Hornady LnL AP

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Anyone have one?

All the reviews I can find on it are very positive. I've watched a ton of youtube videos showing it's functions, features, etc

I'm looking at getting one all set up with bullet feeder and case feeder, with powder cop die (love that die!) for all the calibers I shoot.

Any thoughts?
 
i have one with case feeder and powder cop die but not the bullet feeder. anyways its a good machine to work with but you have to focus on the moving parts at all times if you don't then you'll screw up something just like i ####ed the retaining spring but hornady replaced it for me : )and i use the press in stages not everything together Ex:1st stage De capping,resizing(Tumble to clean the lube)/2nd stage priming(for proper primer seat),/3rd stage powder charge, bullet seating
 
deagle2008 said:
i have one with case feeder and powder cop die but not the bullet feeder. anyways its a good machine to work with but you have to focus on the moving parts at all times if you don't then you'll screw up something just like i f**ked the retaining spring but hornady replaced it for me : )and i use the press in stages not everything together Ex:1st stage De capping,resizing(Tumble to clean the lube)/2nd stage priming(for proper primer seat),/3rd stage powder charge, bullet seating
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How do you like the quick change bushings for the dies?

That was one of the big things that attracted me to it ... and it's overall function, as well as the solid construction ... and the 1/2 index up, 1/2 index down ... sheesh ... lots of things I like about this press :)
 
Can someone PM me with a source ... I want to buy a complete set up, one shot ... I could get pieces off ebay and various other sites, but buying a complete set up seems to be nearly impossible .... thanks!
 
Got mine from Cabelas, package deal, LnL with case Feeder,,love it !

In Canada I believe P&D handles em. In the states, Cabelas, MidSouth Shooters Supply, and Graff & Sons come to mind. Shop around. Its part of the fun.

A word on the free bullets. They're free but not fast :D. Go ahead and buy your components and the freebies will be extra when you get em. You will get em.

While you're waiting for your press to arrive, download and read the setup manual. That will be time well spent.

Don't buy a separate pistol rotor. It comes with both rifle and pistol rotors.

Powder cop die is good for necked rifle (.223) but I'd get a RCBS Lockout die for pistol if I were you. One less thing to watch. As deagle 2008 has suggested, its easy to miss things until you're used to it all.

Anyhow, its a real good press, especially for the money. Functionally it compares to a Dillon 650 but costs less particularly if you're into several calibers. Same warranty, same quality and makes all the same cartridges ;).
 
spideysteve said:
Can someone PM me with a source ... I want to buy a complete set up, one shot ... I could get pieces off ebay and various other sites, but buying a complete set up seems to be nearly impossible .... thanks!
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I can set you up with everything you need. My pricing is also the cheapest in Canada. Let me know what you need.
Regards, Henry
 
I had the parent version, the Projector.

It's an excellent and very strong press. I recommend it for pistol and rifle loading.

However, I hear too many complaints about the casefeeder to recommend upgrading this press with one. If I had a friend who needed greater volume than he could get by hand feeding the L'N'L, I'd suggest he get a Dillon 650 or 1050.

I think the Hornady is the perfect press for many newer shooters, or experienced shooters who don't need more than 500 rounds an hour. I'd recommend it above the Dillon 550 in that regard, particularly if he was loading larger rifle cases. Aside from my 1050, the Hornady frame and linkage is one of the most solid out there.

If I had one, and needed greater volumes of pistol ammo, I'd keep the Hornady for rifle and buy the 650 for pistol.
 
Canuck223 said:
However, I hear too many complaints about the casefeeder to recommend upgrading this press with one.
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:rolleyes: Hmm, The LnL has undergone some changes in recent years like the Eezeject vs the stupid little wire that required some die bodies to be ground, and a design that properly incorporates the case feeder without retrofitting a bunch of stuff at the base.

My "newer" model certainly has no issues with the case feeder though I did have to stabilize my :redface: makeshift bench. The LnL operates smoothly when solidly mounted. If #### is shaking all over the place every time you pull the handle,,trouble. I expect that by degree you could anticipate that from any of em.

I can't imagine owning a progressive press without a case feeder. It just seems to me to be a truly integral part of what progressives are all about.
Might feel the same about a bullet feeder if I had one, but I don't.
 
i love the LNL and most bad reviews come from the blue koolaid drinkers that have never even used it. i've had the pleasure of using the LNL and 650 before i made my purchase and i chose the LNL and lots of people i know have done the same even changed from Dillon to Hornady. so i would say it is as good as any of the progressives out there at its price
 
I don't believe the EZ ject system is flawless either. From time to time, a casing will get jammed on the EZ ject button/tab.

Also, the press isn't the easiest to operate. I believe mine to be setup correctly, but it does require a lot of muscle. So much so that I am considering lubing all my pistol cases prior to loading. This is somewhat of a problem because after a long loading session, the palm of my hand actually hurts from their non-ergonomically designed handle.

And it's not like I'm drinking blue kool-aid either, I've loaded no less than the 20k rounds on my press
 
Onagoth said:
I don't believe the EZ ject system is flawless either. From time to time, a casing will get jammed on the EZ ject button/tab.

Also, the press isn't the easiest to operate. I believe mine to be setup correctly, but it does require a lot of muscle. So much so that I am considering lubing all my pistol cases prior to loading. This is somewhat of a problem because after a long loading session, the palm of my hand actually hurts from their non-ergonomically designed handle.

And it's not like I'm drinking blue kool-aid either, I've loaded no less than the 20k rounds on my press
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This guy made a different handle ... with a bit of metal working/machining knowledge, you could easily build something like this ... or have something made up ....

http://ultimatereloader.com/2009/02/22/hornady-lock-n-load-roller-handle/
 
A friend made a roll handle for me....but I haven't yet gotten comfortable with it.

IMO, both Hornady and Dillon should include roll handles as a standard item
 
Newer ones are better than Pro-Ject, but, depending on S/N - one can get Pro-Ject converted to Ez-Ject, I did and cannot be happier!!!

One may/may_not have to fine-tune the press with two screws responsible for shellplate advance. After that is done and primer feeding path is clean (of grime and such) - you should have smooth sailing.

I'm very happy with mine, it gave me very little headache, the one I could have avoided if I adjusted the two screws right off the bat. I don't use case or bullet feeder at the moment but considering those after seeing a working press fitted with them.

There is no 'conversions' to worry about as it is the case with Dillon, it's cheaper, very easy and quick to change calibers (loaded 9mm and .40s&w so far) and it is auto-indexing and has 5 stations. I like Hornady dies too compared to RCBS and Lee. There is one and only die Lee makes that is worth paying for - FCD.

All in all, I'm happy with the press.
 
Canuck223 said:
If I had a friend who needed greater volume than he could get by hand feeding the L'N'L, I'd suggest he get a Dillon 650 or 1050.
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As much as I respect your opinion, my case-feeder works perfectly as do the ones my LNL colleagues use. Certainly no worse than the 650 collator / feeder I had.

Have a look at my much-viewed video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHCYnILM6u8 , or my less-watched high-speed video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBQ_vJHiGek
 
i found the hornady lnl very easy to use with less pressure required then any other progressive. i would double check to make sure everything is working as it should if its requiring that much work

And thank to acrash for his review helped me make my decision its a excellent read and am happy with my decision
 
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