of purchasing a RCBS mega tumbler anyone have any ideas?

tomfoolery · 06-25-2008, 09:20 AM

I have a Frankford Arsenal and it does the job more than acceptable. I posted an ad on craigslist looking for one and got it there. I got the tumbler, a thing of brasso, and 1,000 .45 brass cases for $40. The tumbler was brand new in the box.

Look around before ordering

**agalindo** · 06-25-2008, 09:36 AM

I order a Frankford Arsenal from Midway, use it for 30/30, .308, .223, .40, 9mm, .38 I can put about 200 .223s in at a time.

dforst · 06-25-2008, 10:00 AM

I agree Frankford Arsenal is the way to go. I love mine. Buy the kit so you get the seperator with it as well it is money well spent.

tomfoolery · 06-25-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dforst

I agree Frankford Arsenal is the way to go. I love mine. Buy the kit so you get the seperator with it as well it is money well spent.

I couldnt second that louder....i did not get the kit since mine came from craigslist but i will be ordering the seperator for sure.

It easily turns an hour job into 10 minutes or less. Worth every penny

Liquid Rhino · 06-25-2008, 11:26 AM

Sure you could buy a separator... or your just could just use a easy DIY sifting tray & brown grocery bag. Works wonders & doesn't require much storage space. You don't even have to worry about washing it from lead, just toss the bag after a few uses.

EricCartmann · 06-25-2008, 02:43 PM

Harbor Frieght has one for $49, the everyday price. It is not the cheapest, but it is way better quality than a Frankford Arsenal or RCBS.

My 2 tumblers, an RCBS and a HF, are both quiet that barely make a whisper, but when you load them up with a lot of brass, is when they get a little bit loud. The noise is no fault of the tumbler, it is because the brass is banging against each other.

KrayzieVanh · 06-25-2008, 07:34 PM

I bought a 5lb tumbler from Harbor Frieght when it was on sale for 39.99 and bought walnut shell media at the pet store for $7. Works great! This was at a local store.

06-25-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
bellyscraper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 217	Type and size of tumbler to buy? I was thinking of purchasing a RCBS mega tumbler anyone have any ideas? __________________ WHERED IT GO !, IT'S ONLY A LITTLE LEAD.LETER SEE ,UP 40 CLICKS AND LEFT 20 CLICKS," OH DARN, I DUNO WHERE IT IS?

06-25-2008, 09:20 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,677	I have a Frankford Arsenal and it does the job more than acceptable. I posted an ad on craigslist looking for one and got it there. I got the tumbler, a thing of brasso, and 1,000 .45 brass cases for $40. The tumbler was brand new in the box. Look around before ordering __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

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Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 910	Sure you could buy a separator... or your just could just use a easy DIY sifting tray & brown grocery bag. Works wonders & doesn't require much storage space. You don't even have to worry about washing it from lead, just toss the bag after a few uses. __________________ Keepin' It Real Since '79...

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06-25-2008, 10:00 AM	#4
dforst XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	I agree Frankford Arsenal is the way to go. I love mine. Buy the kit so you get the seperator with it as well it is money well spent.

06-25-2008, 02:43 PM	#7
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	Harbor Frieght has one for $49, the everyday price. It is not the cheapest, but it is way better quality than a Frankford Arsenal or RCBS. My 2 tumblers, an RCBS and a HF, are both quiet that barely make a whisper, but when you load them up with a lot of brass, is when they get a little bit loud. The noise is no fault of the tumbler, it is because the brass is banging against each other.

06-25-2008, 07:34 PM	#8
KrayzieVanh XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	I bought a 5lb tumbler from Harbor Frieght when it was on sale for 39.99 and bought walnut shell media at the pet store for $7. Works great! This was at a local store.