Hey Markm, what Berry's model did you get?
Hey Markm, what Berry's model did you get?
THE MORE YOU SWEAT IN TRAINING, THE LESS YOU BLEED IN BATTLE
The Barry's 400 seems nice. When I tried the Lyman's with red rouge I found it in the actions of a few rifles -- and although I can't prove it I seem to think it contributed to some throat wear.
I've been abusing a Thumbler's Ultra-Vibe 18 since 1990.
I'm told this corn cob blasting media (available through Grainger or Fastenal, I think) doesn't stick in flash holes: https://www.zoro.com/value-brand-bla...40/i/G1695775/
I saw a few videos of guys comparing media and the red rouge powder was consistently left inside the cartridges. Seems like you are just teeing yourself up for just more work.
THE MORE YOU SWEAT IN TRAINING, THE LESS YOU BLEED IN BATTLE
If this is the unit you have https://www.berrysmfg.com/item/model-400, it looks like a good replacement for my worn 20+ year old Dillon tumbler. The Dillon unit is a bit noisy.
Last edited by T2C; 08-12-17 at 15:35.
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I use a Hornady tumbler with corn cob media and couple drops of Flitz media polish/additive. I reload about 8 feet from the tumbler while it is running and I don't find the noise obnoxious otherwise it would be outside.
The corncob media with Flitz gets a good polish and doesn't stay in the brass after I shake it free.
ETC (SW/AW), USN (1998-2008)
CVN-65, USS Enterprise
I use an RCBS tumbler. It was a gift from my Mom when I was first getting into reloading. It does exactly what I want it to do. It has done so for a number of years. I have used reloading specific media as well as lizard bedding. I don't care about super bright, but I do like my brass clean. I use a couple drops of Nu-Finish every one in a while. I also use a piece of USED dryer sheet to cut down on dust. If the dryer sheet is new it will leave residue in your media and on your brass.
Chubbs
Good to know concerning the USED dryer sheet.
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