Hornady lnl progressive info.

[justinpar]

About to place an order through cabelas for a hornady lnl progressive. Not much information is given on their site. I'm wondering what I should order with the press to get me rolling ASAP. I'll be loading 9mm,.357mag,.38special, and .223. I currently load on a single stage lee.

Thanks in advance!

 

[jmorris]

You will need shell plates for each along with and extra bushings for all of them would be a good idea. Your dies will cross over.

 

[J_McLeod]

Getting enough bushings for all your dies will make things much easier and faster. The LNL powder measure has additional parts you can buy to expand the case mouth while dispensing powder. Your Lee die set already has an expander die, so you don't need it unless you want it. You have enough stations with the LNL to use all the Lee dies plus the LNL powder measure. More components and If you use them, more ammo boxes. The LNL will produce ammo much faster than your Lee SS.

 

[Walkalong]

You do not have to have bushings for every die, but if you don't it takes away the only plus to them, which is speed. If you are screwing them in and out of bushings, it will be slower than screwing them in and out of a regular threaded press.

As posted. Shell plates for each caliber.

 

[Huskerguy]

I just got my LNL up and running. Here is what I ordered extra:

1. Extra bushings - a no brainer - I have my stations like this: 1. deprime and size, 2. expansion and powder drop, 3. powder die, 4. bullet seating, 5. Lee FCD very lightly. Given this set up you will need three bushings for each caliber. Do the math on what you load.

2. Powder die - I went with RCBS lock out die and really like it

3. I ordered the pistol rotor and meter for loads 4 grains and lower and it works very well. I have not used the pistol rotor supplied but my guess is it would have worked just fine.

4. I ordered a powder through expander die. It was an aftermarket from powder funnel. It allows me to bell and dispense powder at the same time and for multiple calibers without changing. It does NOT bell quite as nice as the expander on my die sets though but works well.

4. Be thinking about getting an extra tray for bullets. I don't have one and really need one up front to speed things up.

5. I ordered some extra springs but I don't think I will need them. It comes with a couple extras already.

6. Definitely get the one shot cleaner and lube. Clean the dickens out of everything.

7. Watch the video on youtube about adjusting the primer system on the LNL.

Good luck, it works great.

 

[justinpar]

Are primer tubes and flipping trays included? Any bushings included with the kit. If so how many?

 

[J_McLeod]

One each large and small primer tubes are included, and 5 bushings. No flipper tray.

 

[Uncle Richard]

1. primer flip tray
2. rcbs lock out die - very important**
3. hornady one shot dry lube
4. compressed air - use to clean press of debris
5. extra die bushings
6. shell plates
7. extra shell plate retainer spring - tendency to kink when first using press
8. ptx expanders*


*I use a taper crimp die and rcbs lock out die. This took up all stations so I had to start using the powder through expander (PTX). They give perfect amount of bell expansion.

**Recommend RCBS lock out out die because it prevents any low-to-no charges or double charges. You would think a double charge is impossible on a progressive, but when your tired and not paying attention it could happen. Learn from my mistake....~$47 for the die is a whole lot cheaper than $200 getting the gun repaired.

 

[beatledog7]

I use a LNL SS press, and I'll add to those who have noted that you need as many die bushings as you have dies in order to take advantage of the LNL system. Be aware also that from time to time these bushings go into short supply.

 

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Unless you are planning on using "Cabelas Cash", Grafs and sons has the LNL kit for 399 vs 414 at Cabelas.

 

[dickttx]

Just received my new LnL a week or so ago. After comparison shopping, thru shipping charges at several suppliers, there was very little difference in the final prices. However, Natchez was the only one who had everything in stock. If you don't get your shell plates it doesn't make much difference that you have your press!! Shipping on back orders will also increase the overall price.
Mine had three springs with it.
Most unexpected was that after picking up the 5/16 bolts, washers, etc., the mounting holes in the press were actually 1/2".
I did not purchase a powder cop or lock out die as I am used to looking at the powder level of each round before setting the bullet. I found that if I mess up somewhere and get out of sequence it is very easy to get a double charge of powder. This is AFTER I have already looked into the case. It is pretty apparent with 5gn of HP38 in a 38 Super case, but I have an RCBS Lock Out die on the way now.
I am speaking from the VAST EXPERIENCE of 200 rounds loaded!

 

[k4swb]

Most unexpected was that after picking up the 5/16 bolts, washers, etc., the mounting holes in the press were actually 1/2".

Believe it or not, this was done on purpose so you will have some wiggle room, in case you are one of the many people that cannot drill holes correctly.

I asked.

 

[dickttx]

I considered that, but since even a 1/2" bit had wiggle room I decided something had changed.

 

[rxspeed88]

lock out

The rcbs lock out die is something i highly advise. Just one more "safety" that you can always use.

 

[Blue68f100]

You will need a powder scale to check charge. Ballance beam or electronic. If you go electronic I would not touch any thing under $100. I have the RCBS ChargerMaster 750 and it's been good. Also the 505 is about the best balance beam scale you can get for the money.

 

[kingmt]

I should sell mine. I have yet to load a round on it.

 

[1in9twist]

Believe it or not, this was done on purpose so you will have some wiggle room, in case you are one of the many people that cannot drill holes correctly.

Yup. Sad but true.

 

[BYJO4]

I'sure you will like the LNL AP press. Some of the extras items you might want will depend on how fast you want to change from on caliber to another and eliminate the need to readjust anything. You obviously need shellplates for calibers you want to load, scale, primer tray, caliper, tumbler, dies, and Hornady Gun Cleaner/Dry Lube. In addition, I suggest getting Hornady LNL die bushing for each of your dies (press comes with 5) and an RCBS Lockout Die for safety. When roll crimping, I use the standard expander die in the die set as I seat and crimp in the step/station. When loading semi auto calibers, I seat and taper crimp in seperate stations, so I recommend getting PTX expanders for those calibers so you can expand and drop powder at the same station to have room for the lockout die. When using PTX expander be sure to use the Powder Stop included with press for easy adjustment. I would also call Hornady and ask for some shims to use with the LNL die bushing holding your powder measure to prevent it form working loose (they are free) and also ask them for a couple of extra case retainer springs. The press comes with seperate pistol and rifle powder rotors and meter inserts. I suggest getting additional metering inserts (about $10 each) for each caliber you load so you don't have to readjust everythime you change from ont to another. I also have a Quick Change Powder die for each caliber and RCBS Lockout die. This makes changing calibers quick and adjustment free. The picture below shows all the extra items I use (except extra Powder Stops which I got after taking photo). It's just a matter of how easy and quick you want to make changing calibers.

 

[justinpar]

Lnl ap has been ordered... Time to build a better bench to support this!

 

[k4swb]

I wouldn't think about showing the bench my LNL press is bolted to but I will describe it.

An old computer station made from pressed board with tube legs. I braced the heck out of the portion where the press is bolted down and took brackets and bolted it to the wall.

Looks like crap but it has handled things fine for a few thousand rounds, so far.

 

[Mike 27]

I have a computer desk as well that I have my Lee SS bolted to. When I got my LNL I bought a new bench and planned on moving both of the presses to it but couldn't bring myself to throw it out. Very handy and comfortable, so the LNL has a bench and I kept the computer desk with all of its little cuby holes and storage...May have to re-look it for winter as the wife is demanding use of the garage here in Alaska so it may have to go...Congrats on the LNL, I love mine....

 

[jmorris]

I wouldn't think about showing the bench my LNL press is bolted to but I will describe it.

An old computer station made from pressed board with tube legs.

I hear you, when we moved I had to load to get by for matches with this one. Has 2x4 braces for whats left on it as it's barely good enough to burn now.

 

[justinpar]

I to currently use an old computer desk. It is on the verge of breaking. It does not have enough strength to size .223 so it's been on pistol duty for a couple of months.

 

[cfullgraf]

My Hornady progressive, and my other presses as well, are mounted on free standing floor stands.

Snuggle the one in use up to the table for re-loading, side it back against the wall for out of the way storage.

 

[Tim the student]

Watch what powder you use for .223.

The case mouth may get deformed as the powder measure is trying to cut the granules. That can be messy, and annoying.