Hornady Powder Measure case Expander

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I asked the question if anyone has used the newer powder measure setup compared to the old one and did not get a response. I am curious to know if the new style that expands the case as well as drops powder works ok know? I knew it had some problems but was curious if they have been worked out?
Thanks for the help
roc1
 
I was looking into getting the Hornady PTXs as I want to use the RCBS lockout die and need to free up a station, but my online research wasn't all that encouraging. For some people the Hornady PTXs work well, others have a terrible time with them.

But then I ran across this:

http://www.lnlptx.com/

I've read rave reviews of it online, so I ordered one, probably will arrive Monday.

Yeah, it's pricier, but the price included shipping and it can be used for all calibers.

I'll report when I've had a chance to use it.
 
I bought the Hornady PTX and was not happy with them. They barely belled enough for a jacketed bullet and no where near enough for lead. If you are planning on loading lead, I do not recommend them. I load about 99% lead. Like you I was wanting to free up a station so I could seat and crimp seperately.
 
I will load mostly lead by far. I would like to know does your measure with the short vertical spring work good with no hangups? my old style is starting to hang at the top.I rebuilt it with parts Hornady sent but am thinking about upgrading to newer style.Just would like input from someone that owns one.
Thanks
roc1
 
For anyone having trouble with the Hornady LNL PTX expander (particularly, those shooting lead), I've seen nothing but glowing reports on THIS as the solution.
 
I have the lnlptx works fine and usable for calibers that hornady doesn't make a ptx for
 
I've never had any trouble with Hornady PTE's (except 41mag - they don't make one). If you use a separate quick-change for each caliber, and get it adjusted correctly, they do just fine. I got a PTX just to try it. For me it's no better, and no worse, than Hornady. Well, it looks better. And, since one size fits all, it's more economical if you load several calibers.
 
roc1 said:
I will load mostly lead by far. I would like to know does your measure with the short vertical spring work good with no hangups? my old style is starting to hang at the top.I rebuilt it with parts Hornady sent but am thinking about upgrading to newer style.Just would like input from someone that owns one.
Thanks
roc1
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The newer measure works good as far as dropping accurate amounts of powder, but I never could get the Hornady PTX's to work to my satisfaction. I was trying to get them to work on jacketed bullets and I would think lead would be more difficult. I bought aftermarket expander (www.lnlptx.com) and it worked as advertised and was easy to set up. I would suggest the lnlptx for lead bullets.

Jeff
 
Thanks for the help I think I will upgrade my measure.I might try the after market expanders in the future.I just upgraded to the new style EZ eject system so my old press has all the new gadgets except the new case activated powder drop.
roc1
 
lnlptx has gone missing

I went to the web site to buy one of the universal PTX's. Unfortunately, the site is gone. The guy seems to have gone out of business. Dang, I was just a couple of days late in ordering.
 
I went to the web site to buy one of the universal PTX's. Unfortunately, the site is gone. The guy seems to have gone out of business.
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Wrong. Dan's site is down not gone and he's still in business.
 
Anyone have details of this alternate PTX? I have been contemplating buying the new style but if Dan's is better, I would like to see some info.
 
Got mine Monday, but haven't had a chance to try it out. Went to the site to print off the instructions/pics and found the site to be down.

He must not have paid is ISP bill. :)
 
bobotech said:
Anyone have details of this alternate PTX? I have been contemplating buying the new style but if Dan's is better, I would like to see some info.
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I have one and have used it to my satisfaction. I could not make the Hornady PTXs work, never could get enough flare to keep jacketed bullets from tipping over. I did not have that problem with the lnlptx unit. It is easy to over-flare with the lnlptx unit though. What other details do you want?

Jeff
 
lnlptx has gone missing

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I went to the web site to buy one of the universal PTX's. Unfortunately, the site is gone. The guy seems to have gone out of business. Dang, I was just a couple of days late in ordering.
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FWIW, there are some changes in the works on the website. The new site should be up and running very soon pending completion by the webmaster.
 
Jbrown13 does the new measure crush cases?Hornady tech said it a stouter spring causing some problems? Just curious to know from people owning one. I would like ideas as does it ever stick at top?
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roc1
 
roc1 said:
Jbrown13 does the new measure crush cases?Hornady tech said it a stouter spring causing some problems? Just curious to know from people owning one. I would like ideas as does it ever stick at top?
Thanks
roc1
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The only cases I have crushed with the Hornady powder measure were when I was trying to adjust the Hornady PTXs. I have never crushed a case with the powder measure using the standard (non PTX) components, nor with the lnlptx. I'm not sure what you mean by "stick at the top", but I have not experienced anything that I would call "sticking". The only problem I have experienced is that the LnL bushing tends to work loose and when it is loose the case lifts the whole powder measure and does not drop a powder charge. I handled this problem by wrapping a piece of teflon pipe thread tape around the shank of the bushing and periodically reaching up and twisting the powder measure to make sure the bushing is seated properly. I look into every case to make sure I have the approximate amount of powder because if the bushing does work loose and you don't catch it you end up with "squibs".

Jeff
 
Mine was hanging at top of stroke .I just rebuilt it with new linkages.I just thoght the newer style might have less of a chance of hanging at the top.Mine does have over 30,000 rounds through it so it can be expected to have wear.
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roc1
 
roc1 - A year or so back I upgraded to the new vertical spring type linkage (Hornady said the PTX does not work with the old linkage) and initially had problems with the rotor sticking at top of stroke. I ended up sending the entire powder measure back to Hornady - I think they sent an entire new powder drop. The 'new' powder drop has worked perfectly since day one. They were very helpful - you might give them a call if you haven't already. I've had good luck with Bob and Doug at Hornady. Best of luck.

Barbarian
 
Thanks Barbarian I did talk to Bob he sent me the new parts. He said he thought the old one worked as well as the new one.
roc1
 
I really would like to know if Dan's product will work with the older style powder measure like mine which has the angled spring.

Or do I just need to buy the short spring and attachment point?
 
For anyone needing help or information on the universal powder funnel for the LNL, Dan's new site is up. You can reach them or purchase at POWDERFUNNELS.COM.
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I just went there and ordered the lnlptx. Good job getting the new site up and running.
 
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