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Depends on how long you're going to store your brass. Wet tumbled (and rain soaked) primers will seize in the pockets if left in the brass over a period of time. The walls of the primer will stay in the pocket when depriming, called a "ringer". If you plan on storing your brass I recommend...

I'm envious, great powder.

A very tidy spirit?

They are bright, I have one on my Lee Classic Turret. You'll wonder how you got along without it.

The primers are probably bouncing of the base of the bowl. Cut a piece of light cardboard (cereal box) into a half pie shape and staple/tape to the bowls rear rim. Should solve the problem.

Keep an eye on the tumbler. Midway did have a recall on them, possible fire hazard. I have two and never had a problem. Just a heads up.

I use an old Midway 1292 with no cover. I run it outdoors next to my reloading shop. The slightest breeze carries off most of the dust. If you run yours indoors you definitely want the solid top. You'd be amazed how much dust accumulates on everything running an open (or slotted) cover.

You will love it.

Load 'em up and choot 'em. Your paper/steel target doesn't care about the Schmuttz on the bullets. Skip the alox on the next batch. Coated bullets slide right through a Lee sizing die without the need for any kind of lube.

Lucky you, I'll bet you don't have to take up much time driving for a place to shoot.

Measure some once fired factory brass. I'd be willing to bet the brass lengths are all over the place. @Walkalong has it right in post #5

If you get the itch to shoot the 45 and 10mm they do make brass that uses small pistol primers. I haven't tried them yet, but I've heard the difference in 45 is negligible. Haven't heard any reports on 10mm using small pistol primers.

Love them wadcutter holes.

Dammit, now I'll have to order one as I also load for the 45-70 and I have several shotshell/pistol powders. Thanks for the reply Sooner

Curious, why the 47th? Looking for data no longer available in the newer manuals?