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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