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Wet tumbling is the shortcut to brass that looks factory fresh, and the Rotary Tumbler Lite packs that capability into a footprint that fits on a crowded reloading bench. This is the compact sibling to Frankford Arsenal's full-size Platinum Series, built for reloaders running smaller batches or working up specialty cartridges. The 3.3 liter drum holds up to 300 pieces of .223 brass per cycle, or roughly half that in bigger cases like .308 or magnum rounds, which is plenty for a match prep session or a weekend of load development.
The whole appeal of wet tumbling comes down to what it reaches. Add a couple pounds of stainless steel pins with water and a bit of cleaning solution, and the pins work their way inside the cases, into primer pockets, and through flash holes. That's territory a vibratory tumbler with walnut or corn cob media simply can't touch. Cases come out clean inside and out with that bright, like-new shine, and you skip the dusty mess that comes with dry media.
The direct-drive electric motor has no belts or gears to wear out, so it's maintenance free and runs quiet at a slow, steady spin. The twist-on cap has a clear viewing window so you can keep an eye on the tumbling action, and a rubber gasket seal keeps water where it belongs. When the batch is done, the drum is light enough to lift off and carry straight to your media separator, thanks to the integrated handle on the cap. The unit runs on standard 110V household power with a simple on/off switch.
Keep in mind the stainless steel pins and cleaning solution are sold separately, so grab those if you don't already have them on hand. Most folks run a load somewhere between one and two hours depending on how dirty the brass is, then rinse and dry before sizing. It's a straightforward setup that makes quick work of case prep.
No, the stainless steel pins are sold separately, and so is the Frankford Arsenal brass cleaning solution. Most reloaders run about two pounds of pins for a full load, though you can use more. You can also clean brass with just water, dish soap, and a touch of Lemishine if you want to hold off on the pins.
The drum holds up to 300 pieces of .223 brass per cycle. For larger calibers like .308 Winchester or magnum rounds, plan on roughly half that so the cases have room to tumble freely. It's sized for small-batch and specialty cartridge work rather than high-volume runs.
Most loads finish up in one to two hours depending on how tarnished the brass is, and lightly dirty brass can be ready in well under an hour. Running much past two hours with stainless pins can start to peen or deform case mouths, which matters if you're chasing consistent neck tension. After tumbling, separate the pins, rinse, and dry the brass completely before sizing or priming.
For getting inside the cases, primer pockets, and flash holes, yes. The stainless pins reach spots walnut or corn cob media can't, and brass comes out looking factory fresh inside and out. You also avoid the dust that comes with dry tumbling, though you do trade that for a rinse-and-dry step at the end.
| UPC | 661120416753 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1097878 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 3.3 Liters |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rotary Tumbler |
| Shipping Weight | 8.0 |
| Color | ROTARY CASE TUMBLER LITE |
| Length | 12.9500 |
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