Case Tumblers, Dillon

Handloader · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:49 pm Post subject: Case Tumblers, Dillon

Polishing brass cases has become a ritual I gladly perform. They look good and, it makes sense, they are less wearing on the loading dies and , perhaps, feed better. Clean cases also tell us about our load, whether we get excessive soot on the mouth or whether there are revealed imperfections in the brass such as hairline cracks or split necks.

I sold my Lyman Turbo vibratory case cleaner a year ago. It was a good piece of equipment but had a capacity that was too small for the amount of handgun brass I clean. A Dillon CV500 took its place and along with it a Dillon Media Seperator. My only regret has been not making the switch earlier.

The Dillon has a far greater capacity and is both smoother in operation and quieter. The Media Seperator works as advertised and shortens the time needed to get all the media out of the cases. For those that own Dillon Progressives this comes as no surprise.

If you are considering a vibratory cleaner, this model warrants your evaluation.

SakoL61R · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

I'll 2nd all of the above. My Dillon vibe cleaner has been in use for 15 years and still going strong.
Sako

popgun · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:03 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

Some of the best customer service out there !!!!!
Great warranty service too.

calsibley · Super Member Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317

I realize a Dillon tumbler is probably the best out there, but it's also probably the most expensive. I'm quite satisfied with the Lyman Turbo Tumbler. I load it with walnut media that already contains jewellers rouge, and it does a great job. To each his own I guess. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

7mmMagnum · Rookie Member Joined: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 17

All of my reloading products are Dillon. I just had a problem with my electronic digital scale (the original Dillon De-Terminator) where it would not recalibrate. I contacted Dillon and explained the problem and the asked me to send it in to them.

They had REPLACED the unit with the newest model they have and there was absolutely NO Charge!! Cool

Their products may cost a little more initially,... but with their "NO-BS" Warranty it is well worth the price they asked up front.

These people will ALWAYS have my business !! Very Happy

515034s10ring · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

There is no doubt that Dillon has great CS because with what very few products i own of theirs, they have been great with solving the problems i've had. But i'd never give up my Lyman tumblers either, and i can also vouch for their CS being great as well.

Take care.

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

I have a rcbs tumbler i have bin useing for years with no problems or complaints and there customer service is pretty good as well.

sniper · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

It will be a Dillon, but first, I have to wear out my old Midway, and it doesn't seem to be ready to go yet. The separators are worth it.

sniper · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:10 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

sniper wrote:

It will be a Dillon, but first, I have to wear out my old Midway, and it doesn't seem to be ready to go yet. The separators are worth it.

Talk about famous last words! Mad

I put about 200 357 magnum cases in the Midway tonight, left it for about 1 1/2 hours, and when I returned, it was not running. The motor burned out. After 1/2 hour unplugged , the metal was still hot enough to burn my hand.

I just looked at the Dillons. WOW! Way more expensive than the last time I checked.

Maybe I will buy another one from Midway. All was not lost, though. The brass was finished. Does anyone know where I can buy a motor/vibrator unit so I might be able to repair it?

Flint54 · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:45 am Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

I have an old rotary rock tumbler that holds @ 1 gallon that I got in the early 80s in California at a gunshow for $5.00 because the guy said it was for rocks and he couldn't use it for cases! wtf

I also have 2 Lyman Turbos and one Frankfort Arsenal from Midway, they are still going after 10 plus years. I can't see spending what Dillon wants for their tumblers when with what I save I can buy media for a long time. Cool

Crackshot · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

I have had Lyman tumblers and had them about burn my shop down too Evil or Very Mad

, I will stick with Dillon Very Happy

. Pay more, get more.

CBRick · Rookie Member Joined: Nov 06, 2005 Posts: 1

Several years back when my third Lyman burned up and quit I gave up on them. Besides, when the Lyman was running I had to leave the room and the neighbors down the street complained about the noise.

Bought the Dillon about 8-9 years ago and it's been smooth, quiet and flawless ever since. How many Dillon's could I have bought with the money I didn't spend on 3 or 4 more Lyman's ??

Bushmaster · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

And my Lyman turbo 1200 runs on after 18 years of service...

1895ss · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

I have had my Lyman Turbo 1200 for almost 20 yrs and it still works just fine.

515034s10ring · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Case Tumblers, Dillon

Wow Lyman 1200's are that OLD! Shocked

(hi'ya Bushmaster) Just kiddin Very Happy

Mine is only about 11 and has been the workhorse with soo many rounds i can't even imagine because 6 out of 11 years, it was tumbling 7 others brass as well as mine with no problems at all.
Although, and not knowing what model# anymore because it has been worn off....i have another Lyman (slightly bigger) that i know is over 20 years and is still kickin at my sisters tumbling rocks. Very Happy