Radom Guy
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I'm not new to reloading but new to the Hornady LNL AP and its powder measure. I am using a PTX 9mm/0.355 expander. Instructions lack detail so I'm having trouble figuring this out.
At times I am experiencing the rotor getting stuck in the raised position between cycles of the press. I verified that there is enough clearance for its linkage to function. The meter is not binding against the top of the cutout in the powder measure frame (it has clearance when raised). All parts are clean, degreased, and dry lubed with Teflon spray (like Hornady One Shot).
The one thing that I noticed that could be affecting the powder measure is that I probably have the die in deeper than it should be. I searched YouTube (which I typically dislike for a lot of reasons), and found one where the credible gentleman shows that he has about 7 visible threads of the die when inserted. I have 4 visible threads. Is this what is causing my issue? If it is the cause, how exactly is it causing the problem? Or something else?
I show pictures where you can see the depth of the die, as well as the expander touching the shell plate. I hesitate to show this as I do not want it to be a red herring which may not lead me to resolving the binding/sticking drum. That is why I asked for an explanation as to how the problem is being caused by the die being threaded in too much (if it is the cause).
This thing is a real pain in the neck to re-set up over and over. I'm tempted to use my trusty reliable Lee Auto Drum with the Lee powder through expanding die. But, I do not want to give up on what could be a really good powder measure.
Thank you in advance.
At times I am experiencing the rotor getting stuck in the raised position between cycles of the press. I verified that there is enough clearance for its linkage to function. The meter is not binding against the top of the cutout in the powder measure frame (it has clearance when raised). All parts are clean, degreased, and dry lubed with Teflon spray (like Hornady One Shot).
The one thing that I noticed that could be affecting the powder measure is that I probably have the die in deeper than it should be. I searched YouTube (which I typically dislike for a lot of reasons), and found one where the credible gentleman shows that he has about 7 visible threads of the die when inserted. I have 4 visible threads. Is this what is causing my issue? If it is the cause, how exactly is it causing the problem? Or something else?
I show pictures where you can see the depth of the die, as well as the expander touching the shell plate. I hesitate to show this as I do not want it to be a red herring which may not lead me to resolving the binding/sticking drum. That is why I asked for an explanation as to how the problem is being caused by the die being threaded in too much (if it is the cause).
This thing is a real pain in the neck to re-set up over and over. I'm tempted to use my trusty reliable Lee Auto Drum with the Lee powder through expanding die. But, I do not want to give up on what could be a really good powder measure.
Thank you in advance.
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