I am new to the forum and just getting out of the newbie status when it comes to reloading so I though I would give you my take on the cabelas kit. I recently purchased the kit when I compare it to a friends Frankfurt Arsenal model the Cabelas is much better IMO. I have tumbled a few thousand cases so far using the included corncob media and polish. The cases come out shiny clean and I am couldn't be happier with its results. I have been using the pan separator it came with and find it works just fine. I put it over an ice cream bucket and then scoop a couple hand fulls of brass/media into it and stir/shake the brass around a bit until it is media free. The biggest thing I noticed with the separator pan is it works best if you do not put too much brass in at one time and it also does not work all that well with rifle cases because of their length and neck, but works great for pistol cases. I am sure experienced loaders will find the pan separator a PIA but for a beginner I find it completely adequate and kind of a stepping stone into the next level.
