Tumbler died and I need replacement ideas

[Sonnypie]

I shoot about 2,000 38 special and close to 1,000 357 magnums per month. I don't deprime my brass before cleaning as this would take up a large amount of time. Can you use the SS media with the brass that still has used primers in it?

Yes,
but it is better to decap them so the media can clean the pockets and even the flash holes.
If you decide to go with SS Tumbling, you might want to get a larger tumbler for the volume.
(I have no idea how well made the RCBS is, nor if it has a thick rubber liner like the Thumbler's Tumbler has. But then, The Thumbler's doesn't cost $546.95 )
You might want to consider a cement mixer....

[imashooter2]

I shoot about 2,000 38 special and close to 1,000 357 magnums per month. I don't deprime my brass before cleaning as this would take up a large amount of time. Can you use the SS media with the brass that still has used primers in it?

Water will want to stay in the primer pocket since it can only evaporate through the flash hole. I would think you'd have to use heat to ensure that the pockets were dry.

[sparky45]

I shoot about 2,000 38 special and close to 1,000 357 magnums per month. I don't deprime my brass before cleaning as this would take up a large amount of time. Can you use the SS media with the brass that still has used primers in it?

Sure, it just won't clean the primer pocket.

[hhranch]

Second the recommendation of a Thumler's Tumbler Model B. I have used mine for over 30 years, replaced a number of drive belts and the rollers once. If you check a good hardware store, sometimes you can find vacuum cleaner belts that will fit. They don't last quite as long, but cost a lot less.

[jwmprock]

Stainless media is THE way to go. Beats all the others, hands down.