I am in the process of ordering a Hornady Lock-N Load AP press from Midway. I plan to load 5 calibers 223, 38, 9mm, 30 carbine, and 45 ACP, so I need these 5 shell plates. I also need L-N-L bushings, and the pistol powder insert. Do I need anything else? I am trying to avoid forgetting something that will be a show stopper.
Questions:
1) I have Lee and RCBS dies, are there any known problem with using them on this press? Should I order the Hornady taper crimp dies? Are they required?
2) Will the Midway brand (Vibra-prime) primer tubes work with this press?
3) Is there anything else you can recommend I order? If so, what and why?
4) Where can I get a digital counter and a low primer alarm? I can’t seem to find these on Midways, or RCBS web page.
I have been loading on a chucker for over 25 years and need a progressive press. I have friends that bleed blue, and I originally was going to get a 550. I knew blue was pricey but I needed to call the EMT’s when the price of a 550 with 5 conversions was close to $900. I don’t need top shelf and the L-N-L will serve my needs. The C&R discount from Midway and a 1000 free bullets from Hornady also sweeten the deal. Before I place my order I am looking for any feed back good, bad, or indifferent on this?
Thanks in advance,
Jayme
Questions:
1) I have Lee and RCBS dies, are there any known problem with using them on this press? Should I order the Hornady taper crimp dies? Are they required?
2) Will the Midway brand (Vibra-prime) primer tubes work with this press?
3) Is there anything else you can recommend I order? If so, what and why?
4) Where can I get a digital counter and a low primer alarm? I can’t seem to find these on Midways, or RCBS web page.
I have been loading on a chucker for over 25 years and need a progressive press. I have friends that bleed blue, and I originally was going to get a 550. I knew blue was pricey but I needed to call the EMT’s when the price of a 550 with 5 conversions was close to $900. I don’t need top shelf and the L-N-L will serve my needs. The C&R discount from Midway and a 1000 free bullets from Hornady also sweeten the deal. Before I place my order I am looking for any feed back good, bad, or indifferent on this?
Thanks in advance,
Jayme