I've had my Hornady LNL press for well over 20 years and I'm very happy with it as I have reloaded ammo almost every day since I bought it with minimal troubles. I really thought I'd have it worn out by now but it still serves it's purpose of loading my assortment of 23 rifle and handgun ammo cartridges for my friends , family and myself . I have sold a few presses for Hornady after showing some people how well my press works . I did help some people get their press set up since they we're not quite as mechanically inclined as myself. After getting each one set up it never failed that I would hear from the new LNL press owner..Gee that was easy. You don't have to be all that savvy just read the instructions and in no time you're producing the best ammo you can shoot. Keep up the great work Hornady !!
I actually have accumulated 8 Hornady lock and load AP presses over the years. They are my pride and joy. I don’t concern myself with spending the money on a lock and load AP press. I know at any time of my choosing i would be able to sell them for even more than I paid. I have loved loading on my Hornady presses and one great thing parts and accessories are so easily available for us with Hornady. I failed to mention the excellent warranty offered by Hornady. I have had few parts fail but when they did Hornady was right there to send me the part at no charge. Great company Hornady. More option more better. Only thing that would make me happier would be if Hornady was to announce the development of a six or seven station press, I would be the first guy in line to buy.
ive have a lnl ap and love it when i first got it set up it wouldnt feed primers so i adjusted the breakaway out a little and its been fine every since i love this press lots of hand room.thanks sean
You need a video on setting up the pawls. This is a complicated AP that needs some setup tuning and optimizing. I do like the LNL presses and the free bullets!
I have the same Hornady press with the auto case feeder. 9mm is especially problematic. My case feeder drops cases out of the drop tube at any angle causing them to fall into the processed case box or behind the shell plate so when the ram goes up it smashes the case sideways into the decapping pin and bends or breaks it. This is because the small drop tube provided is way too big to hold 9mm so they drop out straight. The v block is designed to tip the case over as it is pushed towards the shell plate. The v block regularly tips the case and the edge of the rim catches as it tries to cross the retention spring. The hopper jams up all the time. I spend more time unjamming the pile of crap hopper than what it takes to manually feed the cases.
I really hope that Hornady One Shot doesn't do anything bad to the plastic in the Powder Hopper, since the included video shows the guy spraying it inside quite liberally. Wish I saw this video beforehand. Also, you should have a note about the plate that goes underneath the press for the Ammo Plant (required for the sliding shell loader) I had to break down my whole setup after the case feeder was installed, not fun.
I've had my LnL AP for 3 years. I have made numerous attempts to remedy the "spilled powder/powder jump" issue as the shell plate rotates into detent. I have even made calls over the years to Hornady regarding this issue with no solution from their engineers. They stated that they were aware of the issue -as mine was not an isolated case- and that the engineers were working on it. I cannot recommend this press until this issue is resolved. I have never been able to utilize full progressive loading without using my free hand to steady the shell plate during every lever pull. Pretty sad. Hope yours works out for you.
All progressive auto indexing loaders do this. I have loaded thousands of rounds with almost a dozen different calibers and I have experienced very minimal issues. Holding the shell plate like you speak of? Many competitive shooters that I know run all different brands of loaders that way. This is not a design flaw, it is the physics of powder. Highboy
Thanks for loading an updated video. Can you do the same for your case feeder and bullet feeder. The videos that come with these items are useless, especially if your having set up issues.
how come you guys dont provide all the parts to reload with the press? You guys ask your customers to fork over alot of money for your presses that are not ready to reload out of the box. You guys should sell them caliber specific with the press and let your customers decide to buy any other caliber they want.
Picked up an AP two years ago and have had nothing but problems with it, numerous parts replaced by Hornady but still have problems. They really need to fix the ejection problem , when using the press and a round is at the ejection station it locks up the press. Been using RCBS for 40 years without a problem. Next press will be a Dillion...I'm done with Hornady.
I’ve had mine 6+ yrs and I’m almost over it! Rare to have a trouble free session, random hiccups etc. Customer svc is great but who cares if you have a lot of problems. Should have bought blue cause I’m feeling blue??? Small part broke last week so I ordered it to fix then today another issue with auto shell case feeder!
Seems I have noticed that some poweder measures use bushings.. Looks like this one uses a Micrometer screw adjustment yet they still mention a Powder bushing.. Can I assume that you still use different volume powder bushings for large Calibers VS small Calibers ect ?
The DVD that came with the press shows the ejector clip, which my press doesn't have and I panicked, but now watching this video I don't see it either, so I am confused. Should the press come with one or is it outdated version that had one? The thing is, when I run my 38 special cases, they don't get ejected, they get pulled "bump" but they don't fall. I inserted a loaded round and it leaned 45 degrees outward and kept rotating with each stroke. Help!
At 7.03 when you drop the bushing in what stops it from sliding all the way out? I am really messing up with trying to get my press set up as cannot figure out how to put this piece together properly. Probably something really simple but I cannot stop it from sliding right out the bottom.
The Lock-N-Load AP does not ship with additional lubrication for assembly but any generic general-purpose grease will suffice. You will also need to be sure to have the following tools required for assembly: 7/16" End Wrench (2) 1/2" End Wrenches 15/16" End Wrench 3/32" Hex Wrench (included) 1/8" Hex Wrench (included) 5/32" Hex Wrench Needle Nose Pliers Electric Drill 5/16" Hex Wrench One Shot Gun Cleaner & Lube along with One Shot Case Lube are always handy to have around. Thank you for your question! Our Technical Service Representatives are also available at 1-800-338-3220 for any further questions or details.
I have problems with the primers not dropping into the slide consistently and the bullet die doesn’t drop bullets consistently either it drops 2 or non Frustrating press to work with
Didn't you get a Operation Manual with your press? The longest sleeve is for pistol.. The #1 with the smallest inside diameter hole is for .22 caliber through .270 caliber and the third and shortest #2 is for 7MM thru .45 caliber rifle cases such as 45-70 .
Awesome the way Uall give such fime info on yr products. Trying 2 enter the #20 contest on Twitter but not sure entry procedure? Big fan of Uall sadly only use the lil 38 spl kit slow hand load fm the 70's but got nuff practice ammo as a Leo Park Ranger 2 keep up my skill level. TY agsain Big fan fm way back then! LoL ;) ATB 2017
My powder measure reservoir shattered into oblivion I have a replacement reservoir but have no idea how to install it can anyone give me instructions on how to reinstall the reservoir?
This doesnt show nearly everything you need to know to start relaodong they skip over some of the most important things and I ended up having to disassemble the entire powder drop assembly after I set it all up and filled in because they skippedright over the two different sizes and multiple other small but important things it kinda sucks that I can't get the info I need from the company that makes the fucking thing this is by far one of the worst videos it will just have you set up your press completely wrong for what you want to do
I've had my Hornady LNL press for well over 20 years and I'm very happy with it as I have reloaded ammo almost every day since I bought it with minimal troubles. I really thought I'd have it worn out by now but it still serves it's purpose of loading my assortment of 23 rifle and handgun ammo cartridges for my friends , family and myself . I have sold a few presses for Hornady after showing some people how well my press works . I did help some people get their press set up since they we're not quite as mechanically inclined as myself. After getting each one set up it never failed that I would hear from the new LNL press owner..Gee that was easy. You don't have to be all that savvy just read the instructions and in no time you're producing the best ammo you can shoot. Keep up the great work Hornady !!
Thanks Jeff! We love hearing success stories like yours. Keep producing that ammo and have fun sending it down range!
I actually have accumulated 8 Hornady lock and load AP presses over the years. They are my pride and joy. I don’t concern myself with spending the money on a lock and load AP press. I know at any time of my choosing i would be able to sell them for even more than I paid. I have loved loading on my Hornady presses and one great thing parts and accessories are so easily available for us with Hornady. I failed to mention the excellent warranty offered by Hornady. I have had few parts fail but when they did Hornady was right there to send me the part at no charge. Great company Hornady. More option more better.
Only thing that would make me happier would be if Hornady was to announce the development of a six or seven station press, I would be the first guy in line to buy.
ive have a lnl ap and love it when i first got it set up it wouldnt feed primers so i adjusted the breakaway out a little and its been fine every since i love this press lots of hand room.thanks sean
You need a video on setting up the pawls. This is a complicated AP that needs some setup tuning and optimizing. I do like the LNL presses and the free bullets!
Thanks for the comment. We now have a video for this. ua-cam.com/video/LxVqQPukWlY/v-deo.html
I have 2 LNL-AP's with case feeders, great machines.
I just ordered one of these, thanks for the video!
How much do they run?
Great press, simply, fast, solid.👍👍👍
I have the same Hornady press with the auto case feeder. 9mm is
especially problematic. My case feeder drops cases out of the drop tube
at any angle causing them to fall into the processed case box or behind
the shell plate so when the ram goes up it smashes the case sideways
into the decapping pin and bends or breaks it. This is because the small
drop tube provided is way too big to hold 9mm so they drop out
straight. The v block is designed to tip the case over as it is pushed
towards the shell plate. The v block regularly tips the case and the
edge of the rim catches as it tries to cross the retention spring. The
hopper jams up all the time. I spend more time unjamming the pile of
crap hopper than what it takes to manually feed the cases.
I really hope that Hornady One Shot doesn't do anything bad to the plastic in the Powder Hopper, since the included video shows the guy spraying it inside quite liberally. Wish I saw this video beforehand.
Also, you should have a note about the plate that goes underneath the press for the Ammo Plant (required for the sliding shell loader) I had to break down my whole setup after the case feeder was installed, not fun.
The one shot does damage plastic. He mentioned it like 3 times...
“Do not spray plastic parts” should tell you all you need to know.
I always wondered how plumbus's were made...
Rick and morty meets hornady ap press love it
I've had my LnL AP for 3 years. I have made numerous attempts to remedy the "spilled powder/powder jump" issue as the shell plate rotates into detent. I have even made calls over the years to Hornady regarding this issue with no solution from their engineers. They stated that they were aware of the issue -as mine was not an isolated case- and that the engineers were working on it. I cannot recommend this press until this issue is resolved. I have never been able to utilize full progressive loading without using my free hand to steady the shell plate during every lever pull. Pretty sad. Hope yours works out for you.
All progressive auto indexing loaders do this. I have loaded thousands of rounds with almost a dozen different calibers and I have experienced very minimal issues. Holding the shell plate like you speak of? Many competitive shooters that I know run all different brands of loaders that way. This is not a design flaw, it is the physics of powder. Highboy
Thanks for loading an updated video. Can you do the same for your case feeder and bullet feeder. The videos that come with these items are useless, especially if your having set up issues.
Yes! Those videos are to soon follow. Be on the lookout in the next couple of weeks. Thanks!
how come you guys dont provide all the parts to reload with the press? You guys ask your customers to fork over alot of money for your presses that are not ready to reload out of the box. You guys should sell them caliber specific with the press and let your customers decide to buy any other caliber they want.
MrVideoyoulike I don't think any company does that.
So glad I bought the Dillon 550!!!
Picked up an AP two years ago and have had nothing but problems with it, numerous parts replaced by Hornady but still have problems. They really need to fix the ejection problem , when using the press and a round is at the ejection station it locks up the press. Been using RCBS for 40 years without a problem. Next press will be a Dillion...I'm done with Hornady.
I’ve had mine 6+ yrs and I’m almost over it! Rare to have a trouble free session, random hiccups etc. Customer svc is great but who cares if you have a lot of problems. Should have bought blue cause I’m feeling blue??? Small part broke last week so I ordered it to fix then today another issue with auto shell case feeder!
Will this do larger cartridges like 45-70 and 8mm Mauser? I need to do some loading for them and the K-31 and Mosin Nagant.
Seems I have noticed that some poweder measures use bushings.. Looks like this one uses a Micrometer screw adjustment yet they still mention a Powder bushing.. Can I assume that you still use different volume powder bushings for large Calibers VS small Calibers ect ?
The DVD that came with the press shows the ejector clip, which my press doesn't have and I panicked, but now watching this video I don't see it either, so I am confused. Should the press come with one or is it outdated version that had one? The thing is, when I run my 38 special cases, they don't get ejected, they get pulled "bump" but they don't fall. I inserted a loaded round and it leaned 45 degrees outward and kept rotating with each stroke. Help!
I am getting ready to buy my second press, have the Lee turret which I love but wanting a progressive, Hornady looks good!
So no video on setting it up *with* the powder through? And how about one explaining how to set it up with the case feeder and bullet feeder?
I can't believe that with a progressive press, built for speed, I still have to pick up primers one at a time!
FlyfishermanMike buy a Dillon or a Pal primer loader then, shell out another 250-300 bucks if you are in that big of a hurry
I'm new to reloads this press to pistol and rifle rounds
Yes, change shell holder plate and dies, primer tubes. Takes about 5 mins.
At 7.03 when you drop the bushing in what stops it from sliding all the way out? I am really messing up with trying to get my press set up as cannot figure out how to put this piece together properly. Probably something really simple but I cannot stop it from sliding right out the bottom.
why did you not coordinate your videos with your paper manual. so many details left out when trying to assemble
Does this product come with the lubrication you need for assembly? Anything else I need to make sure I have beforehand besides dies etc?
The Lock-N-Load AP does not ship with additional lubrication for assembly but any generic general-purpose grease will suffice. You will also need to be sure to have the following tools required for assembly:
7/16" End Wrench
(2) 1/2" End Wrenches
15/16" End Wrench
3/32" Hex Wrench (included)
1/8" Hex Wrench (included)
5/32" Hex Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
Electric Drill
5/16" Hex Wrench
One Shot Gun Cleaner & Lube along with One Shot Case Lube are always handy to have around.
Thank you for your question! Our Technical Service Representatives are also available at 1-800-338-3220 for any further questions or details.
I have problems with the primers not dropping into the slide consistently and the bullet die doesn’t drop bullets consistently either it drops 2 or non
Frustrating press to work with
I am new to the Hornaday AP. Can I use Lee dies with the system?
How do I order just the shell retainer spring ? I've looked online everywhere and can't find . Thanks
Give us a call at 800-338-3220
Are the screws for the table mount included in this package?
No they are not. It would be hard to know what length as every bench set up could have a different thickness. Thank you for the question.
Can I use any gun lube to lubricate the parts?
Can I set up the press so I can size cast bullets?, thanks
Which are the 3 powder drops used for? They have 3 different size inside diameters.
Didn't you get a Operation Manual with your press? The longest sleeve is for pistol.. The #1 with the smallest inside diameter hole is for .22 caliber through .270 caliber and the third and shortest #2 is for 7MM thru .45 caliber rifle cases such as 45-70 .
Yes I did. I read it. Thank you!
I can't get the handle to screw in, does anyone know why that might be happening?
How much is this?,where to buy
www.hornady.com/retail/locations/
Awesome the way Uall give such fime info on yr products. Trying 2 enter the #20 contest on Twitter but not sure entry procedure? Big fan of Uall sadly only use the lil 38 spl kit slow hand load fm the 70's but got nuff practice ammo as a Leo Park Ranger 2 keep up my skill level. TY agsain Big fan fm way back then! LoL ;) ATB 2017
My powder measure reservoir shattered into oblivion I have a replacement reservoir but have no idea how to install it can anyone give me instructions on how to reinstall the reservoir?
what about the crimping die????
What are you looking to find out?
The seating die, crimps.
please tell me how much cost of full serup and tools and 9mm & 308 bullet reloding cost i need to know thanks
About $500-550
$$$$ how much$$$$$
Help test ammo
Safe your time and issues and just buy Dillion precision.
This doesnt show nearly everything you need to know to start relaodong they skip over some of the most important things and I ended up having to disassemble the entire powder drop assembly after I set it all up and filled in because they skippedright over the two different sizes and multiple other small but important things it kinda sucks that I can't get the info I need from the company that makes the fucking thing this is by far one of the worst videos it will just have you set up your press completely wrong for what you want to do
Read the manual that comes with it lol com'on man hahaha
Your video doesn't even cover all the steps in the manual and the manual is garbage. Making me regret not buying a dillon.
Too complicated.
Gitfidlpickr then you shouldn’t reload if you think that is too complicated, be safe and just buy your ammunition