Stainless Steel Tumblers Runout/necktension

[jugi16]

Any of you guys that are using the Thumbler tumbler with the stainless steel media have run out or neck tension problems after tumbling? Just curious if you resize after you tumble.

 

[RHunter]

Nope, no problems at all and I have tumbled at least 30,000 cases.

 

[justinbaker]

I always size and anneal after tumbling.

I once tried using the stainless to tumble lube off after sizing, and noticed neck tension was much more compared to the batch I just wiped the lube off.

 

[jugi16]

I was more worried about dinged necks and neck run out after bouncing around for 4 hours. Are these tumblers gentle on brass?

 

[justinbaker]

I was more worried about dinged necks and neck run out after bouncing around for 4 hours. Are these tumblers gentle on brass?

They don't really bounce around, with the water and media it's actually pretty smooth.

 

[elfster1234]

I guess ive never had any problems with it and I'm running my reloads through a LMT MWS. 45min on the first clean to resize / decap..... and 2-1/2 to 3 hours to get lube off and primer pockets clean... clean with HOT water to help with primer pockets, and rinse in COLD water so brass doesn't tarnish.

 

[gvanhyning]

I decap without the neck bushing, tumble, dry, anneal, F/L size with neck bushing and floating expander ball, trim, prime, etc.