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05-10-2006, 08:27 AM
I've been thinking of switching from a vibratory case cleaner and dry media to a tumbler-type with wet ceramic media. For regular shooting, the vibratory type works well except that I have to constantly clear fragments of walnut/corn cob from the primer pockets. Now that's a major PITA I could seriously live without. However, for BPCR, case cleaning is a two step process that involves washing, drying and then tumbline and primer pocket clearing. I was thinking that switching over to a tumbler-type and wet ceramic media just might be the better deal. The question is, is this really a better method than vibratory cleaning?
The other question is, if tumbling with wet ceramic is better, which machine? RCBS makes a machine but at what, $250 its at least $100 more than the other top two competitors. Thumbler makes the Model B which at 16 lbs capcity and $150 plus $20 shipping means a $170 cash out lay. Lortone makes a 12 lb. capcity machine for about $30 less. Of the last two, Thumbler and Lortone, which machine is the quieter, bettr made, most efficient etc. ? Also, who carries either at the best discounted price? I did a search and the afore mentioned prices seem to be about the best I could find. Have any of you seen any better prices?
OK, that's it. I'm all ears.
The other question is, if tumbling with wet ceramic is better, which machine? RCBS makes a machine but at what, $250 its at least $100 more than the other top two competitors. Thumbler makes the Model B which at 16 lbs capcity and $150 plus $20 shipping means a $170 cash out lay. Lortone makes a 12 lb. capcity machine for about $30 less. Of the last two, Thumbler and Lortone, which machine is the quieter, bettr made, most efficient etc. ? Also, who carries either at the best discounted price? I did a search and the afore mentioned prices seem to be about the best I could find. Have any of you seen any better prices?
OK, that's it. I'm all ears.