LnL AP? Is it good, how much did you pay?
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Where is a good place to get a second powder drop, as suggested, to switch between pistol and rifle calibers. Is this really a $250 investment? I only really see them on amazon and ebay.
Overall I'm pleased with my press. I seem to have trouble keeping powder drops consistent though(e.g. +/- 0.2 grains of benchmark). What kind of deviations in grain drops are others seeing?
Thanks
Overall I'm pleased with my press. I seem to have trouble keeping powder drops consistent though(e.g. +/- 0.2 grains of benchmark). What kind of deviations in grain drops are others seeing?
Thanks
0.2grn is as good as you'll get with extruded powder in a powder drop.
Secondary powder drop like the whole hopper or the metering inserts? I have several quick change metering inserts for dedicated powder weights for pistol and rifle and they're all labled. Then a couple spares for whatever misc powder/caliber.
Certain powders I'm +/- 0.1gr some just don't meter well and are +/- 0.3gr. Make sure you're using a baffle in the hopper and keep it filled to a certain height. I usually dump enough powder to fill the hopper by about 3/4 and give it a few taps to settle it down then primer the meter about a dozen or so times before starting the reloading session.
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All progressive presses have their benefits and liabilities. The Lock & Load AP is perhaps the best I've used. While the case feed is pricey, it is powered and very reliable. If you are loading lots ammo for handgun or for high volume rifle shooting where match grade accuracy is not required, it's definitely worth the money. If you want super accurate ammo, single stage with the best quality equipment is the way to go.
I have loaded 1MOA ammo with this press using bulk 155gr bullets, so it's pretty good.
I have loaded 1MOA ammo with this press using bulk 155gr bullets, so it's pretty good.
TacticalCanuck
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Pistol dies come with a case expander for bullet seating. nothing extra is needed. The bullet drop stuff is for when you have the bullet feeding system that is additional to the press itself.
Man you can crank 100 rounds every 15 minutes for pistol on this bad boy. Just be patient in the set up - very patient, especially if you have never reloaded before. Lots to learn outside of just press operation.
Man you can crank 100 rounds every 15 minutes for pistol on this bad boy. Just be patient in the set up - very patient, especially if you have never reloaded before. Lots to learn outside of just press operation.
As I said in my OP, I already own a loadmaster, so I'm familiar with reloading, and VERY patient with setup and thinkering
Long term my objective is more along the lines of 250 rounds per 15 minutes (1000/hour). I already do about 500/hour with the loadmaster.
TacticalCanuck
Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
As I said in my OP, I already own a loadmaster, so I'm familiar with reloading, and VERY patient with setup and thinkering
Long term my objective is more along the lines of 250 rounds per 15 minutes (1000/hour). I already do about 500/hour with the loadmaster.
Dude you are a machine!
The longest part when doing a batch of all the same is refilling the primer drop. You only get 100, then it needs to be refilled. I usually load the drop, then load the tool that holds them to fill the drop - do all 200, take a break. I'm sure you'll find your own rhythm. Meant no disrespect - I don't re-read OP's and maybe I should. Patience can't be understated though when it comes to reloading
Dude you are a machine!
The longest part when doing a batch of all the same is refilling the primer drop. You only get 100, then it needs to be refilled. I usually load the drop, then load the tool that holds them to fill the drop - do all 200, take a break. I'm sure you'll find your own rhythm. Meant no disrespect - I don't re-read OP's and maybe I should. Patience can't be understated though when it comes to reloading
Yeah I see the primer thing looks a bit annoying. I'll probably get a bunch of primer tubes, fill them up while watching tv and change them quickly while reloading, or maybe find some longer tube if it's possible. I usually buy Fiocchi primers which come in pack of 150 instead of 100, so I'll need to do something about it anyway. If it's really just too annoying I'll prime my cases in front of the tv (I deprime before tumbling anyway) with a hand primer, remove the de-priming rod from the die then I'll load primed cases, that'll be fast.
I bought mine so long ago I cannot recall the price. I bought it when our dollar was $1.10 US and found a much better deal down south. It wasn't available locally anyways. I did upgrade to the ez-ject and wasn't happy that I had to buy new shell plates. I looked into sending them to Hornady for the $12 upgrade but they told me with shipping to the US I'd be better off to buy new ones. Also my friends little lathe couldn't touch them and I figured shop rate wasn't worth it. Luckily I got some for 70% off at Wholesale sports sell out.
On the primer side Hornady makes a 1911 primer tube filler that works pretty good and fast.
I find the bullet feeder to not work that well. It can turn around several times and if your lucky it's fed a few bullets. Forget about feeding the last few bullets. It might if you let it run for hours. I found some instructions online where a guy made some mods and it works much better so I will try that I just need some 12 gauge copper wire drill some holes etc. I wonder if Mr. bullet feeder works better.
Sometime I'm going to try feeding 223 and reloading on the AP. This will be for a semi-auto not my bolt action target rifle. That brass will not get mixed in with the semi-auto's. I'll probable shoot a few in the bolt to see how they perform.
There definitely seems to be a price discrepancy between the Hornady case feeder and the Dillion. You can buy the whole setup with case and bullet feeders and it may be more cost effective not sure.
On the primer side Hornady makes a 1911 primer tube filler that works pretty good and fast.
I find the bullet feeder to not work that well. It can turn around several times and if your lucky it's fed a few bullets. Forget about feeding the last few bullets. It might if you let it run for hours. I found some instructions online where a guy made some mods and it works much better so I will try that I just need some 12 gauge copper wire drill some holes etc. I wonder if Mr. bullet feeder works better.
Sometime I'm going to try feeding 223 and reloading on the AP. This will be for a semi-auto not my bolt action target rifle. That brass will not get mixed in with the semi-auto's. I'll probable shoot a few in the bolt to see how they perform.
There definitely seems to be a price discrepancy between the Hornady case feeder and the Dillion. You can buy the whole setup with case and bullet feeders and it may be more cost effective not sure.
