Lee Hand Press + Hornady LnL Adapter

[SuperNaut]

All this talk about hand-presses has me wanting one pretty bad. Is it possible to use the Hornady LnL adapter on a hand press? That'd make them a heck of a lot quicker to use.

It looks like the die doesn't fit into a bushing like on a bench press, so I'm thinking it wouldn't work.

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

No, the Hornady press conversion kit requires a larger die hole for the press conversion bushing that accepts LNL-fitted dies.

If you really want a hand press, I recommend the Huntington Compac hand press over the Lee. I started with a LHP, but switched because it was poorly manufactured, and not nearly as well designed as the Huntington. I put a small wooden base on my Huntington that lets it stand up on a flat surface when I need both hands for something else for a minute. It also has a built-in priming ram.

The LHP, with its hollow ram, works great with a universal decapping die, since it captures the spent primer and debris very well. Just don't let the hollow cavity fill up all the way, or you can't get the shell holder off of it to empty it. Don't ask me how I know this...

If lack of a permanent bench is your reason for wanting a hand press, consider getting a regular press, and mounting it on a 2x6 that you can then clamp to any table, counter top, etc. when you need it. It is much more convenient than even the Compac.

Andy

 

[rcmodel]

The Hornady L&L is an ingenious solution to a non-existent problem.

It takes all of 30 seconds or less to screw one die out and another one in.

You only need to adjust the dies the first time you use them.
And change dies once or twice, depending on rifle 2-die or pistol 3-die sets, every reloading session, whether you reload 20 rounds or 2,000 rounds.

SO, how much time is L&L going to save you?

rc

 

[SuperNaut]

SO, how much time is L&L going to save you?

30 seconds?

 

[SuperNaut]

But seriously, thanks for the replies guys.

BigJakeJ1s, I am looking at the Huntington, but it is like 4 times the price. I have a permanent bench but the idea of having a portable setup is really appealing to me. I'm now envisioning a wood toolbox like setup where you have a fliptop attached with wingnuts and a small bench press is already attached. Screw the handle in place, and you are rolling.