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FWIW, my Lyman is 20 years old and still works just fine.
WOW,20 years old? Maybe it IS worth me investing the extra $80 or so for a Lyman.I would've been happy if mine lasted 5.Have you ever replaced anything on it or sent it back to Lyman? I believe they offer lifetime warranty?
Mine is the standard size; about 12" if I took a guess. All I've done is taken the base shield off once or twice, cleaned out the accumulated dust and put some oil on the bearings.
It does not get heavy-duty use, but I probably put 100-200 pistol cases a month into it anyway; more in the summer. .223 cases are commonly cleaned in it; I leave my CMP brass for those who have serious crimp removing tools.
FWIW, my Lyman is 20 years old and still works just fine.
No issues with the cabela's tumbler I've had for a couple of years now.