Hornady LNL AP Press Set Up Hints and Tricks, Part 5
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The Hornady LNL Progressive press is a high volume progressive press. I hope this video helps. 76Highboy
This video takes what we have learned and shows how to set the Hornady LNL AP press up from the ground up. I show you how I set everything up, going through each die, and ending up with a loaded cartridge. Thanks for watching.
76Highboy
Jim - Watched all the Tips and Tricks vid for the Hornady LnL AP. Is this still your favorite press? I noticed you now have several other ones (I like that T7) but if you had to buy now, would this one still be 'the one'? Thanks
I no longer have the Hornady. After going Dillon I never went back. I prefer the Dillons and the T7. I would not purchase the Hornady again. Highboy
Thanks for the reply. Any reason why? Just needed to mess with it too much or what? New to reloading, but also only shoot 200-300 a month, some times less. 9, .40 and .223, so when looking into it I knew I didnt want to spend too much to get started. After looking at single and turret presses, I happened across the LnL AP for $360 new, shipped and figured I'd check it out.
76Highboy Reloading I was in the market for a dillon 550, but undecided now with the lnl. What's your take on both? Maybe a video comparison?
@@76Highboy Lol - what?? Well that was unexpected! So I had the most difficult time with my Hornady LNL in the first few days setting up and getting to run but once that was sorted out which I had to purchase another press from local store and swap out all the defective parts than everything worked fine and I haven't had any problems. I think it's best suited for pistol rounds, especially 38 special because it doesn't spill powder. With 9mm I have to hold the plate while rotating and than comes to a sudden stop and spills the powder. I been planning to make some kind of damper as this is the biggest problem I am having with it. I saw that Dillon 650 has easy fix for it but I haven't seen any for Hornady. Someday I'll upgrade to Dillon 1050 but 2k is a lot of money to shell out when you don't shoot high volume.
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Watched them all. No substitute for experience. Thanks for teaching us all these excellent trips.
Thank you. You have really helped me. I went out and got the same set up as yours. I used your tips to get things working nicely. I have always thought my turret press from another manufacturer was the best. I was so wrong. This hornady ap press is so much more precise, doesnt eat primers or make them disappear down into the ram to reappear later chewed up, and absolutely no slop in this machine like my turret has with the crappy shell holders. Hornady has a big win with this press.
Thank you very much. I have had two Hornady AP presses since 1999 and never got them working very well. I am making progress getting my AP to run better. I am teaching friends too. I believe your videos are the best encouragement I have found in my reloading hobby. I have found several things that have helped me a great deal from your videos. My compliments on your terrific attitude very much appreciated.
Awesome video for 9byears ago...great job with explaining the dies💪💪🤙🤙🤙
Thank you Paulo. If you have questions, let me know, my friend. Highboy
Excellent series, I went to a buddies house to do some reloading and found that he hadn't set up his reloader fully since he bought it a year ago. Parts everywhere!!! Took it home with me and now I'm ready to tackle it after watching this series. Thank you
Your welcome. Let me know how it works. Highboy
76Highboy Reloading ok ran into a couple snags.
1. After priming the ram seems to sit a hair low and the priming plug is now sitting in the shuttle so it is hard to advance.
2. Can't seem to consistently eject. I made sure the shellplate is not loose, cleaned all powder up and still fails now and then.
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You do an excellent job explaining how the process works.... If I can understand this anyone can thank you Bill for everything you have done
Russell, thanks for the kind compliment. You are getting into a fun and exciting past time. keep following along, learn your manual and you will have fun. Thanks bud. Highboy
Bought this press a week ago plan to set it up in 2 weeks. thanks for the step by step set-up. Enjoy the vids THANKS for making them. Now off to watch some of your new ones
Ray, you just made my day., Range report and don't forget to say Hi. Highboy
Go watch Number 1. Sorry, I tried to give you constructive feedback. You are very knowledgeable. Good luck.
Solid video. You seem like a real stand up guy that genuinely wants others to be successful in this endeavor. Thanks!
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I just bought this press and am watching videos about it. You are just about the coolest dude on youtube. xD I love your attitude and knowledge. This series is fantastic. You've strengthened my confidence in my purchase (after hearing BUY DILLON, BUY DILLON, BUY DILLON from those that have never tried anything else) and have armed me with a lot of knowledge as I move from my single stage Lee to this bad boy. Thank you.
Speedogg, I know a lot of guys that are cooler then myself and one of them is you. Thank you for the kind compliment, you humble me. I look forward to seeing you in the comments. Highboy
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Excellent series Jim. I always intended to drink the Blue, but this series has convinced me that this is also a great quality piece of machinery. Considering it is also nearly half the price of blue, here in South Africa, it is a no-brainer for me.
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Thank you very much Jerry. I am glad to see the videos are helping. Keep in touch and let me know how it is going.
Know this was made in 2013, it's now 9-14 but wanted to say thank you very much for these video's. I'm going to buy a Hornady AP soon and this info. is invaluable. Am using a Redding Turret press now and really love it but want a true progressive for the amount I've been shooting.
Thanks Patrick for the positive support. I look forward to seeing you in more comments. Highboy
Hi Jim. Once again. Terrific videos. Well worth the time to watch. Great advice. I really like all the tips, etc. I am sure I am going to enjoy my new Hornady press once I get it all set up. I can hardly wait until it arrives.
What caliber will you be loading for? Any help you might need, just ask. Highboy
Great set of videos. I watched all of them and will watch them again when I get my press!
Thank you Sir and welcome to my channel. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Highboy
Ok elementary question. It looks like you deprime your brass before you clean it? Do you do that on your progressive press or is it done seperately on what with what die? Thanks again your videos are extremely helpful!
Big fan of your videos and the Superman mug!
You just made my day!!! I am under the weather so maybe you could come over and shoot my guns and make my videos for me. Oh heck, just shoot the guns. Welcome to my channel Sir. Highboy
Great video highboy...I am still learning. Have a blessed day.
Well, all I can say is you are a big blessing to this world. I hope you cont. to share your talent so that more people will be blessed. God bless you and your family brother!
God bless you back my friend. I am glad these are helpful. I hope you have scanned through my videos cause there's a bunch with more to come. Highboy
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Hey your videos are great. I just bought this press and I am just getting into reloading. You have lots of great tips. That have been very helpful.Thank you
Tracey Crawford
You are welcome Tracy. Thanks for watching my videos and I hope you follow along. I will be covering the LNL AP in more detail as I go through each of the calibers. Jim
I was thinking of buying the pistol micrometer metering insert for the powder measure? Have you ever used them? Or do you think they are a good tool?
Thanks
Tracey
Tracey Crawford
I checked them out and liked them so much that I bought both the rifle and pistol micrometer powder inserts. I will demo them in my presses once I get more into the advanced stages so the new beginner can see them in use.
Jim, you are the man, thanks for taking the time to do these videos!
No, you the man, I'm the little guy behind the camera. You guys are the ones that make these videos fun and that has turned out to be the best reward. Just think, one day it will be you answering my questions.
You have awesome videos and I have learned so much from watching your channel! Thank you for taking the time! I am new to reloading but feel so much more confident since finding your videos!
You are awesome Ryan. If you have any questions feel freed to ask. Also, the guys at the firearmsforum.com can answer questions. Tell them Highboy sent you and they will be glad to help you. Have a good week my friend. Highboy
Great videos, thanks so much for taking the time to make them, oh, GO BOISE! Great tips, just bought this machine, my first and have had some problems you have described and solved for me so thanks!
Your reply humbles me. Replies like yours make it all worth while. I sure hope to see you on the comment pages. Highboy
Thanks again for another terrific video
UR the best. Thank you
I had an instance where my rotor was cutting the powder. I was using the correct,rifle,rotor with IMR 4064 extruded powder and I could feel the resistance. It was a load for 8mm Mauser.
Yes that is normal in any powder measure while using IMR 4064. 8mm Mauser? You have good taste for sure. I love it. Highboy
@@76Highboy I’ve had a Hornady LNL AP for 12 years but just started really getting serious the last year since I retired. Still need to work on the shell plate timing and the auto cartridge feeder is temperamental. Otherwise I like it fine. Hornady Cust Serv. guys are outstanding.
Excellent video's Bill. Keep them up.
Thank you Nicholas. To date I have 39 videos and 6 more to upload. I will be covering many calibers and I will do them all on the Hornady single stage press, and then the Hornady progressive press. Make sure you say HI as you follow along. Highboy
Yes. Sometimes I have noticed the same depth variation on my ammo but IMO it is not enough to worry about. Sorry for the ddlay in my reply. have a good day.
Thanks for the great videos. Greatings from Germany
+Thomas Hempel Greetings to you Sir, and thanks so much. May God bless Germany!!! Highboy
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Enjoyed the 5 part series. Can't wait to start reloading my 9mm. If I run into problems, I'll give you a shout,
If I can help you I certainly will. However, I no longer own my Hornady. I would say Hornady or a Hornady forum would be your best bet. Thanks and I hope you have fun with your journey. Highboy
76Highboy Reloading Can I ask why you do not have your Hornady press anymore? And what press do you have now? I love your videos they have helped me so much, I just got the Hornady LNL AP press and watched your videos now I am off to Harbor Freight to get a few things that you recommended.
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Most helpful. Thanks again.
Your welcome my friend and thank you Sir. Highboy
Good informative set of videos, really enjoyed your knowledge and enthusiasm. Also, I was trying to figure if the figure in the background on the cushion was a dog/pile of bear rug/sleeping harp seal/etc.- so relieved to see that nipper move at the end of this video showing positive signs of life!
I made these videos in the middle of the night and that was my chocolate lab. He was not too old and he was my bud however, he passed away. I miss him. Thanks so much for revisiting my bud and welcome to the channel my riend. Highboy
Best reloading videos
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Just finished the part 5 and it's just as good as all the others. Very informative wrapping it all together. When I first started using the LNL without the benefit of having your video produced, I did mangle the depining rod so it's always been a concern for me on the first station setup. The best bit of information I have gotten from you beside the tips and hints in operation is letting the press provide feedback to me during operation letting me know I am not doing my part. Specifically, seating the primer. If I get lazy and don't seat if fully, as I begin to move to the next station, I can feel the primer starting to drag. I stop pulling on the handle and grab the shell plate and move it back onto station 2 and then reseat the primer. It might happen 1 or 2 times in a hundred. My techniqaue is improving. Another thing I have is looking at the priming rod (Stick) and wondering how many are left in the tube. I think I need to put a red band around the stick when it is at zero left in the tube, having the red band align with the black plastic tip. That would cut down on me not feeding a shell in and wating to be able to visually see if a primer is still there. I hate dragging powder all over the plate. I loaded 1200 rounds of 9MM iin 2 days taking it easy, and probably had a total of 4 rounds with primers. An improvemnt for me, but your tips and hints worked wonders for the shell plate and primer feed operations. Great job Bill. I would like to see a video on rifle cases done by you if you wouldn't mind. Thanks Ron
Ron, there is a lot more to come so keep following along. Thanks for the kind words. Highboy.
Great video, well done.
I'll give you a thumbs up, but my wife--not so much, I bought one last week after watching your videos, and let me tell ya, lot easier to use then that bluish thing. Thanks much for your time.
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@@76Highboy just FYI some of us refuse to use FaceBook now, so can’t access that link.
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Great information
Hey Bill love your vids made my choice easy , no blue for me hornady all the way
Thanks for the positive comment. FYI, watch my Beginning Reloading Series,: I will have more videos on the Horandy AP LNL Progressive press. Hope to see you in the comments.
Hello,
I follow your videos with pleasure. They are clear and well done.
I watched your videos on the Hornady Lock n Load AP press which taught me a lot.
I noticed two things on my Hornady:
1) when the shel plate is in the up position, the shel plate does not seat properly, I have to touch it a little to get it to seat,
2) When I make a cartridge, the total length of the cartridge is correct, but when I run the cycle, making them one after the other, the length is not the same. The same thing happens when the last three are left, the length is also different.
Have you noticed these two small problems?
If so, were you able to solve them? And how?
On your RUclips channel, the last videos don't show the Hornady anymore, but the Dyllon and the Redding press.
You don't use the Hornady anymore?
If not, why not?
Thank you for your answer.
Hi its marcie and Vicky... thanks for buying the gripgo
A great video once again. Awesome.
Thanks brother. Highboy
Of course. You have made a big difference in my understanding of the press. Thank you again.
Sorry about the snarky remark I've been reloading shotgun shells for over 40 years. Back in the 80s I did a load some metallic cartridge. I have several metallic cartridge guns. I did buy a Hornaday progressive reloader like yours I plan on starting to reload soon. I still have my our RCBS loader from the 80s.
Steve Crawford No sweat my friend. Make sure you hang on to that brute RCBS. Highboy
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I enjoyed your videos. Good job.
+David Evans Thanks David. Are you considering the purchase of the Hornady LNL? Highboy
Great series, lot of good info. Looking at the Hornady and Dillon.
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Great series, thank you
You are very welcome. If you have questions please ask. Highboy
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Your welcome. I hope the videos help.
I learned so much from your videos over the last few years and although I think I have become a pretty good reloader it really does not hurt for any of us regardless of experience to revisit the videos, I think it is extremely helpful and helps us to develop better reloading habits. Thank you Highboy for your work and dedication to our hobby. I started watching your videos in 2021 and continue to watch. You made me a better reloader my friend. One last question for you. I see you use a lock washer on your shell plate, are you using the lock watch with the standard washer or by itself?
MrFxwizard14, you really humble me. Thank you. When I had my Hornady, Ibuseda flat washer with a lock washer on top. Thanks. 76highboy.com
couldn't find if hornady ap lnl had a cam over, looked and looked on different sites! Nothing, Remembered You! Problem solved. Thanks a bunch, Phil , hope your doing well, your friend in Christ!!!!!
+phillip straight And brother in Christ. You just made my night. Thank you. Highboy
+phillip straight Thanks so much phillip. I am glad you were able to get your press dialed in and I hope to get to know you Sir. Your friend in Christ. Highboy
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Great Suggestion by Oneday8368...Also, if you could review some of the essential needs/tools for reloading (review of scales, tools, tumblers, etc.) I just got my LNL press, but I'm on a budget and just want to get started with what I need -- the nice-to-have's to could come later...
Highboy so true a lot guys put their dies in a LNL bushings or Lee bushings and say they never touch them again I use the bushings but still take time to take die apart and clean and inspect them
10-4 Don. It sure helps to become with being efficient in setting them up. have a good one Don. Highboy
Love your videos, I probably watched 20-30 hours worth before purchasing my LNL AP. The hints and tips helped immensely, especially the primer setup. I did have a question on H&T part5 about case mouth flaring. You say to expand the mouth by 1 thousandth, did you mean to say 10 thousandths? Measuring a difference of .001 with dial calipers is next to impossible. Please advise.
0.001. 0.010 will kill the mouth of the case. Keep working with out and you will get it. Thanks for the question and enjoy your journey in reloading. Highboy
Excellent demonstration. Your a pretty good teacher. I do have one question. If I am using a hornady seat/tamper die do I run a ram up with a shell in the plate and touch the shell with my die? I notice with the lee at a different station you ran the ram up without a shell and kissed the shell plate with the die rather than with a shell in it. . Is this done with a shell on hornady die and without on the lee??
Put the case in the shell holder/ shell plate. Run the ram all the way up. Thread the die down until you barely touch the case mouth. Back the die out 1/4 turn. Back the seat stem out. Lower ram. Place bullet into case mouth and adjust seat stem seating the bullet to COL. Then, back seat stem out, tighten die body for desired crimp and tighten lock ring. Then, with ram in the upward position, lower the seat stem until it touches the bullet. Now tighten the seat stem lock ring. I hope that helps. Highboy
Jim, I just thought of a suggestion. Regarding what you said at 21:15 about adjusting the powder down, how it compressed the powder. What about adjusting the measure when the shellplate is at the top, and the powder measure is in the dump phase? It seems like that would give you a chance to adjust the volume down with an empty rotor.
Give it a try. The goal is to get consistent powder throws. The way I instruct it works excellent but there really is no right or wrong just as long as you are getting consistent readings. I do not believe you will be any more consistent in the way you are describing but give it a try. Thanks for the great question. Highboy
I'm still in the researching mode, and haven't bought an LNL AP or powder measure yet. I have the LNL BMG press that I want to get acquainted with by reloading 45ACP first and then 9mm before trying .223 and .308. I got the standard shell holder adapter for it. I don't use the BMG dies for a long time, I think.
I'm gathering the equipment to use the single stage as I find things on sale like the Hornady beam scale, and was thinking a powder measure would be nice to use with the single stage. I found some deals for the LNL AP which of course comes with the powder measure, so I was just curious about the nuances such as the adjustment that I commented about.
I wouldn't mind buying the LNL AP just to use the measure with the single stage until I get more experience. I'm a patient guy, and don't expect to need two powder measures necessarily.
I'm still considering the Dillon XL650 and got a C&R FFL so I can get a little discount on one, but your LNL videos just impress me with how simple the press seems to be. I also prefer the Hornady powder measure design.
Congrats on the 10k view milestone! That's fantastic, and it's a testament to how informative and entertaining your videos are. It's a great channel.
aznazguy
WOW!!! The LNL BMG is a massive press and quality. You will never wear that press out. As far as Dillon vs. Hornady,,, they are both great presses and I will have a Dillon sooner or later. They are bull stout presses. Thanks for the comment. Highboy
Bill Morgan Jim, do you have experience with the XL650? The price I can get one for is close enough to the Hornady, similarly equipped, that it seems to come down to design/features/preference. Since you mentioned sooner or later having a Dillon (assuming that's for your reloading equipment collector itch), if I were only going to buy one progressive do you consider tge Dillon to have any edge over the Hornady? I live close to Dillon and I know they seem to be the more popular at least online, but that's doesn't mean it's a better press to me.
Things I like about tthe Hornady is the LNL bushings, the powder measure design, the overtravel linkage, and I believe the shell plate design might be better because the cases are supported by the subplate instead of the floating shell plate. It seems like it would be more consistent.
I'm looking at a shipped price of $964 for the full ammo plant, but the sale is going to end tonight in a few hours so I may go for it.
76 highboy I'm very new here. I just signed up after watching all your videos on the LNL. Are you in the dillon camp now? Is there a video series on them?
Got a few pointers, thanks. Primer safety was a very good mention. Firearm in immediate reloading area a good safety practice?
What would be unsafe about having a firearm in the immediate reloading area? Highboy
Loved your video series on your LNL. Well worth my time, as I am sure other will agree. Also, I need to know your secret - of being able to reload for 45 minutes without your wife bothering you. LOL. ALso, after watching your videos, I like the idea of snack machines in my garage too!
+Paul Normand Thanks Paul. The snack machines are long gone and I kind of miss them. As for my wife, she is so awesome and my best friend. I am blessed to have her. Welcome to my channel and make sure to say HI. Highboy
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Great video--thanks.
Thanks johnny wadd. Have fun on your press and I hope to see you in more comments. Highboy
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just got a 9mm shell plate for my press, getting ready for new load. berrys 124 hp / 4.7 grains autocomp! Let the good rounds fly, I hope, we'll soon see. Have a good night!
+phillip straight That sounds like a good time. Send a range report. Highboy
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Great reload video can't read the scale I don't doubt you.
Steve Crawford My early videos were made at two in the morning. If you come to my channel looking for perfect productions your at the wrong place. If you want to be with people who are serious reloaders you are in the right place. Highboy
Hi, it appear that you went for Dillon for good, why?
Great information as usual. In one of your other videos I think you said you were going to doa video on how to mount the press. Are you still going to do that one?
Can you please document exactly which dies you had in your press when doing your last 50 loads on Part 5. I noticed that you did not have the deprimer in the press for this last run.
your videos were a huge help. but im having issues with 9mm. the plate doesn't move smooth and powder ends up shaking out of case. after several rounds loaded the powder starts getting in primer slide.
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Hi 76Highboy Reloading, I’m thinking of buying a Hornady lock N Load Progressive Press to load 9mm ammo . I have a couple of thousand brass cases from different manufacturers all mixed together that I have resized over the past two years . My question is do I have to trim them all to the same length to be able to use them in a progressive press ? Some pistol reloaders that I’ve talked to say that it’s not necessary to trim them to the same length , other day that I should trim them all to the same length. I worry that I will not be able to get an even case flare when expanding the cases and of course crimping if the cases are of different lengths ( note differences of up to 0.005 in length between cases ) . Every video I have seen of reloaders setting up and using their progressive presses handloading 9mm pistol
ammunition never mention anything about case trimming cases to all be of uniform length. Cheers 🍻 from Australia.
Great videos. Excellent info. Thank you very much.
1 question for you that you did touch base on in #5. I reload only 9mm and 45acp using Unique and only get this problem when doing 45's.
There is a very fine ground up (crushed) powder leaking out of powder drop. I am using the pistol rotor like you said to do.
Please help me figure this out as it really makes a mess.
Thanks again
Greg
Your best bet may be to ask Hornady. Let me know what they tell you. Thanks for the comment Sir. Highboy
Hey HB thanks for the videos they sure help , have you ever had a primer explosion of any sort like a single primer or the whole primer tube?
No, never. In fact IMO, the equipment is engineered in a way that you should never have that problem, at least hopefully never. I suppose here or there equipment can malfunction but in large the problem comes from mishandling the primers. It's our human error that gets in the way so I strongly urge safety glasses.
Seems like that powder measure hangs up about 1/2 way down on your stroke. Mine does same thing. It's not every time but it gets aggravating
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I know you don't have the bullet feeder or bullet feeder die. I have that and this is my first time loading 9mm or even pistol rounds. In station 1 I have resizing/ decapping die station 2 I have the powder measure station 3 I have the powder cop station 4 I have the bullet seater die for 9 millimeter and in station 5 I have the seating die my question is does a nine millimeter need to have a Factory Crimp on it or even a crimp at all. I have loaded rifle bullets with a single stage press but never loaded any pistol round. I don't know if the bullet feeder die sets the bullet or not or if I need to crimp 9mm at all. this series of videos helped me so much in setting up my press I can't tell you thank you enough for making them. I hope you can help me with this if not I understand.
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I think I might. Give me a couple of days and maybe I will. If i do I will let you know.
OK Oneday, it should be uploaded by morning. I hope it helps.
Great videos!! Just ordered my LNL AP so wanted to watch these before it arrived. One question...in this, or an earlier video, you mentioned an o-ring for the shoulder bolt on the powder dispenser. I thought you said 1.5 x 1.9 mm? I was looking at the kits at Harbor Freight and the smallest they have is 1.9 x 2.8 mm. Just wanted to make sure I heard your measurement correctly. Thanks.
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Thanks
Just finish watching all your Hornady LNL hints and trick, will do it again when my press arrives! In one episod you mentioned the history of Hornady, do you have any any link to share, if not would like to see a documentry about the topic from you :). for upcoming mooseseason i Swift from Norma Oryx to Hornady GMX. My Blaser R93 just loves then. I hope you are fully recovered from the stroke. Good night my friend ( almost midnight here )
+Erik Granberg I am anxious to hear how you progress along. If you send me about 15+ pics to groundzeroreloading@gmail.com of the box when it arrives, and pics as you set it up, I will make a picture video showing the guys your set up. Let me know my friend. Highboy
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I never saw you remove the primers that should've fed during setup. For instance, at 12:25 there should be primers in the two slots in front of the case and the one behind the case. I never saw you reload the primer tube either. Did you just leave them in the shell plate and put a piece of brass over them which then allowed them to be seated later?
The primers only feed from one position. That is the only place the brass can be primed which has to be done on the down stroke of the ram. I hope I answered your question. Highboy
Do you get seating depth variations when you don't have a round n both the seating die and the crimp die. I always have to set seating depth with shell plate full or it will be off .010. And this is with a shell plate that is not loose.
On the LNL have you noticed any difference in the COL when running just one round thru the press compared to continuous loading? I found that after the seating die is set the COL changes when you start loading. The Hornady customer service told me it happens cause when setting the seating die there is no pressure on the opposing side of the sub plate with no case going into the sizing die, so you have to readjust the die after you start running continuous rounds thru. This did not happen when I had my projector press.
I have a video where I verify my C.O.L. and all of the .357 magnum rounds are within +/- 0.003. I do notice a slight larger variation in C.O.L. when the shell plate is partially full verses totally full and it is not nearly enough for concern. However, it is enough to keep it from loading match grade ammunition.
I am currently in the Women's Beginning Reloading series and I will be going through the Hornady, Dillon, and Redding in detail. I will show C.O.L. first hand and you will see what each press produces.
You get an A+ for asking such a great question and I hope to see you follow along my friend.
Highboy
Sorry about the snarky reply . I've been loading shotgun for probably about 40 years reload thousands
9mm Range Report: 4.7 grains Win. Auto Comp./ 124 grain HP Berry's Bullet, win. case, win. primer (small pistol) Average Velocity 1090 fps, in Spfld Armory xdm, 4.5 inch barrel. Its about 90fps faster than Hornadys recipe for their 124 xtp. Overall length 1.060, crimp .477 Berrys gave me the OAL. Nice load ... Always double check this and other loads for safety. Thanks again for your help. Your Elder Bro. I'm sure.. Highboy are you going to another reloader? If so why? just like to know.
Jim, I hear you touch on the copper jacket being shaved off due to lack of expansion. I have this issue about 90% of the time when loading .223, more specifically into Speer nickel plated brass. I use RCBS sizing dies, I believe my case mouth measures .221? It's been a while.
Is this a bad thing? My accuracy out of my rifles is spectacular (sub MOA out to 300 yards) ! Just sort of annoying. Your thoughts?
Great videos by the way. Thank you again.
Nick, I like the Speer bullet. I have never had an issue like that so I cannot say and I apologize. If you were competing and arguing over 0.001" on target at great distances I would say yes however your shot groups seem to be great. Just keep working with it and try different bullets. I understand being picky, good for you. Highboy
I'm curious, you speak well of this product, why don't you recommend it?
I changed the description box. I actually love the press but there are too many people that get it and cannot dial it in and they become upset with my. My videos are here to help people but some buy the press and blame me as if I recommended it.
Highboy
That certainly makes sense. Thanks you very much for taking the time to help others with this great information . It is very much appreciated.
You are welcome and I appreciate your asking. Welcome to my channel my friend. Highboy
So does the crimper cone with a set of dies or do you order separate ? Thanks
Yes. It comes in the 4 die set. Highboy
Are the powder measures hard to change for different calibers.
+David Evans No, in fact very simple vertical/height adjustment. It's actually a clever design. Thanks for the question and welcome to my channel David. Highboy
I am curious about your sudden switch from Red to Blue as well. Did Dillon come along and say hey we like your videos but how about we set you up with a square DB, 550 and 650. Do a unbox video on each and see if you have a need to do hints and tricks video. then by golly no need what so ever so you made the switch? Or did Hornady pull a sponsorship so you went blue? I stumbled on your " Truth about Dillon" video and now feel like I wasted my time watching the first 4 parts. Also do you have a similar set of Dillon vids. I searched around your channel and did not really find a play list. While Dillon is easy the visual setup to loading would be nice.
Thank you for the reply. It is quite sufficient actually. I meant no insult, just frustrated with my choice. I have been vacillating back and forth. Your dillon conversion was a bit of a record scratch. I am back to blue. Checking out your other vids now.
@@wildturkey1186 No foul my friend. Dillon is the only progressive loader I recommend. These are my words and I stand by them with pride!!!! Welcome to my channel. Highboy
Interested in this press. Fully realize it may need some fiddling... any other reason not to buy it?
Ken Ginter I no longer own it. Highboy
76Highboy Reloading I see that. Just wondering what your take is on it. Four years ago you seemed very happy with it. I'm just curious if it's worth looking at or not? Does it load good ammo for pistols? That's what I'm looking for mostly. I have a single stage for rifle.
Send me a message to groundzeroreloading@gmail.com. Highboy
facebook.com/groups/2011421259076530/ I hope you join my group. Highboy
Researching The Hornaday, and here I am.. Hmmmm
I no longer have my Hornady. Highboy
Why cheap out on a scale that reads in .2 grain increments? You can find jewelers scales at the local smoke shops that read at .1(twice the accuracy) for twenty bucks. The potheads are more accurate than you. Haha. I say in jest. Love the videos. Get a better scale!!
I have 11 scales. Willie Nelson has nothing on me. Lol... However, personally I have never done drugs. Could not tell you much about them. BTW... 76highboy.com
Do you have the 223 video up yet? I promise no snarky coments.
These may help. Highboy
ruclips.net/p/PLByND7BRp-e16wPAX6G8NB7Js-Co2iL8B
ruclips.net/p/PLByND7BRp-e0L1I0-TJCG83AKYh33csyx
Um, ahhh....... I thought this was a beginner how to?? You started us off on this series showing how and why to mount the single-stage and to learn on it. Without ever showing us how to complete even one round on that press, you move to the multi?? What the heck!
Can you show me where this was a beginner how-to? This entire series was geared for the Hornady progressive machine. Highboy
boise st lol
I've been reloading with Hornady presses for over 20 years now but I still like to watch instructional videos to pick up on tip's that the factory doesn't give you. I had a projector but I recently upgraded to the LNL progressive press and have been working out some bugs. I like your tip about adding a lock washer in for the shell plate mounting mine has come loose several times. You should check out InLineFabrication.com. The owner Dan Clausen has some very nice accessories to complement the reloading bench. I especially like his press lighting set ups, they are much better than hanging a flashlight from one of your dies. I have several of his products and really like them.
Hello,
I follow your videos with pleasure. They are clear and well done. I watched your videos on the Hornady Lock n Load AP press which taught me a lot.
I noticed two things on my Hornady: 1) when the shel plate is in the up position, the shel plate does not seat properly, I have to touch it a little to get it to seat,
2) When I make a cartridge, the total length of the cartridge is correct, but when I run the cycle, making them one after the other, the length is not the same. The same thing happens when the last three are left, the length is also different.
Have you noticed these two small problems? If so, were you able to solve them? And how?
On your RUclips channel, the last videos don't show the Hornady anymore, but the Dyllon and the Redding press.
You don't use the Hornady anymore? If not, why not? Thank you for your answer.
I never size my rifle cases on a progressive press. I size them on a single stage platform. My Hornady was a good press but once I went with Dillon I never looked back. Highboy
If you have more questions, you can ask them at 76highboy.com