In the last couple of days I've gotten my new Hornady LNL progressive press up and running, worked out a few minor issues, and overall I'm very happy with it.
I've been reloading for about 15 years, mostly rifle cartridges, and have been accustomed to priming with a couple of Lee hand primers, a Sinclair hand unit, and an RCBS bench mounted priming tool.
I like everything about the LNL progressive....except the priming. It just doesn't have the "feel" of the primer seating home in the pocket that I'm used to.
Is this normal with a progressive? Does anyone out there have the same experience?
Compared to making .45ACP on a single stage press, I could still make a lot of ammo by using the progressive to size and deprime, then prime in a separate hand or bench unit operation, and then use the LNL to expand, drop powder, seat the bullet and crimp.......just a thought.
I'd appreciate some feedback. Thanks.
Happy Independence Day!
I've been reloading for about 15 years, mostly rifle cartridges, and have been accustomed to priming with a couple of Lee hand primers, a Sinclair hand unit, and an RCBS bench mounted priming tool.
I like everything about the LNL progressive....except the priming. It just doesn't have the "feel" of the primer seating home in the pocket that I'm used to.
Is this normal with a progressive? Does anyone out there have the same experience?
Compared to making .45ACP on a single stage press, I could still make a lot of ammo by using the progressive to size and deprime, then prime in a separate hand or bench unit operation, and then use the LNL to expand, drop powder, seat the bullet and crimp.......just a thought.
I'd appreciate some feedback. Thanks.
Happy Independence Day!