Description
Clean brass is the foundation of good handloads, and the RCBS Vibratory Case Polisher is built to deliver it batch after batch. This 120 VAC unit tackles up to 14 pounds of brass and media in a single run, using an aggressive vibrating action to strip away dirt, carbon, and oxidation until your cases come out looking close to new. The motor has real muscle behind it without the racket you'd expect, so you can run a load on the bench without it taking over the room.
What Sets the RCBS Vibratory Case Polisher Apart
The capacity here is the real story. Fourteen pounds of combined brass and media means you're processing serious volume per cycle, whether you're cleaning a pile of .308 after a range day or working through handgun brass by the thousands. Keep in mind the bowl runs best filled about halfway, which leaves plenty of room for the media and brass to move and polish evenly. Reviewers have noted it gets through a batch noticeably faster than older or smaller units.
Sifting Lid and Everyday Use
The polisher ships with two lids. A solid lid seals the bowl while it runs, and a sifting lid swaps in when the cycle's done so you can shake the clean brass free of the media without a separate separator or a mess on the bench. The housing is polymer, which keeps the weight down and holds up to regular use. One thing worth knowing up front: this is a dry media tumbler, so you supply your own media, whether that's ground walnut shell, crushed corncob, or a treated blend.
A Dependable Addition to the Reloading Bench
RCBS has a long track record with reloaders, and this polisher carries a limited two-year warranty. It's a straightforward, do-the-job piece of gear that earns its spot on the bench for anyone loading in any kind of volume. Add your media, load your brass, flip the switch, and come back to cases that are ready for the next step.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: RCBS
- Model: Vibratory Case Polisher
- Manufacturer Part Number: 87060
- UPC: 604544621013
- Capacity: 14 lbs brass and media
- Voltage: 120 VAC
- Plug Type: Type A (USA/Canada)
- Color: Green
- Material: Polymer
- Lids Included: Solid lid and sifting lid
- Warranty: Limited two-year
- Length: 13.9 in
What’s Included
- RCBS Vibratory Case Polisher unit with removable power cord
- Solid lid (installed for cleaning)
- Sifting lid for media separation
- Instruction manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the RCBS Vibratory Case Polisher come with media?
No, media is not included, so you'll need to supply your own. Most reloaders use ground walnut shell or crushed corncob, and either works great in this unit. For reference, filling the bowl about halfway with ground walnut shell comes out to roughly five and a half pounds of media.
How much brass can the 14 lb capacity actually handle?
The 14-pound rating covers the combined weight of brass and media together, not brass alone. RCBS recommends filling the bowl about halfway so everything has room to move and polish evenly. The exact number of cases depends on the caliber and the media density, but this is a high-volume unit suited to large range-day batches.
Is the RCBS Vibratory Case Polisher loud when running?
It runs with a quiet motor that delivers solid power without a lot of noise, which is one of its standout traits. Users consistently mention being able to run a batch on the bench without it dominating the room. It's a vibratory tumbler, so there's some hum, but it's notably quieter than many comparable units.
What's the difference between the solid lid and the sifting lid?
The solid lid stays on while the polisher is running to keep brass and media contained during the cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes, you swap in the sifting lid and shake the bowl to separate clean brass from the media, no extra separator needed. Both lids are included with the unit.




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