Help me get my Lock N Load AP SETUP!!!

[petrey10]

Hey guys I am goign to be ordering a Lock n Load AP to reload for 45 colt (and more later down the road)... here is the list of parts I got on my list right now.... do I need anything else to have a great setup???


Lock N Load AP Press
10 pack of Bushings
Hornady Powder Cop Die
Hornady Pistol Micrometer metering insert
Powder thru expander PTX
Shellplate #32
Hornady Series 2 3 die set


DO I NEED ANYTHING ELSE TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS PRESS?????


I plan on adding a bullet or case feeder later on but not needed right now

 

[scotch827]

If your going to use the Hornady one shot cleaner/dry lube you will need 2 cans. You will use one can cleaning the press when you assemble everything. I also like having a can of compressed air handy to clean the press while reloading. I also spray the primer feed area with graphite. The LNL is the only progressive I have ever used and after figuring everything out I really like.

Scott

 

[rsrocket1]

If you don't already have one, get a grease gun with a zerk fitting. It's required to grease the piston and linkages. About $10-$12 at harbor freight or Walmart with the grease.

Primer flipper tray or tweezers and lots of patience.

You MUST have a powder scale to adjust the metering settings.

A bullet puller would help.

 

[Glock XIX]

Order some extra retainer springs that go around the shell plate to hold the brass, they don't seem to last very long.

 

[petrey10]

powder scale i got... i currently reload 12ga on my SL900.... just want to upgrade my single stage



I will get a bullet puller good call



Do you guys think the Hornady dies are good? Are there better dies out there for the 45 colt? I know the Reddings are real nice but they are too high priced for my blood.... this reloader is high enough

 

[A-FIXER]

You don't need a pistol meter insert it comes with one and the Hornady puller is by far is the one I use. I purchase all hornady dies and some do the job seem to be high quality is good but what I have a problem with is the seating die on the varmint bullets it leaves a indented on them but the RCBS dies I have never been unhappy with them and, it come with 5 bushings enough to do you .45 but if you start loading different cal's then the 10 pk is the way to go. What I did do is buy extra metering inserts one for each load and cal (like semi-auto 5.56 and one for my bolt .223 so once its set I just pull out the dies for that item put the inserts and dies in and go to town). But in my varmint and bench shooting I still load each '' one at a time'' for the best possible loads.

 

[petrey10]

it comes with the micrometer adjustable powder drop? I thought it comes with the standard powder dispender where you need bushings to adjust the powder drops..... much like the Mec shotgun reloaders

 

[BYJO4]

I suggest getting the RCBS Lock Out Die instead of Hornady's Powder Cop Die. The extra retainer springs are also good idea. Use the standard pistol meter assembly that comes with press and just get additional ones as you load more calibers (set each one for specific load). Also suggest you call Hornady and ask them to send you several die shims (no cost). Many of us need the shim under the powder measure to keep it from coming loose as you operate the press. Hope you like your press as much as I like mine.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I don't see the need to spend the money on additonal pistol meters or the micrometer....Changing charge weights with caliber changes doesn't take but just a few throws. Not worth the money spend for the little reward gained, IMO.

 

[Blue68f100]

Hornady will send you the shell plate springs if you ask. I've had some come apart and have had some get kinked with my brass feeder. Ask for it when you ask for the shims.

Get the powder drain funnel for the dispenser. It makes easy work of draining the powder reservoir. Then cut you a block of wood to hold the piston in the up (dump) position. This goes between the 2 body clamps. This keeps from having accidental powder spills.

Do you have Calipers?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I also don't see the need for the powder measure insert for emptying the measure, especially if you are using LnL bushings, which the OP is buying. I can take the whole measure out and dump the powder much quicker than fooling with the insert and a block of wood.

 

[petrey10]

ok thanks guys I have taken the micrometer off my list!! thanks