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Arley 12-11-2015 08:12 AM

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

NAMVET72 12-11-2015 09:28 AM

Look at the Frankford Arsenal tumbler,



Clyde

sdmc530 12-11-2015 09:29 AM

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.

DaFadda 12-11-2015 10:08 AM

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

DrHenley 12-11-2015 09:21 PM

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! :eek: I see what you mean about the prices. That's almost three times what I paid for it back when...:rolleyes:

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.p...pictureid=1046

Arley 12-16-2015 01:28 PM

Ordered the Frankford from of Wally World $40.00 . Thanks for all the feedback

Riverpigusmc 12-16-2015 10:08 PM

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

Lonestar grips. 12-16-2015 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc (Post 123891)
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

that's what I do as well, except I use only one collander.

yogurt 12-17-2015 07:49 PM

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.

Rick McC. 12-20-2015 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogurt (Post 123937)
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.

For sure!

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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