Tumblers - which one are most of you all using

[nitforfun]

hello all

I'm having hard time picking a tumbler to buy

I'm looking for one that will last a good while and was wondering which ones that most people on here are using.

 

[Daniel1120]

Hornady M2

 

[lgbloader]

Midway 1292.

 

[jay524288]

I use the smallest concrete mixer that Harbor Freight sells:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91907

 

[X-Men]

Thumlers tumbler

http://www.thumlerstumbler.com/

My father got it 30+ years ago and now Im using it. Works as good as the day he got it.

 

[Moccw]

frankford arsenal wooks good for me

 

[dagger dog]

Frankford

 

[bluewater]

I use Dillon's CV-500 Vibratory Case Cleaner. I've had it over 10 years and give it quite a workout! You can't beat Dillon and their no BS warrantee!!!

 

[Shaner]

I'm looking for one that will last a good while and was wondering which ones that most people on here are using.

Well, since you didn't provide us with a dollar amount to stay with, I'd recommend the Dillon. It's amongst the best out there with very few issues unlike the Frankfort/Midway tumblers.

 

[RustyFN]

Cabela's, love it.

Rusty

 

[257WbyMag]

I got a Frankford Arsenal kit from Midway. Came with 3# corn cob media, tumbler, bucket, little bottle of polish, and sifter. Has worked great for many years.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Lyman 1200 Turbo for me..works great.

 

[rondog]

I started with a Frankford Arsenal kit, but broke it when I fell and dropped it. Tried to fix and, oh well.

Bought a Lyman Pro 1200 Turbo for $40, and it vastly outperforms the Frankford by orders of magnitude! Still use the FA media separator and bucket, it works great.

 

[tradja]

I found a Lyman 1200 Turbo on sale a year or so ago, and it has done well.

I really like the cement mixer idea!

 

[oneounceload]

My Thumler's Tumbler is still going strong for over 20 years. IIRC, they also make a few for house brands

 

[jcwit]

Cabelas Good price--Good warrenty

 

[mallc]

Cv 2000

Dillon CV-2000. You can load this baby way up and it just keeps churnin'. No walkin'. And no whinin'.

Scott

 

[benzuncle]

Thumlers Tumbler - UV10 vibrating tumbler. The base is open and the motor has a cooling fan on it. I use a cheap timer set to 3 hours to prevent it from running for 2 or 3 days. I took off the second set of stops so worst case scenario it would run once and not run again for 21 hours! It is pretty quiet but I still run it in the utility room and not in the house.

 

[NuJudge]

I have two Lyman 1200's. I've been using the one for 25+ years, the other was just given to me.

The older Lyman 1200 has gotten a little noisier, but still works fine.

CDD

 

[HydeSmyler]

Lyman turbo 1200

 

[ir3e971]

Lyman turbo 12oo

 

[lgbloader]

with very few issues unlike the Midway tumblers.

I have had the Midway 1292 for years with tons of use and, guess what, No Issues - not one. I can't speak for Frankford.

LGB

 

[rockhound758]

Putting the tumbler on a timer is a great idea, Benz...hadn't thought of that. I've got a little "brass" sign that I hang on the basement door to remind me it's on, but I like the timer idea too. Good one!

 

[Matt Dillon]

+1 on frankford arsenal tumblers

 

[ar10]

1 small RCBS and an 18lb HF. The bigger one is quieter.