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Old 12-16-2012, 04:46 AM
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Going to start reloading for the first time. My wife is buying me a reloading kit for christmas. Trying to keep cost down, I was looking at a couple of tumblers. The Berry 400 and a similar model by Frankford Arsenal. Not reloading a lot but want my brass clean. Any input on these two would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 12-16-2012, 05:03 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thumlers-Tum...item35c27ae11d
this type works best
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Old 12-16-2012, 07:16 AM
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I just recently picked up a Lyman 1200 "turbo" for 40 bucks (new, at cabela's..but on sale).
I can tell you the brand's name is better, but I've only seen pictures of the frankford and berrys, whatever they're costing.
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Old 12-16-2012, 03:32 PM
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HDMontana,
Keep in mind there are tumblers and then there are vibrating tubs. The tumblers are much more expensive.
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Old 12-16-2012, 07:01 PM
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I have one from FrankFord Arsenal and Dillion. Love them both. You can get a FrankFord from Ammo Depot for about $45.
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Old 12-17-2012, 02:49 AM
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Thank you for your input. Not sure which one I will go with but I want it to last.
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Old 12-20-2012, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HDMontana
Thank you for your input. Not sure which one I will go with but I want it to last.
I have an old frankfort works great and a new one
the new ones are not worth having if they were free
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Old 12-21-2012, 01:32 PM
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Thanks again for the input. I can pick up either one for around $40.00. Right now I am leaning towards the berry model.
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