Someday's even a blind squirrel

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Someday's even a blind squirrel

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can find an acorn!

When I got home last Wednesday nite, the first thing I did was go check the status of my ammo for the match this past weekend. And, when I went to check on the brass in my tumbler I found out the motor had died.

This is the big Dillon model. I groused about all weekend about who (me) was stupid enough to have left it runnin' when I last left home, (March 15)! :cry:

So, today I called Dillon to find out how much it was going to cost to have a new motor shipped. At first, the customer service guy couldn't find my purchase history. As he was looking this up I walked out to the barn (the thunderstorms had passed) and as I got there he found it. We confirmed the model I had purchased back in 1995, and he started giving me a return authorization number. I asked, "can't you just sell me a new motor?" He said this model needs some updates and changes. Afterwards, I sheepishly asked how much this would cost.

The good, wonderful, understanding, gracious folks (was that enough?) at Dillon said, "Well, Dennis, when you bought that model it was covered by our lifetime warranty."

YeeHAW! So, off it goes tomorrow.

Hey, can I recommend Dillon to ya? You bet! Buy BLUE!
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Now that's the kind of service that'll forever keep a customer.

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Griff wrote: I groused about all weekend about who (me) was stupid enough to have left it runnin' when I last left home, (March 15)! :cry:
You left it on for 12 days?!? Dang Griff, I'm just happy you didn't burn down the house!!! :shock:

Dillion's service is the best, isn't it? :D
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So, how shiny WAS that brass that stayed in the tumbler since March 15??? :D
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AmBraCol wrote:So, how shiny WAS that brass that stayed in the tumbler since March 15??? :D
VERY! I remember droppin' in some Brasso, then turning the lights off. Musta forgot the next morning!

YK, that's TEN WEEKS!
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Awesome to hear.....I will support these folks on my next purchase of reloading gear. RCBS seems to be outsourcing much of their stuff to China. :?
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I HOPE YOUR BRASS WAS CLEAN! :D
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horsesoldier03 wrote:I HOPE YOUR BRASS WAS CLEAN! :D
Looks NEW. Now to load 150 rds of .30-30! Sounds like a good reason to set up the "new to me" Rock Chucker. Also need to try out the 12 gauge dies I have for it.

But, may have to leave in a hurry as I'm waiting for a ride back to Joplin and pick up my Pete, take it to its new owner and pick up the newly rebuilt KW. But, that'll be a different post. (w/pictures)! :lol:
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I love good reports. I'm still using a yard sale tumbler I bought 10+ years ago. No warranty, no nothing. When it dies I'll check out the blue ones.

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congrats Griff. I bought blue and I'm very happy.
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congrats Griff. I bought blue and I'm very happy.
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Sounds like something I would do!! :wink:
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Yep, got the Dillon stuff also, I live in Phoenix; so I get to buy local
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That is the way Dillion seems to act.
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Congrats and that's a great plug for Dillion :D !
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Griff wrote:
horsesoldier03 wrote:I HOPE YOUR BRASS WAS CLEAN! :D
Looks NEW. Now to load 150 rds of .30-30! Sounds like a good reason to set up the "new to me" Rock Chucker. Also need to try out the 12 gauge dies I have for it.

But, may have to leave in a hurry as I'm waiting for a ride back to Joplin and pick up my Pete, take it to its new owner and pick up the newly rebuilt KW. But, that'll be a different post. (w/pictures)! :lol:
Where do ya get 12 gauge dies that'll fit a Rockchucker? I was looking for some at one point, but finally just gave up!
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Sounds like the time I left the radio in the oven. Some folks still like to remind me about that one.
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Rusty wrote:Sounds like the time I left the radio in the oven. Some folks still like to remind me about that one.
Not sure I wanna hear that story! New or rebuilt, (I haven't seen it & the wife won't open the box), the vibratory case cleaner arrived. But hey, I'm a happy camper!

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I've heard the new ones don't have the lifetime warranty, and the replacement motor is more expensive than a new tumbler of a different brand.
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Well, I opened the box today. WOOHOOO! :D :mrgreen: It appears they jacked up the bowl and bolted on a new chassis and motor!
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Griff, I'm surprised you even had some brass left!!! I'm glad you had the good luck with a lifetime warranty.
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