Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Unboxing and Setup
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Wondering about the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP? In this video I show you the entire unboxing process, a review of press and parts, mounting and assembling the press. You'll see everything needed to get your press to load ammunition except die and shellplate installation.
*Update: In addition to the steps listed, you'll need to drop on the primer pickup tube, screw on the shield tube, and then snap the plastic top cap in place to finish priming system assembly. I'll show that in the next video. Thanks alzathoth for pointing this out!
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Thanks in advance for your video series on the Hornady LnL AP. One thing that Hornady recommends is, cleaning all components ie: rifle and pistol rotors, powder measure, etc. before using them. All your video series are very informative. I thoroughly enjoy my AP press. I load 45acp, 357, and 556 on the press. I use my Hornady Single Stage for all my large rifle cartridges. Thanks for all you do.
Pretty good press, I have been using one for close to 5 years now. I probably get a little heavy handed when it comes to priming and I have broken the main toggle link that the handle threads into(Hornady replaced it for free, no questions). There is also a good sized divot in the aluminum frame where contact occurs with the priming punch. My fix for that has been to tap a used small primer cup into the divot with a small brass hammer. The case feeder is a life saver and I like the roller handle I bought from Inline Fabrication. The press is pretty low maintenance, the base plate will work loose over time but two Allen screws tighten right up.
Thank you for making this video. You just made setup a breeze instead of a headache.
very cool, and couldn't come at a better time. i have a L. N. L. AP coming! finally upgrading from the lee pro1000 that has served me since 2005
Just Bought this press. Thanks for the useful information, keep it coming!
Sweet- are you cranking rounds yet? :)
Great video Gavin. I have the same press and have loaded thousands of round of both pistol and rifle. Once it is set up the key is getting the indexing correct. On my press the indexing was a hair off and drove me crazy. You have to make really small paw adjustments to get it correct. Another key to smooth running is keep the press clean. If even a small amount of powder or dirt gets under the shell plate, primer feed etc. it can cause problems such as indexing improperly or primers not seating correctly. I believe overall it's a great press and I believe all presses have their nuisances.
New to the progressive press scene-been a single stage loader for over 10 years. I appreciate this video as an overview and primer to loading. I found this system(even with gouging going on...) to bee about half as expensive as the blue presses for caliber changes. Although I have zero experience with either the red or blue presses(been on the green ones)-I am already impressed by the package and Hornady's customer service. I wasn't going to wait for 4 months for a Dillon, although will probably buy after the stupidness (if it ever does?). I am happy with Hornady so far and can't wait to load alot. I would recommend the mr bulletfeeder and a case feeder(there are 3d printed versions now). Thanks Gavin !!!
+1 for Steve's comment below. I'm getting ready to start reloading and have been researching the best bench setups to use. I think yours is by far the best design I've seen. A brief video of how you made it and what it would take to replicate it would be awesome. Keep it up with all your great content!
+David Arrington Thanks David!
Hornady instructions direct users to clean anti-rust coating from the powder drop before use
Adjusting the pawls can be confusing enough. But it is often made more difficult because most shellplates come with their ball bearings protruding too far out. So when the shellplate approaches the correct position, the ball bearings grab their detent holes in the subplate. This causes the shellplate to lurch forward. That creates more confusion (did the pawls or the ball bearings finalize the index?) and causes powder to pop out of small as well as nearly full cases. Tap the ball bearings further into the subplate (eg with a brass punch)so that the shellplate settles *quietly* into position. Now you know whether pawls need adjusting, and powder popping is eliminated. If you tap the ball bearings in too far, turn the shellplate over and tap them back out :)
Great video - thanks for sharing
Top tip = get large boxes and keep pistol dies wiith pistol powder etc
Same for rufle dies etc.
COMPLETELY clear loading table including cleaning out powder dispenser before moving to another calibre
NEVER PUT PISTOL POWDER IN RIDLE CARTRIDGES.
Great instructional video. Thank you so much.
You are welcome, thanks for watching!
Great Video. This has helped me decide which press to buy.
I have decided to learn reloading for two reasons: 1) try to bring down cost for ammo, 2) I live in California and the new laws will prevent me from buying ammo online. I figure I will buy all the components (brass, bullets, primers, etc.) online and make my own.
Have you moved yet? Or are you still in California ?
great video brotha! thank you for sharing!!
+jiujitsu2000 Glad you liked it!
I own the same press and love it. It does have its issues though. Some times primers jam up, getting it indexed correctly can be a problem, and changing it the primer bolt thing on the underside can be a pain. Minor complaints compared to the thousands of rounds I've loaded up.
Great press, I have 2 of them!
Whether your reloading components have Hornady, RCBS, Dillon, or any other American-made brand, you can't go wrong. That's why you'll see a mix of brands on my reloading bench, including Hornady bullets.
very HELPFUL!! Thanks very very much.
You are welcome!
I just got this setup in hopes of learning. The kit now has a spent primer catch can.
Thanks for this Video.
Do you have also made one for setting up the PTX expander bracket?
The original Hornady Video is not so satisfying.
great job buddy
Thanks dude!
OMG THE NIGHTMARES,,,, I haven't seen a "bloody mary knife" since the last carpet install job I was on,,,,over 27 years ago,,, used one of those for many years. Cool vid , thanks for the info
They are scary aren't they? (carpet knives)
great videos so far But I would like to know if Hornady has a low powder buzzer alarm like Dillon has for their presses
I use AP unit (case&bullet feeder) to load 9mm and am finding my OAL to be wildly inconsistent. quick research online shows i'm not the only one. Not sure how much you are going to like loading 6.5 in the press.
Great video. I'm brand new to loading. Can I buy complete die kits, or are they all separate parts. Example 9m kit, 223 kit, etc.
Great video, do you know if I can use my Lee dies with this system. Thanks Gavin.
I just used super glue. Squirted it all over the bottom of the press. Set it down on my bathroom sink. Now I reload while pooping. No down time!
I like that,could get highly flammable!!🤪🤪🤪🤪
huh, no shit?
Hey Gavin, can you use lock n load to size cast bullets?, thanks
what is the purpose of your "riser blocks?" Thanks. Great video.
Where do you get that neat mounting system?
do you clean your dies and powder measure before setting them up?
What kind of table/workbench is that? It looks amazing
Did you make the mounting plate yourself, or is there somewhere you can get those? I just built a bench, and I have some spare track I could drop in there to use something similar to yours. Thanks.
Is this unit better than the Lee progressive loader when it comes to primer insert?
I’m tired of the frustration of my Lee progressive press. I’m hoping this one will be less frustrating.
How do I know which powder insert I need?
I have this same system. We can load .38 and .357 all day, no issues. However, the 9mm will not seat the bullet at the correct depth. It's either too deep, or too tall. Any suggestions? Thanks!
So if I get this same package and I want to lead 223. Is the proper shell plate the only other thing I need? I have all the equipment to run a single-stage press as that is what I've been reloading with for the last year.
How wide does the table need to be adding feeder
I once had a Hornady Lock-N-Load AP. I could never trust it to prime the cases. Never. I frequently had to disassemble the press to clean out the powder that kept sifting out of the empty primer pockets. I spent considerable time on the phone talking to Hornady's tech support and even they couldn't hep me to get it to work correctly.
Thank very much for all the information. I am going to visit the US on next March, and I am deciding what brand of the different progressive press i am going to buy. I am between this one and the Dillon XL 650... Hard decision...
Will this do 300 winmag and 338 lupua i know it won't do 50bmg
where is the plans for building that table
i think my pro 7 died ,hornady no longer had parts ,so they sent me a new lock and load ap .i think it was $200 what a deal they also paid shipping
hey Gavin. you didn't show how to assemble the primer system...? did I miss something here? ;)
+alzathoth You are correct! updated video: *Update: In addition to the steps listed, you'll need to drop on the primer pickup tube, screw on the shield tube, and then snap the plastic top cap in place to finish priming system assembly. I'll show that in the next video. Thanks alzathoth for pointing this out!
What no scale, mic, or nice tin sign comes with more expensive set up?
New to reloading. Purchased the Hornady AP, scale, clipers etc. Loading 30-30, 357, and 9. What are your guiding directions for the newbie. Any services available where you can buy an hour or two of time to properly load with the Skillmaster's tips. Thanks
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what was the price on the setup?
Gavin, is this a refresh from three years ago? Did you get rid of your original and are now going through a newly purchased one?
+Bill Wurtz Bill- I still have the Lock-N-Load AP press that I've shown in the videos previously. I decided it was time to show unboxing (I haven't shown that for this press yet) and wanted to refresh the content with my latest tools (4K camera, overhead camera, etc).
I've been loading multiple pistol calibers on my lnl progressive for years. started to load 223 with it and noticed a issue don't know if its just my press but if I try sizing on the progressive I can't get it headspaced to where I can on my single stage press. when I try it either is very difficult to bring down or the case gets stuck in die. wondered if you had any thoughts on what's happening? for now I'm depriming sizing on single stage. thanks
I'm sure you've been asked this a million times but... What is your favorite press?
+richarddbeck
I would like to know as well
RIP.
I would recommend degreasing the internals of the powder measurer and applying a coat of dry lube to the internals.
Yes, good call! + Hornady One-Shot to the outside of steel parts- completed cartridge bin bracket, etc.
Ok, gotcha. I asked this question about the powder measure before I found this comment. Now I'll go ahead and clean it up if I can find some One Shot at Bass Pro or somewhere nearby. Thanks!
So basically you need to get the bottom plate and dies?
Did you clean all the parts to remove the packing grease?
Only certain parts - some of the Hornady LNL AP parts are somewhat prone to rust, so it's actually a good idea to spray down lightly with WD-40 or similar, wipe excess off with rag to prevent corrosion/rust - completed cartridge bin bracket, metering inserts (not internal), and other small parts.
no reloading manual???
aren't you supposed to clean some of these parts according to Hornady?
Who has money for such an elaborate mounting system? And were did this mounting track and plate come from? I know it was not included within the AP box.
It's not included. :)
Is this a good set up to buy in 2023?
Does how he says measure drive anyone else nuts? 🤣
powder major :P
Maaayzer
can I use Lee dies? tks.
J Cury yea with the LNL busings
Tks for your time bud!
Have you had any issues with inconsistency in loads with the powder measure? I'm new to reloading and I want to reload 6.5 creedmoor but also 9mm and 223. Thanks
This is the most consistent powder measure I've used- two reasons: drum-type (best for precision), and includes baffle to make powder packing consistent from full to empty!
Where is the Primer Slide Spring....AND....where is the large Primer Slide?? I didn't get ether of these in my box nor the spare plastic top Primer Arm.....:(((
Is this hornady lock n load press worth buying?
It is a GREAT press- what are you planning to do? (Lock-N-Load AP is optimised for frequent caliber changeovers, ...). Context on your loading will help me give you an answer. :)
gavintoobe just want to load .357 magnum, 45acp,
It would be perfect for that!
What was the MSRP price for this originally? Now its going for $1500!!!
Under $500
what bench is that?
It's a custom bench, I plan to offer a kit to "build your own" !
gavintoobe cant wait fot it, my bench is a shitty home made one from scrap lol
“And I could hypothetically mount 8 presses to the bench, which I actually have done before”
*smirks*
*every woman’s panties hit the floor at the same time, causing a 6.7 richter earthquake*
Hi i've buyed this press one week ago but i need to know if insedi the box the powder funnel i only for rifle cartridge o also for pistol. how i can understand it? i need for reloading 9mm thanks
I would contact Hornady - you should have the correct powder funnel (the long one) for 9mm!
Gavin told you right. Another option is to buy a Hornady PTX (powder through expander). It goes in the powder measure assembly in place of the standard spacer/drop tube. It expands the case mouth, freeing up a station that would otherwise hold an expander die.
Defiantly De-grease all of the parts.
I only de-grease the parts that need it. (under shellplate powder-contacing parts etc.) - why? Some hornady parts are bare steel and therefore susceptible to corrosion. In fact, it's a good idea to spray such parts with a product like WD-40 or Ballistol and wipe off the excess (except the parts I mentioned).
It says on their set up video that you MUST degrease the powder measure.
I degreased the powder measure and the plastic permanently fogged/stained up LOL.
Great video! Thanks! I was wondering the same thing about the powder feed. Hornady makes such a big deal about removing the corrosion guard, even showing how to disassemble the measure to clean it up. Just a ploy to sell us more Hot Shot (or whatever it's called)? I found an AP under our tree this morning and would like to be sure the powder doesn't clump up or something. Thanks!
You forgot to mention buying shell plates, so actually you are Not ready to go...
So you don't even get the case tray with the press? That's dumb.
I sold that press I totally hated it it was the biggest piece of crap I have ever tried to use....I'm sticking to dillion
Not true, you'll need a new plate for whatever you're loading.
Actually no. For example: 40 S&W and 10mm use the same plate. 308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 243 Win, 6 dasher all use the same plate.
@@Ultimatereloader when I got mine, I couldn't reload 338 Lapua or 375 gov 🤷♂️
@@Randy_84 Correct- 30-06 is about the longest cartridge the Lock-N-Load AP was designed for :)
"May-sure..."
That's how we say it here on the West coast! :) :)
I followed and I have like hundreds of other parts not installed... not a thorough video
this video is a waste of time. too much time spent on the packaging. nothing about setting up the powder measure on a cartridge, or setting up the primer system. I want my 15 minutes back.
No powder thrower no case feeder no bullet feeder. Boring!