After action Hornady LnL AP report

rommelrommel

rommelrommel

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Overall, very happy with this. I spent a lot of time checking and tweaking so I didn't put out big numbers or anything, but I'm just getting to the point where I trust the press 100%.

The good:

The ezject works flawlessly.
The primer feed is excellent other than a slight lack of feel with the roller handle installed.
The powder measure is very accurate, well within 0.1gr I would say... probably more like 0.03 virtually every time.
Case activated powder drop works great.
Retaining spring for cases allows easy removal at any position.
Having the extra spot for my RCBS lockout die is nice.
It's very very fast to change calibers if you leave the dies preset in the bushings. Add extra powder measure inserts to hit warp speed on changes.

The bad:

Why oh why did I not get the case feeder? With my 550 I put a case in with my right hand, and a bullet with my left hand. I can't really get a good rhythm on the LnL because it needs a case and a bullet on the left side.

The ugly:

Whoever at winchester decided to make those damned small primer 45ACP cases can go DIAF, what a pain in the ass to check headstamps.
 
I'm very pleased with Hornady as well. I got their older ProJect LNL AP press a year ago or so and they sent me EZJect conversion kit for $30.59 :D
I like and trust my press 100% as well.
 
I've been running one since before they had the flare tool added to the powder drop. I'm busy getting stuff switched over for the new ezject and will up grade that as well. Quite happy i bought it and not blue. Much better mechanical design. Not do say dillon's dont work well, just that they are an old (though proven ) design. Dillon does have better aftersales support, but i've found Hornady quick and helpful just not free
 
One more thing for your ugly list rommelrommel, they're darn hard to get hold of !

I finally have a new Ezeject model with case feeder on the way from Cabelas (shipped on the 2nd). Its been almost a 4 month wait. Graf & Sons had em a week ago last Friday but of the 14 that came in, 5 were backordered and the other 9 went before the end of the first hour of business the following day. The rave reviews, excellent price, and warranty thats second to none have made these a hot item.

I won't say how mine is being shipped. I'm afraid the truck will get hijacked if word gets out there's a L&L AP on board :D.
 
Try grabbing both the case and bullet with your left hand.

Grab the bullet first, then the case. That way the case is ready to insert into the shell plate as you pass left to right, then the bullet is ready to drop into the other case.

Works easy as pie...........

Of course often I just use my 16 year old son as a case feeder.
 
couple of primer seating punches, but i purchased two of each so i'd have spare. I'll probably never need em, but if i do i have them

I think there is a new in box LnL at Shooters choice, but call and check if you want it i'm not sure.
 
stormbringer said:
Try grabbing both the case and bullet with your left hand.

Grab the bullet first, then the case. That way the case is ready to insert into the shell plate as you pass left to right, then the bullet is ready to drop into the other case.

Works easy as pie...........

Of course often I just use my 16 year old son as a case feeder.
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Thanks for that tip... I carved up my finger so my dexterity is a bit off but it does work quite nicely.
 
I am also impressed with mine. I didn't have a problem getting the press just accesories. I believe I have everything I need to load five calibers with quick change over.

I somehow pinched the retainer spring and also jammed a primer in the loading tube. Sometimes I amaze myself how I can F*$% things up all the time. I worked with a mechanic that said "If it jams force it and if it breaks it needed fixin anyway" This is not appicable to reloading:redface:

Sure beats my Lee 1000
 
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