preacherJohn
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Is that just the Hornady's bullet feeder that isn't suitable for lead bullets, or all bullet feeders such as the Mr Bullet feeder also? I do load lead SWC's in my .45's a whole lot.
If that is the route you are contemplating, the LNL is the only way to go.So if I'm reading this right, I could save a few bucks by going with the LNL AP, and adding the accessories at a later time?
Wow, that's really something, and I thought my bench with the turret press and the SS was crowding me too much, LOL. With all those stands under the presses, do you have to stand on a ladder to feed the cases?If you buy the L-N-L press the only thing you will need to buy is a shell plate for each caliper that you wish to load. And since you already have dies the only other thing you would need is additional bushings for each additional caliper you wish to load.
And yes you can add the case feeder and bullet feeder at a later time. And then the deluxe control panel. Then a stand and a better handle. Then more presses. Eventually, you will end up with this.
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The main reason for this post was since some of these vids and a lot of the previous post about this subject is so out of date, I was curious to see how things are going now.
Thanks, I'll remember that.You're going to need more bushings...I recommend buying them in packages of 10...$4/each at Amazon and you'll have them today if you are a Prime member
https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Lock...10342158&sr=8-2&keywords=hornady+lnl+bushings
This has been a good discussion, and of course the reloading forums are new to me, so my pardons if I seem to bring up old subjects.There is a new Dillon/Hornady thread at least once a week on any given forum, nothing new about any of the presses, for the last few years except aftermarket parts. The last "new" news was when the RCBS 5&7 came out. Maybe the last gen LM primer system but thats been awhile too.
Well, twice a year we have a 3-day family shoot. One on Memorial day weekend and one on Labor day weekend.
Well, welcome to the world of Hornady. When you have a problem, And you will ask we have all gone through it and a lot of us battled on alone and are glad to help so you don't have to go thew the same problems that we can help out with one small question.I wish to thank everyone for all your opinions and expertise on progressive presses; I really learned a lot. Now for the winner is: HONARDY LOCK & LOAD AP PRESS! Nothing against the Dillon 650, but I just couldn't resist the price of the LNL. Midsouth has a sell with the AP press going for $378.99! So I bought it, two shell holders, and 3 extra bushings for my dies. With shipping and ins, I have a total of $472.11 in the set-up. Now I can deal with Christmas, family, grandkids, and still increase my output, plus add the case and bullet feeder at a later date. Thanks again for all the advice; GREAT FORUM AND GREAT PEOPLE!
I shoot with 7 other guys and we shoot 1 to 2 a week. On Saturday we let our immediate family show us how it's done. The wife of our farmer is the best and fastest shot of all of us and she only shoots twice a year. And then we have three of our kids that are far more accurate than us. On Sunday we each bring 1 person that has never shot before to the range and teach them how to shoot. And then we have a small competition. You would be surprised on how fast you can get someone hooked with a little competition. Then on Monday, we have an open shoot followed by a big azz B-B-Q and lots of drinking. But since I shoot with 2 cops and 2 sheriffs and have three grandkids that drive everyone gets home safely.That sounds like a lot of fun
I did a search on Mr BF and I liked those plastic tubes; much less than the original (I guess that's what it is). After thinking about this, I'll end up getting the BF before the case feeder when I add to the AP press. One of my main problems when I reload is my left wrist; it's fused, and I can't bend it backwards. Imagine trying to pick up a dime off the floor without bending your wrist; it's difficult. So it's difficult for me to place a bullet properly on the case sometimes and get it straight enough for the seating operation. And if it takes more than once, it slows everything down and gets me "out of my rhythm." After I get going, I seem to get better at placing the bullet, but I have my days. You can see why I'm trying to build something that works more automatically, although I won't be getting rid of my turret for quite some time. Always nice having some sort of backup, and I'll probably still be reloading some other calipers on it. Building or collecting reloading gear is about like collecting guitars and amps over time; mainly cost wise, but purchased over time doesn't seem like it is.(with Mr. BF and Case Feeder). The press was very reliable and the Mr. BF, now residing with my 1050) is a top notch piece of gear.
This has been a good discussion, and of course the reloading forums are new to me, so my pardons if I seem to bring up old subjects.
Some people think this is too much or overkill, but it's what I like to do and it's hard to get an old dog to do new tricks.
Sorry, but I don't understand the "PTX" abbreviation.If you go this way, you set the PTX stop and never touch it again.
I did not know you could put so many presses on a Harbor Frieght bench. LOLEventually, you will end up with this.
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[I've gotten pretty used to priming cases off the press with a RCBS priming tool
DRAINSMITHI did not know you could put so many presses on a Harbor Frieght bench. LOL