The best part of this video IMO compared to all the other videos, is when your system started having problems. Why? Because you show & tell how to troubleshoot the problem. All the other videos (other than yours) have had no issues. On top of that, you told us what not to do. Great stuff man!!!
Covered most of the problems with this press in 30 min when people on the forums try to figure them out it takes them weeks before they fix it. Your a wealth of information please continue to make these great vids.
you know because of you i had to spend $600.....lol...i watched your videos concerning the Hornady L-N-L Progressive Stage Press... your videos are clear ...perfect sound...highly detailed...when i receive my Kit i am going to make sure i watch each video intensely...thanks for the great videos...
Thank you Gary. These video were my first and they were made at 2:00 in the morning on two different nights. They were off the cuff but they worked. I hope you enjoy your Hornady. Highboy
@@76Highboy Yessir. Took a page of notes each on videos 1-4 tonite. Had to stop as my hand hurts...haaa. will refer to them prior to setting up the press and loading next time. Golden videos!
@@76Highboy Your videos on the Hornady AP are the absolute best there is on this press. Hands down the best. I have had mine for about 8 years now. I still love it. I am very sad you don't have one anymore. I have zero intention of ever replacing it. I do about a dozen calibers on mine. It's inexpensive and easy to swap out for another cartridge. It's precise for seating and powder throw. It's compact. It's fast. Priming system is super reliable. It's super convenient to spot check a cartridge at any point in the process. It costs a lot to feed it with supplies so I don't see myself ever upgrading to something "faster". The only other press that's as fast and flexible might be the RCBS Pro Chucker. I like being able to do up to 300 Win Mag. No other press (maybe the Pro Chucker) has this combination of cost efficiency, speed, precision, and flexibility.
Thanks Bill for all this information. I bought one of these presses on recommendation from my brother, he says once it's tune up it runs like a dream. It's videos like this that help those of us who are not the most mechanically inclined.
Just bought a Hornady LNL AP and someone suggested your RUclips page to me. WOW the wealth of knowledge you shared and that I’m learning from these videos is awesome!! THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you so much. If you want more info feel free to join my new gun forum. I just built it. Hope to see you there Joe. Highboy www.76highboy.com/index.php
I want to thank you for taking the time making all those videos on Hornady AP press. I own one now from watching all your videos and did all the little details to help it run better appreciate all the videos you did. Thanks again it help me out a lot.
@ 76Highboy, I bought a new Hornady lnl progressive press 2 weeks ago, I've been reloading with a single stage press for 20 years and finally pulled the trigger on a progressive. I watched several of your videos in the process of setting it up and done everything as u recommend and it works great! Your videos are the best on RUclips, I'd just like to tell you THANK YOU for all the help and advice, I couldn't be happier with the way it operates. Have a nice day!
Thank you. I'm just beginning to reload and already know that your tutorials are going to help me for many years to come. I have a brand new HL&L and want start and stay on a narrow path. Have a blessed day.
Hi Bill, I have it on good authority that Santa is bringing me a LNL AP for Christmas so I was on some forums asking questions about setup and how to run it. I got many good answers but the one telling me to come watch your videos was by far the most helpful. You match my laid back style and I like that you work through the problems on camera rather then making it run perfect off cam and just showing us a video of you pulling the handle. Thank you for the help!
John, you just made my day and will fit in good here. I believe one thing you will appreciate about my channel is I am not concerned with subscriber numbers, instead I am here to make friends doing what we like to do. So, if you ever make a comment and someone begins harassing or bashing you let me know and I will ban them without notice. Your comment is very appreciated and I hope to get to know you. Also, I have a new video series where if you send me a pic of your bench setup I will put your bench in a video. Make sure I get a report on Christmas,,, and enjoy. Highboy
Bill Morgan The bench is still in the concept stage. I live in Florida and the garage is hot an HUMID so I am considering an area in the house. I am concerned with rust on the press and moisture and temp swings with the powder.
I understand that. I do have a series on my channel on how to build a bench. Go to my main RUclips page, click on "Playlist", then look for the series on how to build a bench. Have a good day John. Highboy
Thanks Bill. I bought an AP Classic kit about 2 years ago. Hornady's Single stage press and learned to reload .270 ammo. Hadn't thought about adding the LNL until I saw it at Bass Pro. Now before I get one I came across this video you did and learned so much in these few minutes about progressive from your video here. You were on the money to reveal problems and your solutions to them. Invaluable.
You are giving me a lot of great information about the AP Lock N Load. I bought one a few months ago and I wish I would have seen your videos before. It would have saved me trying to figure out some issues. Thank you very much for making these videos. I also like very much what you said about not beating yourself up with you make a mistake. I teach people how to shoot longbows and recurves, and I repeatedly stress how important that is. Thanks again Highboy! Very cool videos!
I so appreciate you showing all these problems and sharing your hiccups. That's how we learn in real time. I just bought my first AP. Can't find primers anywhere.
You're kindly welcome. For me personally I learn by hands on and by seeing. So yes that is how we learn in real time. You need yo join my forum. I built it. If you join use a fake name. The guys will alert everyone on where the primers and components are. Go to 76highboy.com
@@76Highboy Thank you so much. I will do that. I realize you have switched systems but I want you to know that you are by far the most informative channel I've found.
@@cynthiasmith6465 Stop it, stop it... now I'm going to be too good for my own self... Thank you and if you have questions feel free to ask. Also, you should watch for my live streams. It's a time where you can ask questions. Highboy
Man when i first started watching your LNL videos i thought my goodness this fella sure likes to say OK a lot.. But I have now watched them all at least three times and i would like to thank you for putting this info out there. You have helped me more than you will know getting my LNL set up and running smooth.. I recommend Hornady paying you to make them some videos!
+Craig Bonner These videos were made in the middle of the night because when I made them I used to travel. They were literally one shot takes with no script. It is difficult to be fluid with speak when trying to explain operation. Many RUclips channels cut and splice because of that but for me I do not. Thank you Sir and I hope to chat with you more. Highboy
Just started reloading and I got a Hornady Lock N Load AP. Your channel has been just as or even more important than my reloading handbooks. Thanks so much for putting up these videos!
+Reed Pitts Reed, thank you so much!!! I sure appreciate your encouraging words. I hope to get to know you and look forward to hearing how you progress along. Also, thefirearmsforum.com has a ton of wealth and, check out msrhunt.com. Keep me up to date sir. Highboy
Thanks. I actually discovered that before you even responded. I just finished watching the entire thing. It was very informative. I have done some reloading an an old rockchucker and am getting back into it. Going to get then Hornady LNL AP and been doing a lot of research. The videos of yours I have watched so far have been great. Love the safety disclaimer at the end. Thanks again.
I Just stumbled upon your videos and I'm happy I did. Your learning together approach is exactly whats needed. I just got the Hornady LNL AP press and your videos will be an excellent guide for a new re-loader such as myself.
***** Thank you for your humbling comment!!! The greatest reward for me is getting to know subscribers such as yourself. I hope you enjoy reloading ammo my friend. Highboy
Bill, I was reloading today on my LNL, and the damn plate was coming loose on mine every 30 rounds. Thought I should look for tips on RUclips and came across your hints. Outstanding job and I know tomorrow after using the lock washer that issue will be gone. Now on to looking at the rest of your hints. Thanks so much, and great job just baing real.
You are more then welcome my friend. Here is a link to a video that is the most informational. Enjoy. Highboy Merry Christmas to all my friends on youtube and all the gun forums
awsome info bill......... i sure wish everyone was laided back as you. i learned alot, headed out soon to pick my first press up, grab everything at once n holds no barr lol cheers mate
Thank you Mr. Mackey! These videos are amazing and so helpful for beginners. Just ordered my AP and will watch these to please my appetite until it arrives and I get to do it for my self!
Awesome video series. I just bought this press and am in the process of setting it up. I ran across your video series and learned a ton of great tips. Thanks much for the time you invested in them.
Thank you for the awesome comment. You will like your press and if you have any questions feel free to jump in and ask. Also, I see you have a nice channel too. I subscribed. God bless. Highboy
Very good and instructive video Bill...Your video on adjusting the indexing adjustments helped me solve some frustrations I was having yesterday with my new press. Thanks - Kris
great to see a local reloader, im new to this and just ordered the same press, got a rotary and vib tumbler- soon to get dies and shell plates for the calibers i need and rest of supplies.... thanks for the video's it helps me, watching alot of them
Thanks for the tip on the lock washer. Also, I learned a lot, seeing how you pay so much attention to the feel of the machine. I think I have caused problems by trying to power thru problems rather than stopping and fixing the problem. Well done Highboy.
I have watched a few videos since subscribing an hour ago and see that you have come a long way since then. I honestly have to say you are one of the most honest and just over all good person I have sub'd. Keep up the great videos and hope all is good with you.
Thanks Mike. When I started my channel I did made my videos in the middle of the night and did it that way until two years later in 2015. My videos are never rehearsed, no scripts, and at two in the morning it is tough to collect the correct words so "Okay" get used quite a bit. I am nothing more than an average guy who is here to represent our Second Amendment and help those who want to reload. I am not a professional, and my friends here on RUclips are the absolute best. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Highboy
You've done a great job putting this series together. I am glad to have viewed the helpful information. I've had my press for about 1 year and I would have gotten through my set up issues easier and quicker if I had watched your videos first. Thanks for the great work, I look forward to your other videos too.
64Lincoln, like the car. If so those were incredible cars. Smooth, fast and lots of room. Like the Hot Rod Lincoln. Thank you for the positive comment. I hope to get to know you and make sure to have fun on my channel. Highboy
I learned a lot from this video. I am getting ready to assemble my LNL AP this upcoming week and will be watching a rewatching your Hornady series. Thanks!
Jim, very nice and informational video, I have the same press with case and bullet feeder and was having problems. Saw your video and solved my hang up problems, thanks for taking the time to explain it so well. Nice job!
I watched a good number of your videos, Helped me tremendously!!! Thanks a bunch, really appreciate your help, also not a foul word in all your help!!!
+phillip straight Thanks Phil. Your comment means quite a bit and I appreciate your words. make sure to say HI every once in a while my good friend. Highboy
Just bought this press I'll be watching all your other ones that pertain to this press and thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge I'm very thankful
The reason I do it is because of people exactly like you. I have a group of followers that are the best Americans. They are the salt of society and you are one of them. Thanks Bear. Highboy
Thank you for these videos. I've been looking at this press and you've sold me better than any other video. Very informative and I like your style. Keep it up.
You are welcome and I thank you. I am currently in the "Women's Beginning Reloading Series and I will be going over the Hornady press again and I will also be going over the Redding T7 Turret press so I hope you follow along. They will be full of information. Thanks for commenting and have fun. Highboy
I have been contemplating getting into reloading for a while now. Now that my wife is shooting as much as I am, I have realized that reloading is a must. The intimidating side of starting from scratch has kept me from it. Thanks to your videos I am ready to take the plunge. This is what I love about youtube and the shooting community. Yes there are idiots out there who only contribute snarky, time waisting remarks. That said, there are also those such as yourself, that are a true asset. Thanks my friend. subscribed and will keep watching...
+Jerry K Thanks Jerry, we have a good time on this channel. Don't worry about the snarky ones because I ban them, so have a fun time. One thing I will tell you is I have many who struggle with the Hornady but I have not met anybody whom struggles with the Dillons. I have quite a few who have abandoned the Hornady altogether. I personally run the Dillon and if I did not have my channel I would not own the Hornady. Highboy
Thanks for the reply. I will look into the Dillon and gauge things from there. I have heard good things about both of them. Nice thing is I am starting from scratch and not pro one or the other. I really do appreciate the reply.. Jerry
Bill was very helpful when I was first setting up my Hornady AP for 38 special. I haven't used my machine in a few months, and if I have questions, I will come ask him again for advice. Great guy with a ton of experience with this press.
I am waiting for my ammoplant, your videos gonna help me a lot! By the, way are fun to watch and litning to! Keep up the good work! Thanks from Sweden.😊
Came here on Johnny's Reloading Bench recommendation, great video wish I saw this when i first got my LNL. Keep up the good videos! You got a new subscriber.
I leave the primer tube assembly about a half turn loose (per a suggestion on some forum), and I stick a section of GI cleaning rod on the fiberglass rod for a bit of extra weight on the stack of primers. I've never had an issue since with the primer feeding.
Really appreciate the videos and the candid nature of how to use the press. I have one on order so I'm currently in research mode to learn as much as I can before it arrives. I'll be binging the rests of your videos for sure.
Come join my Facebook group where you can ask questions and get them answered quickly by experienced reloaders. No one is put down for asking questions. BTW, thank you. Highboy facebook.com/groups/2011421259076530/
Okay, thank you very much. I'm just getting ready to watch the bullet videos. I sure am glad I came across your channel, you have definitely got yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome vids.
Just ordered a LnL press. I figured it was time to upgrade from my Lee single stage. You've got some good videos here, sir. I'll be looking at these in a few months when I'm setting mine setup. Sub'd. Thank you.
Excellent video Bill. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. I have a Lee Classic Turret press and have more than paid for it in ammo costs. I wanted so much to get the LNL AP when I was looking into reloading as a hobby. I chose the cheaper route to see if I would really like reloading or not. My son got the LNL AP so now I'm envious and may get one myself if I can smooth it over with my wife. I'm hooked on reloading for a hobby now and if I manage to get a LNL AP your videos will be priceless. I am retired so speed is not required, but I sure love how the press runs. Thanks again for an excellent job.
Another nice video. I just ordered this press and could use all the help I can get. Lots of good ideas. I have reloaded for 2 years now on a simpler press but now am stepping up to the big boys. God help me.
You have been reloading for two years? So are you going to take over doing these videos? Come on, we need a guy that really knows what he's doing. LOL. Thanks for the comments and make sure you say Hi. Highboy
Hi, new subscriber here, I have just ordered my AP press. New to progressive presses. this is the 1st video I have seen. i will watch them all. I just wanted to say you are the first to use magnetic trays to work with firearms...they are the bomb...especially if you are gun smithing....thanks Cmax
Welcome to my channel Cmax. I use the magnetic trays for about everything I work on. I always find a need for more of them, lol. I hope you enjoy your progressive press and I look forward to chatting with you Sir. Highboy
Thanks for the video Jim. It was a bit long but you shared a lot of good info there. I've got the LNL but I haven't been running it for awhile because I fell into a deal I couldn't pass up on a dillon xl650. And I can tell you that I have had more issues running it than the LNL. But I'm getting it smoothed out now. You have to learn your machine. Each brand has it's issues as you said. I am setting my LNL back up to do 223 and 300blk and I have some issues that I didn't see when doing pistol rounds and came across your video. I had already put a lock washer on and just like you I found it solved a lot of problems. I like the priming system on the LNL over the xl650 too. But the case feeder on that xl650 is really nice for me. I, like you, recommend the LNL. Like I said I fell into a great deal on the dillon but caliber conversions are so expensive in comparison, I'm not sure I should have taken that jump. That's why I'm setting the LNL back up for the rifle rounds.
blueeyephil Hello Phil, My videos are not short and they are not for everyone. However, I have many, many subscribers who are successfully hand loading because of my videos so I know they are working. I started with the LNL and now have the Dillon XL650, the RL550B, and the SDB. I will know in about a month which I prefer. The XL650 or the Dillon. Welcome to my channel. Highboy
Hi April. I am sorry I have missed your post. Thanks for the kind message and I hope you say Hello here on my channel. How is your press working? Highboy
I've watched your videos and you really seem to have the press dialed in. I have had mine for three months now and I've never managed to get the thing to work as smoothly as yours seems to. The shell plate will not constantly index consistently and no matter how many hours I spend fine tuning the indexing lugs, the problem never goes away. I no longer reload with this press.
My press has always ran good but unfortunately you are not the only one who has these issues. This is why I state in my videos that I do not recommend it. Also, so far, I have not had any of my guys who run the Dillon's experience any thing like this and no one ever tells me what you just said. My Dillon RL550B is three times the press for close to the same money. And yes, maybe a bit more money but you will surely be loading ammo and it is match grade. One last comment. Some viewers believe I am out to de-rate Hornady. Not so. It is just very frustrating when I try so hard to help the Hornady guys and they still struggle. I regret ever starting my channel with Hornady. Highboy
I have been off work recovering from shoulder surgery and found your videos. I have a LNL press but due to work and other stuff, it is still in the box. I am planning on getting it up and running here within the next few months. I have all my shell plates and dies, I just need to get to reloading.
I hope you recover and get back on top. I hope my videos help and let me know how your recovery hours. And, oh ya, no cage fighting until the doc says ok. Lol. Highboy
rwsmith29456 My pace is kind of slow so we should get along. Lol. Thanks so much and have a nice week Sir. Hope to get a chance to chat with you. Highboy
Nice video, I just ordered that press this morning and even though I knew there might be issues, I just love that press and you can't really beat the price. That Harbor Freight flashlight is a good investment too, I have two of them and two strip flashlights too. I also purchased rechargeable batteries for them, highly recommend it.
I do not own this press any more but if you have questions or need help feel free to join my forum and ask questions there. WE have a few guys who have the latest Hornady model and are very good with it. Ask for Critter.. he is really good with it. 76highboy.com
I am trying to decide which press to buy for my first. I am 60yrs old on a very tight budget and would perfer not to start out then upgrade later, if I can. I am considering a progressive. Thanks for all the info on your channel it is definatly helping me make up my mind. Keep up the GREAT work.
Your welcome Ron. I would recommend the Dillon RL550C. Not as expensive but caliber change over can be, For that reason you may want to check out the Redding T7 Turret. It is nor a progressive but can put quite a bit of ammo down range in a short time. Highboy
Great videos. They have helped me clean up some of the bad advice I was given over the years through the various forums (putting a piece of steel under the primer ramp point). I have noticed that a compression washer would come loose just as easily. I have also used star washers but they do scar the flat washer. I might go back to the compression washer to see if I was doing something wrong.
Hello Michael. Make sure to sign up on my gun and reloading forum. If you have questions you will get them answered and all the members are good people. I would love to have you and you can even share pictures of your Hornady. Go to 76highboy.com
What a fine job you've done on this video Bill, I've gone through the same issues on mine. BUT…I still love my turret press the most! It just makes one fine cartridge over and over again whereas my Automatic will make a bushel of cartridges sometimes badly and I have to dissassemble them all to find the squibs or double charges…"You boys out there who are just starting out…start with a turret press and you will never regret it!…………………………………….charlie irby
love your video and your humble spirit. I recently bought that press and it's very difficult to know what dies to use and how to set them up properly, it would be great to have you make some tutorials for those just opening the box up...
Served 5 years so far in the Corps, next July makes 6. I got the Hornady 3 die set ( www.hornady.com/store/45-AUTO-.451-3-Dieset/) and I have a bullet seater die (probably not a smart choice as I don't have a bullet feeder tube) and the Hornady progressive press. You keep mentioning that you dont want to seat and crimp on the same die so I would like to follow your advice... That being said I don't see a separate die for crimping on .45 ACP maybe you can recommend a 3rd party die that would fit in a Hornady press?
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1l8Bsr66_4vZ1VtMEZCc2ctQkE This is a picture of my brass as it leaves the expanding die. It keeps getting snagged on one side and then denting the side wall. Not sure what I am doing wrong, but I place the brass in the brass plate, go to top dead center with the brass, then slowly screw the expander die down till it touches. Once it touches I lower the handle slightly and give it a quarter turn on the expander die. I then raise the press to top dead center again and see if the expander is set to give me a thousandth increase like you've mentioned. I leave the brass in the expander die as I tighten it and then remove the brass. When I check the set up with a new piece of brass it breaks it.
I see another problem you have. One I had out of the box. The right pawl that forwards the plate on the upstroke is a tad too short. You can see your plate stops just short, then snaps forward into place. That caused me feed issues into the resizer as well.
Great video. I have only had my press for a short time and only have had a chance to de prime ammo for cleaning. The shell plate has loosened up a few times already. I will try this lock washer and hope it helps. It was nice to see a video where everything does not go smoothly so you can see how to fix issues.
+Glock2201 Your welcome but I guess you were not aware of rule #11 on my channel. If your user name has the word Glock in it you are to send me one. Hey, rules are rules and I have to stick by them. LOL... Thank you so much and welcome to my channel. Highboy
+76Highboy Reloading (Highboy Reloading) LOL I must have missed your rules. I found the problem was more from bulging in the brass rather than a loose shell plate.
I have the Hornady LNL Ap it is a good press and a heap cheaper than a Dillon, and their warranty is awesome, I have had to replace parts that were damaged by user error and they replaced them no questions asked. The only issues I get when reloading is my bullet seating die gets jammed up from being skewed on occasion, all I do is lower the handle jiggle the die with my finger till it corrects and I'm off again. Only happens on my .308 die though
Hi Paul, thanks for watching my videos. I do put a tiny bit of lubrication on the bottom roller bearings. Use a newer advanced gun oil, and just a little will do it. Stay away from grease. IMO, too messy. Have a good one Paul.
You get for what you pay… do not have that problem of shell plate getting loose on a Dillon… thanks for your video, I ‘ll buy another Dillon to bring home to my country
Really enjoyed the video. I have the same press and love it.......but I did turn this video into a drinking game every time you say okay!!! Lol....however you now have a new subscriber.
Thank you for a realistic video. I am new to reloading, and I purchased the same press as you. I hope I will be able to solve my problems as well as you. Again ,thank you
Highboy, Hope you are having a great holiday weekend, and I am sure you share my respect in honoring those who have served our great country. I have what seems to be a more major problem with my Hornady AP Progressive press. I wanted to get your opinion and see if you had any advise, before I send it back to Hornady for some repairs. I have reloaded about 1500 38 special in the last week and half. I have done light cleaning of the plate and dies during this stretch. A few minor issues, but nothing to serious. Today the ram stopped going far enough down, and doesn't index at the bottom at all. The shell plate stops about a 1/2 inch from the base of the press. I have had minor indexing issues that can be handled by small adjustments to the paws, but this seems very different. The right paws don't seem to be engaging the ram at the bottom at all. Ever had this issue, Any ideas on what to try?
Hello Zola. Memorial Day Weekend surely is a time when we give honor to those who made the greatest sacrifice. That sacrifice is, the loss of their lives in battle for our freedom. Freedom isn't free!!! As for a fix I believe Hornady is the best bet. I am sorry I am not more help but please let me know what you find out. 38 special is a fun round to shoot and there is quite the selection of bullets in .38 caliber. Have fun!!! Highboy
Highboy, Thanks for the response. I was the problem. You know the medal piece on the base that goes off to the left away from the reloader. Well I had set a completed round to close, and it was under the metal piece, and was keeping the ram from progressing on the downside. Sometimes I scare myself how dumb I can be.
Bill, Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for all your time, work, and effort that goes into these! I just started reloading on my own and got the L-N-L based on research and your videos have been an immense help. I do have one question that I have not seen addressed in the videos thus far. When going from the resize die letting the shell down the shell plate does not cycle all the way to center to seat the primer. I have lubed the ball detents with oil and it is clean. I can seat the primers fine I just have to push the plate into place (maybe 1/4" clockwise). Sounds like a few other people have had similar issues so I figured I would run it by you. Any help or advise would be greatly appriciated.
The reason you are experiencing this issue is the adjustment pawls may be off a bit. I will be doing a video on this shortly and I will cover this issue. For now though call Hornady and they will instruct you on how to adjust them, and how much. It is a simple fix and it good to know. Keep an eye out for the upcoming video. Highboy
In my videos I tell it like it is. If I am speaking BS to the viewers then I am wasting their time and I don't believe in doing that. I appreciate my viewers because you all come across seeking a genuine platform so that is why I keep making the videos. Thanks for the honesty Clarky. Highboy
The only way a lose shell plate can mangle a primer is if the empty brass comes into position but is not exactly centered. Then when you go to seat the primer it will "Mangle it", as you put it. If you Que the video to 11:30 and watch it to the point I find the bad primer you will see all the primers seated smoothly. I would have rather the primer was mangled from a lose shell plate because that would have supported the importance of keeping the shell plate tight.
Hey HighBoy, I just bought my press and thank you for your time to help me out.
The best part of this video IMO compared to all the other videos, is when your system started having problems. Why? Because you show & tell how to troubleshoot the problem. All the other videos (other than yours) have had no issues. On top of that, you told us what not to do. Great stuff man!!!
I have this press coming, so this was excellent to see before I even got my press. Thanks
You are welcome. Highboy
I know this video is 7 years old, but feel good that 7 years later it’s still helping people! Thanks
Covered most of the problems with this press in 30 min when people on the forums try to figure them out it takes them weeks before they fix it. Your a wealth of information please continue to make these great vids.
you know because of you i had to spend $600.....lol...i watched your videos concerning the Hornady L-N-L Progressive Stage Press... your videos are clear ...perfect sound...highly detailed...when i receive my Kit i am going to make sure i watch each video intensely...thanks for the great videos...
Thank you Gary. These video were my first and they were made at 2:00 in the morning on two different nights. They were off the cuff but they worked. I hope you enjoy your Hornady. Highboy
I know you moved to Dillon.. but these Hornady videos are fantastic for those with the red presses. You're an excellent instructor man! Thank you.
71Rcode... I do miss my Hornady. Thank you for the kind words. 76highboy.com
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Yessir. Took a page of notes each on videos 1-4 tonite. Had to stop as my hand hurts...haaa. will refer to them prior to setting up the press and loading next time. Golden videos!
@@76Highboy Your videos on the Hornady AP are the absolute best there is on this press. Hands down the best. I have had mine for about 8 years now. I still love it. I am very sad you don't have one anymore. I have zero intention of ever replacing it.
I do about a dozen calibers on mine. It's inexpensive and easy to swap out for another cartridge. It's precise for seating and powder throw. It's compact. It's fast. Priming system is super reliable. It's super convenient to spot check a cartridge at any point in the process. It costs a lot to feed it with supplies so I don't see myself ever upgrading to something "faster". The only other press that's as fast and flexible might be the RCBS Pro Chucker. I like being able to do up to 300 Win Mag. No other press (maybe the Pro Chucker) has this combination of cost efficiency, speed, precision, and flexibility.
Thanks Bill for all this information. I bought one of these presses on recommendation from my brother, he says once it's tune up it runs like a dream. It's videos like this that help those of us who are not the most mechanically inclined.
Just bought a Hornady LNL AP and someone suggested your RUclips page to me. WOW the wealth of knowledge you shared and that I’m learning from these videos is awesome!! THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you so much. If you want more info feel free to join my new gun forum. I just built it. Hope to see you there Joe. Highboy www.76highboy.com/index.php
I want to thank you for taking the time making all those videos on Hornady AP press. I own one now from watching all your videos and did all the little details to help it run better appreciate all the videos you did. Thanks again it help me out a lot.
@ 76Highboy, I bought a new Hornady lnl progressive press 2 weeks ago, I've been reloading with a single stage press for 20 years and finally pulled the trigger on a progressive. I watched several of your videos in the process of setting it up and done everything as u recommend and it works great! Your videos are the best on RUclips, I'd just like to tell you THANK YOU for all the help and advice, I couldn't be happier with the way it operates. Have a nice day!
Thank you. I'm just beginning to reload and already know that your tutorials are going to help me for many years to come. I have a brand new HL&L and want start and stay on a narrow path. Have a blessed day.
Make sure you join my forum Brad. If you run into a snag you can ask questions. Go to 76highboy.com
Hi Bill, I have it on good authority that Santa is bringing me a LNL AP for Christmas so I was on some forums asking questions about setup and how to run it. I got many good answers but the one telling me to come watch your videos was by far the most helpful.
You match my laid back style and I like that you work through the problems on camera rather then making it run perfect off cam and just showing us a video of you pulling the handle.
Thank you for the help!
John, you just made my day and will fit in good here. I believe one thing you will appreciate about my channel is I am not concerned with subscriber numbers, instead I am here to make friends doing what we like to do. So, if you ever make a comment and someone begins harassing or bashing you let me know and I will ban them without notice. Your comment is very appreciated and I hope to get to know you. Also, I have a new video series where if you send me a pic of your bench setup I will put your bench in a video.
Make sure I get a report on Christmas,,, and enjoy.
Highboy
Bill Morgan The bench is still in the concept stage. I live in Florida and the garage is hot an HUMID so I am considering an area in the house. I am concerned with rust on the press and moisture and temp swings with the powder.
I understand that. I do have a series on my channel on how to build a bench. Go to my main RUclips page, click on "Playlist", then look for the series on how to build a bench. Have a good day John. Highboy
Thanks Bill. I bought an AP Classic kit about 2 years ago. Hornady's Single stage press and learned to reload .270 ammo. Hadn't thought about adding the LNL until I saw it at Bass Pro. Now before I get one I came across this video you did and learned so much in these few minutes about progressive from your video here. You were on the money to reveal problems and your solutions to them. Invaluable.
Thanks so much and welcome to my channel. I believe we will get along good. Make sure to keep in tough. Highboy
I just love all your videos on the lock and load. My press is now dialed in like it's supposed to be now. Thanks to you.
You are giving me a lot of great information about the AP Lock N Load. I bought one a few months ago and I wish I would have seen your videos before. It would have saved me trying to figure out some issues. Thank you very much for making these videos. I also like very much what you said about not beating yourself up with you make a mistake. I teach people how to shoot longbows and recurves, and I repeatedly stress how important that is. Thanks again Highboy! Very cool videos!
I so appreciate you showing all these problems and sharing your hiccups. That's how we learn in real time. I just bought my first AP. Can't find primers anywhere.
You're kindly welcome. For me personally I learn by hands on and by seeing. So yes that is how we learn in real time. You need yo join my forum. I built it. If you join use a fake name. The guys will alert everyone on where the primers and components are. Go to 76highboy.com
@@76Highboy Thank you so much. I will do that. I realize you have switched systems but I want you to know that you are by far the most informative channel I've found.
@@cynthiasmith6465 Stop it, stop it... now I'm going to be too good for my own self... Thank you and if you have questions feel free to ask. Also, you should watch for my live streams. It's a time where you can ask questions. Highboy
@@76Highboy oh honey I did subscribe! I also joined. Waiting for approval. Hint: my best friend calls me Trucker Joe. Lol
Man when i first started watching your LNL videos i thought my goodness this fella sure likes to say OK a lot.. But I have now watched them all at least three times and i would like to thank you for putting this info out there. You have helped me more than you will know getting my LNL set up and running smooth.. I recommend Hornady paying you to make them some videos!
+Craig Bonner These videos were made in the middle of the night because when I made them I used to travel. They were literally one shot takes with no script. It is difficult to be fluid with speak when trying to explain operation. Many RUclips channels cut and splice because of that but for me I do not.
Thank you Sir and I hope to chat with you more. Highboy
Just started reloading and I got a Hornady Lock N Load AP. Your channel has been just as or even more important than my reloading handbooks. Thanks so much for putting up these videos!
+Reed Pitts Reed, thank you so much!!! I sure appreciate your encouraging words. I hope to get to know you and look forward to hearing how you progress along. Also, thefirearmsforum.com has a ton of wealth and, check out msrhunt.com. Keep me up to date sir. Highboy
+Reed Pitts Same here, No doubt he has a knack for teaching. If i ever have any questions, I'll come here first
Thanks. I actually discovered that before you even responded. I just finished watching the entire thing. It was very informative. I have done some reloading an an old rockchucker and am getting back into it. Going to get then Hornady LNL AP and been doing a lot of research. The videos of yours I have watched so far have been great. Love the safety disclaimer at the end. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for the positive comments. I hope to see you around and make sure to say HI. Hiughboy
I Just stumbled upon your videos and I'm happy I did. Your learning together approach is exactly whats needed. I just got the Hornady LNL AP press and your videos will be an excellent guide for a new re-loader such as myself.
***** Thank you for your humbling comment!!! The greatest reward for me is getting to know subscribers such as yourself. I hope you enjoy reloading ammo my friend. Highboy
Bill, I was reloading today on my LNL, and the damn plate was coming loose on mine every 30 rounds. Thought I should look for tips on RUclips and came across your hints. Outstanding job and I know tomorrow after using the lock washer that issue will be gone. Now on to looking at the rest of your hints. Thanks so much, and great job just baing real.
You are more then welcome my friend. Here is a link to a video that is the most informational. Enjoy. Highboy
Merry Christmas to all my friends on youtube and all the gun forums
awsome info bill......... i sure wish everyone was laided back as you. i learned alot, headed out soon to pick my first press up, grab everything at once n holds no barr lol cheers mate
Thank you Mr. Mackey! These videos are amazing and so helpful for beginners. Just ordered my AP and will watch these to please my appetite until it arrives and I get to do it for my self!
I bought the LNL but haven’t used it yet. Just wanted to thank you for the time you spend to make it easier for inexperienced persons like myself.
Awesome video series. I just bought this press and am in the process of setting it up. I ran across your video series and learned a ton of great tips. Thanks much for the time you invested in them.
Thank you for the awesome comment. You will like your press and if you have any questions feel free to jump in and ask. Also, I see you have a nice channel too. I subscribed. God bless. Highboy
Very good and instructive video Bill...Your video on adjusting the indexing adjustments helped me solve some frustrations I was having yesterday with my new press.
Thanks - Kris
Kris Gachassin You are welcome Kris. I am glad you are getting it dialed in. Welcome to my channel and I hope to get to know you Sir. Highboy
In the first 2 minutes, you’ve solved every problem I was having. Thanks so much for making these videos
Your welcome. 76Highboy.com
Bill, just wanted to thank you for the videos. Just getting started with my Hornady lnl ap and your videos have been a great asset.
Brian, you are welcome and appreciated here on my channel. I hope to get to know you Sir. Highboy
great to see a local reloader, im new to this and just ordered the same press, got a rotary and vib tumbler- soon to get dies and shell plates for the calibers i need and rest of supplies.... thanks for the video's it helps me, watching alot of them
Hey bud... it's great to meet you. Meridian is my area. Highboy
@@76Highboy haha me too locust grove n Fairview
@@crashidaho Nice were neighbors. I built my own forum, you should join. 76highboy.com
Thanks for the tip on the lock washer. Also, I learned a lot, seeing how you pay so much attention to the feel of the machine. I think I have caused problems by trying to power thru problems rather than stopping and fixing the problem. Well done Highboy.
I have watched a few videos since subscribing an hour ago and see that you have come a long way since then. I honestly have to say you are one of the most honest and just over all good person I have sub'd. Keep up the great videos and hope all is good with you.
Thanks Mike. When I started my channel I did made my videos in the middle of the night and did it that way until two years later in 2015. My videos are never rehearsed, no scripts, and at two in the morning it is tough to collect the correct words so "Okay" get used quite a bit. I am nothing more than an average guy who is here to represent our Second Amendment and help those who want to reload. I am not a professional, and my friends here on RUclips are the absolute best.
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
Highboy
You've done a great job putting this series together. I am glad to have viewed the helpful information. I've had my press for about 1 year and I would have gotten through my set up issues easier and quicker if I had watched your videos first. Thanks for the great work, I look forward to your other videos too.
64Lincoln, like the car. If so those were incredible cars. Smooth, fast and lots of room. Like the Hot Rod Lincoln. Thank you for the positive comment. I hope to get to know you and make sure to have fun on my channel. Highboy
I learned a lot from this video. I am getting ready to assemble my LNL AP this upcoming week and will be watching a rewatching your Hornady series. Thanks!
Jim, very nice and informational video, I have the same press with case and bullet feeder and was having problems. Saw your video and solved my hang up problems, thanks for taking the time to explain it so well. Nice job!
You are more then welcome Fred, I am glad they helped. Say Hi every once in a while.
I watched a good number of your videos, Helped me tremendously!!! Thanks a bunch, really appreciate your help, also not a foul word in all your help!!!
+phillip straight Thanks Phil. Your comment means quite a bit and I appreciate your words. make sure to say HI every once in a while my good friend. Highboy
Nice videos on the LNL AP , very helpful and thanks for posting them .
Awesome video! Been debating between Hornady LNL AP and a Dillon. You got me sold on the Hornady. Thanks!
Your welcome Sir and thanks for saying Hi. Highboy
Just bought this press I'll be watching all your other ones that pertain to this press and thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge I'm very thankful
Your video saved me again on my press today
Thanks Bill
Your info on reloading is the best on the net thanks for doing what you do!
The reason I do it is because of people exactly like you. I have a group of followers that are the best Americans. They are the salt of society and you are one of them.
Thanks Bear.
Highboy
Thank you for these videos. I've been looking at this press and you've sold me better than any other video. Very informative and I like your style. Keep it up.
You are welcome and I thank you. I am currently in the "Women's Beginning Reloading Series and I will be going over the Hornady press again and I will also be going over the Redding T7 Turret press so I hope you follow along. They will be full of information. Thanks for commenting and have fun. Highboy
I have been contemplating getting into reloading for a while now. Now that my wife is shooting as much as I am, I have realized that reloading is a must. The intimidating side of starting from scratch has kept me from it. Thanks to your videos I am ready to take the plunge. This is what I love about youtube and the shooting community. Yes there are idiots out there who only contribute snarky, time waisting remarks. That said, there are also those such as yourself, that are a true asset. Thanks my friend. subscribed and will keep watching...
+Jerry K Thanks Jerry, we have a good time on this channel. Don't worry about the snarky ones because I ban them, so have a fun time.
One thing I will tell you is I have many who struggle with the Hornady but I have not met anybody whom struggles with the Dillons. I have quite a few who have abandoned the Hornady altogether. I personally run the Dillon and if I did not have my channel I would not own the Hornady.
Highboy
Thanks for the reply. I will look into the Dillon and gauge things from there. I have heard good things about both of them. Nice thing is I am starting from scratch and not pro one or the other. I really do appreciate the reply..
Jerry
Bill was very helpful when I was first setting up my Hornady AP for 38 special. I haven't used my machine in a few months, and if I have questions, I will come ask him again for advice. Great guy with a ton of experience with this press.
MrZola1234 Thanks Mr. Zola. It is good to hear from you. I remembered your name. Have a great week partner!!! Highboy
I am waiting for my ammoplant, your videos gonna help me a lot! By the, way are fun to watch and litning to! Keep up the good work! Thanks from Sweden.😊
+Erik Granberg You are welcome and please, if you have any questions be sure to ask. Let me know how you progress along my friend. Highboy
Came here on Johnny's Reloading Bench recommendation, great video wish I saw this when i first got my LNL. Keep up the good videos! You got a new subscriber.
This series from Highboy helped me set up my Hornady press. I had never used a A/P press before. I still refer to it when things go bad.
I leave the primer tube assembly about a half turn loose (per a suggestion on some forum), and I stick a section of GI cleaning rod on the fiberglass rod for a bit of extra weight on the stack of primers. I've never had an issue since with the primer feeding.
Really appreciate the videos and the candid nature of how to use the press. I have one on order so I'm currently in research mode to learn as much as I can before it arrives. I'll be binging the rests of your videos for sure.
Come join my Facebook group where you can ask questions and get them answered quickly by experienced reloaders. No one is put down for asking questions. BTW, thank you. Highboy facebook.com/groups/2011421259076530/
Okay, thank you very much. I'm just getting ready to watch the bullet videos. I sure am glad I came across your channel, you have definitely got yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome vids.
Thank you Derek. I hope you follow along and make sure you say HI in the comments. Highboy
Thanks for posting these. I have had many of these problems thinking it was something I was doing. Help a great deal.
Fantastic video and super helpful as I set up my LNL AP. Looking forward to your other vids. Thanks for spending the time putting this together!
You are very welcome and welcome to my channel. If you have questions feel free to ask. Highboy
Thanks Jim. This is a great resource. I've had my LNL for several years but didn't use it for some time. Good video to come back to for a tune up.
Thanks Phil, I appreciate the comment. Welcome to my channel Sir. Highboy
Just ordered a LnL press. I figured it was time to upgrade from my Lee single stage. You've got some good videos here, sir. I'll be looking at these in a few months when I'm setting mine setup. Sub'd. Thank you.
Thanks for jumpin in on the comments Nick. Have a great day!!! Highboy
Excellent video Bill. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. I have a Lee Classic Turret press and have more than paid for it in ammo costs. I wanted so much to get the LNL AP when I was looking into reloading as a hobby. I chose the cheaper route to see if I would really like reloading or not. My son got the LNL AP so now I'm envious and may get one myself if I can smooth it over with my wife. I'm hooked on reloading for a hobby now and if I manage to get a LNL AP your videos will be priceless. I am retired so speed is not required, but I sure love how the press runs. Thanks again for an excellent job.
FYI, in my videos it does not matter what the folks all reloads on. Everyone is invited and well appreciated. Thanks for the positive comment. Highboy
Another nice video. I just ordered this press and could use all the help I can get. Lots of good ideas. I have reloaded for 2 years now on a simpler press but now am stepping up to the big boys. God help me.
You have been reloading for two years? So are you going to take over doing these videos? Come on, we need a guy that really knows what he's doing. LOL. Thanks for the comments and make sure you say Hi. Highboy
Thank you. You have all of the same problems that I do with the LNL. And, you fixed them.. Great video.
Just got the Hornady LNL and was looking for some videos to see what problem others might be having with this press.....GREAT VIDEO!!!! THANKS JIM
Your welcome Drew. Thanks and welcome to my channel Sir. Highboy
Good stuff Bill. I just got the LNL also and can't wait to get it up and running. Thanks for the great vids.
I learned a few things and the lock washer suggestion is a good one. Subscribed.
Thanks Andrew. It's nice to have you on board and I hope to see you in more comments. Highboy
Hi, new subscriber here, I have just ordered my AP press. New to progressive presses. this is the 1st video I have seen. i will watch them all. I just wanted to say you are the first to use magnetic trays to work with firearms...they are the bomb...especially if you are gun smithing....thanks Cmax
Welcome to my channel Cmax. I use the magnetic trays for about everything I work on. I always find a need for more of them, lol. I hope you enjoy your progressive press and I look forward to chatting with you Sir. Highboy
Thanks for the video Jim. It was a bit long but you shared a lot of good info there. I've got the LNL but I haven't been running it for awhile because I fell into a deal I couldn't pass up on a dillon xl650. And I can tell you that I have had more issues running it than the LNL. But I'm getting it smoothed out now. You have to learn your machine. Each brand has it's issues as you said.
I am setting my LNL back up to do 223 and 300blk and I have some issues that I didn't see when doing pistol rounds and came across your video. I had already put a lock washer on and just like you I found it solved a lot of problems. I like the priming system on the LNL over the xl650 too. But the case feeder on that xl650 is really nice for me.
I, like you, recommend the LNL. Like I said I fell into a great deal on the dillon but caliber conversions are so expensive in comparison, I'm not sure I should have taken that jump. That's why I'm setting the LNL back up for the rifle rounds.
blueeyephil Hello Phil, My videos are not short and they are not for everyone. However, I have many, many subscribers who are successfully hand loading because of my videos so I know they are working.
I started with the LNL and now have the Dillon XL650, the RL550B, and the SDB. I will know in about a month which I prefer. The XL650 or the Dillon.
Welcome to my channel. Highboy
Love your videos. Got a LnL waiting to be set up and I'm sure this will make it a lot easier. Thanks
Hi April. I am sorry I have missed your post. Thanks for the kind message and I hope you say Hello here on my channel. How is your press working? Highboy
I've watched your videos and you really seem to have the press dialed in. I have had mine for three months now and I've never managed to get the thing to work as smoothly as yours seems to. The shell plate will not constantly index consistently and no matter how many hours I spend fine tuning the indexing lugs, the problem never goes away. I no longer reload with this press.
My press has always ran good but unfortunately you are not the only one who has these issues. This is why I state in my videos that I do not recommend it. Also, so far, I have not had any of my guys who run the Dillon's experience any thing like this and no one ever tells me what you just said.
My Dillon RL550B is three times the press for close to the same money. And yes, maybe a bit more money but you will surely be loading ammo and it is match grade.
One last comment. Some viewers believe I am out to de-rate Hornady. Not so. It is just very frustrating when I try so hard to help the Hornady guys and they still struggle.
I regret ever starting my channel with Hornady.
Highboy
I have been off work recovering from shoulder surgery and found your videos. I have a LNL press but due to work and other stuff, it is still in the box. I am planning on getting it up and running here within the next few months. I have all my shell plates and dies, I just need to get to reloading.
I hope you recover and get back on top. I hope my videos help and let me know how your recovery hours. And, oh ya, no cage fighting until the doc says ok. Lol. Highboy
Cool vid. Thanks for taking the time. That pace looks about right to me.
BTW That's one nice press.....
rwsmith29456
My pace is kind of slow so we should get along. Lol. Thanks so much and have a nice week Sir. Hope to get a chance to chat with you. Highboy
Well just realized you are recommending a lock washer too! I have been using it since 2013 and I love it
That's fantastic. Keep trucking, my friend. Highboy
Thanks, I too was having an issue with the shell plate loosening. Looking forward to watching your remaining four LNL vids.
Great video on this topic. It’s great to have instruction that does not assume I already know a lot.
Good video Sir. Thanks for taking the time to produce it. Take care, be safe!
***** You are quite welcome. I appreciate your comment and hope to get to know you. Take care and be safe as well my friend. Highboy
Nice video, I just ordered that press this morning and even though I knew there might be issues, I just love that press and you can't really beat the price. That Harbor Freight flashlight is a good investment too, I have two of them and two strip flashlights too. I also purchased rechargeable batteries for them, highly recommend it.
I do not own this press any more but if you have questions or need help feel free to join my forum and ask questions there. WE have a few guys who have the latest Hornady model and are very good with it. Ask for Critter.. he is really good with it. 76highboy.com
But, I will try and help you the best I can, gun brother. Highboy
I am trying to decide which press to buy for my first. I am 60yrs old on a very tight budget and would perfer not to start out then upgrade later, if I can. I am considering a progressive. Thanks for all the info on your channel it is definatly helping me make up my mind. Keep up the GREAT work.
Your welcome Ron. I would recommend the Dillon RL550C. Not as expensive but caliber change over can be, For that reason you may want to check out the Redding T7 Turret. It is nor a progressive but can put quite a bit of ammo down range in a short time. Highboy
Can you please tell me what a Dillon caliber change over costs compared to others? Thanks for your time.
Well done. The lock washer works well. Keep up the great work Sir.
the exact reason I came to this video. I will be installing the lock washer on mine asap. I was getting hangups every 15 rounds or so. Hope it works.
Very good video, great attitude , down to Earth knowledge. THANKS
You are welcome and thank you. I sure hope to get to know you and I hope to see you in the comments Sir. Have a SuperFantastic Day!!! Highboy
Thanks buddy your videos helped me out again I’m still using the hornady press
Great videos. They have helped me clean up some of the bad advice I was given over the years through the various forums (putting a piece of steel under the primer ramp point).
I have noticed that a compression washer would come loose just as easily. I have also used star washers but they do scar the flat washer. I might go back to the compression washer to see if I was doing something wrong.
Thank you for all your experience and educating us it.
Hello Michael. Make sure to sign up on my gun and reloading forum. If you have questions you will get them answered and all the members are good people. I would love to have you and you can even share pictures of your Hornady. Go to 76highboy.com
Nice to see you one here.
Great videos! Thank you for your work it helped me out a lot with my LNL press.
What a fine job you've done on this video Bill, I've gone through the same issues on mine. BUT…I still love my turret press the most! It just makes one fine cartridge over and over again whereas my Automatic will make a bushel of cartridges sometimes badly and I have to dissassemble them all to find the squibs or double charges…"You boys out there who are just starting out…start with a turret press and you will never regret it!…………………………………….charlie irby
love your video and your humble spirit. I recently bought that press and it's very difficult to know what dies to use and how to set them up properly, it would be great to have you make some tutorials for those just opening the box up...
Alex, this might help you. ruclips.net/video/VMd7e4GAr1g/видео.html Highboy
I will watch it thank you :)
I love your shirt. Thank you Sir. Highboy
Served 5 years so far in the Corps, next July makes 6. I got the Hornady 3 die set ( www.hornady.com/store/45-AUTO-.451-3-Dieset/) and I have a bullet seater die (probably not a smart choice as I don't have a bullet feeder tube) and the Hornady progressive press. You keep mentioning that you dont want to seat and crimp on the same die so I would like to follow your advice... That being said I don't see a separate die for crimping on .45 ACP maybe you can recommend a 3rd party die that would fit in a Hornady press?
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This is a picture of my brass as it leaves the expanding die. It keeps getting snagged on one side and then denting the side wall. Not sure what I am doing wrong, but I place the brass in the brass plate, go to top dead center with the brass, then slowly screw the expander die down till it touches. Once it touches I lower the handle slightly and give it a quarter turn on the expander die. I then raise the press to top dead center again and see if the expander is set to give me a thousandth increase like you've mentioned. I leave the brass in the expander die as I tighten it and then remove the brass. When I check the set up with a new piece of brass it breaks it.
Thanks bud. Have a good day and thanks for watching.
I see another problem you have. One I had out of the box. The right pawl that forwards the plate on the upstroke is a tad too short. You can see your plate stops just short, then snaps forward into place. That caused me feed issues into the resizer as well.
Great video. I have only had my press for a short time and only have had a chance to de prime ammo for cleaning. The shell plate has loosened up a few times already. I will try this lock washer and hope it helps. It was nice to see a video where everything does not go smoothly so you can see how to fix issues.
+Glock2201 Your welcome but I guess you were not aware of rule #11 on my channel. If your user name has the word Glock in it you are to send me one. Hey, rules are rules and I have to stick by them. LOL... Thank you so much and welcome to my channel. Highboy
+76Highboy Reloading (Highboy Reloading) LOL I must have missed your rules. I found the problem was more from bulging in the brass rather than a loose shell plate.
dude your videos helped me out so much thank you for taking the time to do them
I have the Hornady LNL Ap it is a good press and a heap cheaper than a Dillon, and their warranty is awesome, I have had to replace parts that were damaged by user error and they replaced them no questions asked.
The only issues I get when reloading is my bullet seating die gets jammed up from being skewed on occasion, all I do is lower the handle jiggle the die with my finger till it corrects and I'm off again. Only happens on my .308 die though
Hi Paul, thanks for watching my videos. I do put a tiny bit of lubrication on the bottom roller bearings. Use a newer advanced gun oil, and just a little will do it. Stay away from grease. IMO, too messy.
Have a good one Paul.
Great instructional video and cool as a cucumber, thanks for taking the time and effort.
Best regards Stretch
Thanks Stan. Sorry I missed your post and I hope to see you in more comments Sir. Highboy
You get for what you pay… do not have that problem of shell plate getting loose on a Dillon… thanks for your video, I ‘ll buy another Dillon to bring home to my country
Excellent troubleshooting vid
Really enjoyed the video. I have the same press and love it.......but I did turn this video into a drinking game every time you say okay!!! Lol....however you now have a new subscriber.
I know about the okay part, but I have gotten better overtime. Thanks and I hope to get to know you Sir. Highboy
Good vid and great attitude. I just bought the same press and really like it.
Thank you for the positive comment. Are you going to start making these videos so I can begin learning how to reload? LOL,,, Highboy
Bill Morgan
Of course but mine will be how not to vids.
*****
Just do something on guns and burgers with bacon and I will subscribe. :>)
Great videos, thanks for explaining in depth, 👏
I was having this problem with my shellplate. Thanks from another reloader in the boise area.
+Mtene1 You are so welcome and from one reloader to another thanks back my friend. make sure to stop in and say hello every once in a while. Highboy
Thank you for a realistic video. I am new to reloading, and I purchased the same press as you. I hope I will be able to solve my problems as well as you. Again ,thank you
Highboy,
Hope you are having a great holiday weekend, and I am sure you share my respect in honoring those who have served our great country. I have what seems to be a more major problem with my Hornady AP Progressive press. I wanted to get your opinion and see if you had any advise, before I send it back to Hornady for some repairs.
I have reloaded about 1500 38 special in the last week and half. I have done light cleaning of the plate and dies during this stretch. A few minor issues, but nothing to serious. Today the ram stopped going far enough down, and doesn't index at the bottom at all. The shell plate stops about a 1/2 inch from the base of the press. I have had minor indexing issues that can be handled by small adjustments to the paws, but this seems very different. The right paws don't seem to be engaging the ram at the bottom at all. Ever had this issue, Any ideas on what to try?
Hello Zola. Memorial Day Weekend surely is a time when we give honor to those who made the greatest sacrifice. That sacrifice is, the loss of their lives in battle for our freedom. Freedom isn't free!!!
As for a fix I believe Hornady is the best bet. I am sorry I am not more help but please let me know what you find out. 38 special is a fun round to shoot and there is quite the selection of bullets in .38 caliber. Have fun!!!
Highboy
Highboy,
Thanks for the response. I was the problem. You know the medal piece on the base that goes off to the left away from the reloader. Well I had set a completed round to close, and it was under the metal piece, and was keeping the ram from progressing on the downside. Sometimes I scare myself how dumb I can be.
You're not dumb Zola. Funny, I was thinking and was wondering of something was interfering from underneath. Good catch. Highboy
Bill,
Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for all your time, work, and effort that goes into these! I just started reloading on my own and got the L-N-L based on research and your videos have been an immense help.
I do have one question that I have not seen addressed in the videos thus far. When going from the resize die letting the shell down the shell plate does not cycle all the way to center to seat the primer. I have lubed the ball detents with oil and it is clean. I can seat the primers fine I just have to push the plate into place (maybe 1/4" clockwise).
Sounds like a few other people have had similar issues so I figured I would run it by you. Any help or advise would be greatly appriciated.
The reason you are experiencing this issue is the adjustment pawls may be off a bit. I will be doing a video on this shortly and I will cover this issue. For now though call Hornady and they will instruct you on how to adjust them, and how much. It is a simple fix and it good to know. Keep an eye out for the upcoming video.
Highboy
Thanks Michael. Have fun with your new press and let me know how it works. Cheers back at you.
THis is so much appreciated!
Too bad there aren't more people like you, your real and
you help folks with no bullshit
Clarky
In my videos I tell it like it is. If I am speaking BS to the viewers then I am wasting their time and I don't believe in doing that. I appreciate my viewers because you all come across seeking a genuine platform so that is why I keep making the videos. Thanks for the honesty Clarky. Highboy
Yes Bill I have always had that same philosophy and it has served me well
Clarky
The only way a lose shell plate can mangle a primer is if the empty brass comes into position but is not exactly centered. Then when you go to seat the primer it will "Mangle it", as you put it. If you Que the video to 11:30 and watch it to the point I find the bad primer you will see all the primers seated smoothly. I would have rather the primer was mangled from a lose shell plate because that would have supported the importance of keeping the shell plate tight.