What did you do at your reloading bench today?

[Ojaileveraction]

I want to get one of those rotary tumblers if only for the magnates.
I love magnates.
The Harbor Freight Rock Tumbler is an option I've eyed.
I've heard of people using a rotary tumbler to take the sharp edges off new Marlin levers and gates.

[BigAl52]

Ok guys the tumbler showed up today.
My question is how much of the pins should I put in there?
The container looks to be a half gallon.
I have 2 lbs, just haven't a clue as to how much.


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RP

When I used mine Randy it will depend on how many cases you do at one time. Most of the time I would just use all the pins and throw in what cases would fit.

[Vaquero]

Thanks Al, probably a little over a hundred cases, 25-30 45 colt and the rest 45 acp.
We will see.

RP

[Grunt67]

Randy, my tumbler came with 5lbs. of pins. I use the all. No problems. Won't hurt a thing. The pins will last forever. You may lose a few, here & there, especially during separation.
As for Ojails question, about parts & rough edges, the original use for tumblers was smoothing edges from rocks. Rock collectors use them for that. FWIW.
Once you go stainless, you'll never go back, LOL

[Vaquero]

About to check on it, been going for almost 2 hrs.
While I have been waiting I powder coated a small batch of 41's that I found.

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RP

[MyretireChlo&Miss]

I loaded up 100 185 gr 44mag for plinking tomorrow and 20 35 rem,10 7mm-08,10 45-70 405 gr.lead,and 20 30-06 165 gr sierras it's going to be a good day in nothern Wisconsin tomorrow. Not to mention the numerous rounds of 38sp and 357mag.

[BigAl52]

Me likes them green bullets Randy

[BigAl52]

Is that pizza on the bottom tray there Randy. I think I smell pizza.

[Vaquero]

Thank ya Al, ah No Pizza here Man.
I loaded 6 to try out with some 2400

RP

[Hatchdog]

Ok guys the tumbler showed up today.
My question is how much of the pins should I put in there?
The container looks to be a half gallon.
I have 2 lbs, just haven't a clue as to how much.


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RP

Here is a guide line I use that I found online somewhere. My tumbler (Thumblers M/B) has a one gallon capacity and uses 5 lbs. of pins. If your’s is a half gallon just cut this in half.

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[Vaquero]

Here is a guide line I use that I found online somewhere. My tumbler (Thumblers M/B) has a one gallon capacity and uses 5 lbs. of pins. If your’s is a half gallon just cut this in half.

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Thanks, I went ahead and put the two lbs. I had in there.
Did a good job.

RP

[Vaquero]

As you can see.

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[BigAl52]

How long did you run it Randy

[Vaquero]

Al, somewhere between 2 to 2.5 hrs., probably closer to 2.5.

RP

[Vaquero]

Some boolit sizing today.

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[Mistered]

Loaded some of the 158 gr. RNFP last night.

Hand weighed the powder on about 25 of them for ultimate accuracy testing!

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[Grunt67]

Just a little side note, FWIW. Went to the Reloaders Bench in Mt. Juliet,TN this am, looking for some Hornady XTP 9mm 124gr.
bullets. None to be had, went on to Bass pro, none, local gun shop, none. Guess I'll try online, but they all say they are behind on orders. So.....here we go again, I suppose, LOL

Also, Academy Sports was the same & their ammo shelves were empty, lines to buy guns. Same at Bass Pro.

[Mistered]

Lots of 9mm 'big name' brand bullets but no bulk. Other calibers however.

One day of long lines but the next was pretty quiet and looked like a normal day.

[BigAl52]

Thank ya Al, ah No Pizza here Man.
I loaded 6 to try out with some 2400

RP

Does that mean there going to an out back of the barn report coming soon

[Vaquero]

Could sneak over there...
No one would know...
Well until they hear it.
Then I'm pretty sure ain't no one gonna rush over and Stop me either.

RP