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#1
12-11-2015, 09:12 AM
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Tumbler ?
My lyman tumbler went South today . Can't afford another one at that price .
So has anyone tried The Harbor Freight $52.00 one . I can afford that . But only if they are decent . I don't load that much any more so it would be light use . Arley
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#2
12-11-2015, 10:28 AM
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Look at the Frankford Arsenal tumbler,
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12-11-2015, 10:29 AM
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I don't have one but have heard both good and bad reviews.....The guys who have them from what I read really like them alot and they work well. I guess you have to put some little rubber feet on the bottom though.
The guys who don't like them had them die very quickly and need to return for a new one. Harbor Freight has easy returns but still a pain. Sorry I am not more helpful really.
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12-11-2015, 11:08 AM
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I have had both the 5 pounder and the 18 pounder from Harbor Freight. The 5 lb model.... not so good. The 18 lb is a freakin' workhorse. I use it all the time. It's lasted at least three years now. But... its considerably more expensive.
Try Berry's. They now have a new version of their old tried and true tumbler. It has a removable bowl for ease of use. When my old Cabela model went south... Berry's honored the warrantee.... even for a Cabela branded model... and sent me a new one. http://www.berrysmfg.com/products-c4..._Products.aspx Frankford Arsenal... in Sportsman's Guide... has this kit for sale. I have a Dillon media separator.... but if you don't have one, this might work for you too: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...r-kit?a=408005 Finally... MidSouth has a number of tumblers. the smaller Lyman 400 is going for $58. If you were happy with your Lyman, and you're not doing large amounts any longer.... this might work for you. http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...chTerm=tumbler
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#5
12-11-2015, 10:21 PM
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I have a Dillon with media separator that has done yeoman's duty for years and years and years.
Damn, I just looked up the current price!  I see what you mean about the prices. That's almost three times what I paid for it back when...
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12-16-2015, 02:28 PM
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Ordered the Frankford from of Wally World $40.00 . Thanks for all the feedback
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ARLEY CBOBO759 RIA 1911 .45 - 2 FM 9s M90 & M95- DPMS AR 15 Lower with PSA Upper SS 16 " - Rossi " Gallery " Remi 34 - Cimarron " El Malo 357 SA & assorted others - Leather worker - "Sorcerer Leather Works - Knife maker "B.A.D. BLADES Desperta Ferro
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12-16-2015, 11:08 PM
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as far as a media separator, I bought two plastic collanders for a buck apiece at Dollar General, made a hinge deal to tie them together, then just roll them by hand over a bucket. It works
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12-16-2015, 11:50 PM
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#9
12-17-2015, 08:49 PM
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I've had two of the Harbor Freight tumblers. Now I have a Lyman Turbo.
I bought the lyman from craigslist, used, for $50. Used, it's better than either of the HF units were when they were new.
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12-21-2015, 12:38 AM
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I have a Lyman Turbo 1200 that I bought used in 1995 for $15.00, and it's still going strong.
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