How To Set Up the Hornady Lock-n-Load Progressive Reloading Press
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- Hornady's Lock-N-Load® AP™ Progressive Press is a favorite of reloaders who want to crank out a lot of high-quality handgun ammo FAST. Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem walks us through the process of setting up a Lock-N-Load AP, from unboxing a brand spankin' new one, to bolting it to your reloading bench to installing the shell plate and priming mechanism. Steve then installs the powder measure, including the Powder Cop, which tells you if a case gets too little or too much powder, before he wraps up by setting up the bullet seating die. Steve's most important piece of advice for L-n-L setup? READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Splendid demonstration for the set-up! Excellent oration by Steve during individual die placement and working procedures. Thanks!
Of all the videos have have watched on setting up this loader by far this has been the best and really helped me to understand the loader much better. Thank you so much.
10:28 - 10:56 That double-charge, white o-ring indicator is so smart.
Totally awesome job on explaining how to set this loader up. You are to be commended!!
Thank you very much for this video. I was a bit unsure if the way I set up my reloader was the wrong way, but after watching your video, I went back and followed your steps to make sure mine was correct. I ran a couple of practice rounds, making sure everything was synced, and it works. Thanks again, GREAT tutorial video...
Very nicely done. Thank you for this video, it'll be a big help setting up my press.
Wow! I feel way more confident now. That was a really well-done instructional video. Many thanks from Australia!
Hornady tech support couldn’t have been better. I did have to tweak the timing a little bit after the first day, and they walked me through it.
The priming shuttle (or ram as he calls it) caused me a lot of problems. He briefly mentions “no rough edges”. I ended up careful breaking the sharp edges all around the shuttle and smoothing the surfaces in order to ensure smooth operation.
Superb, informative video from Brownells. Of course. This answered all my questions. Thanks!
When Paul returns to shoot next video he'd be like....wtf...who drilled these holes....them vandals...
I recommend steel washers on the handle where it meets press. I have two on mine
2 washers stacked between nut and press? Why? I ask because I'm trying to assemble one.
I thought Hornady stressed to degrease powder measure with One-Shot before using. Good, clear video overall. Thanks.
Is there any other alternatives to clean powder measure other than 1shot. Could a guy use "Hoppes9" and then drylube it
@@garydiede3947 Rubbing alcohol .. laquer thinner mineral spirts any solvent that evaporates and does not leave any resedue is my guess..
@@garydiede3947 CRC Brakleen in the red can is a super fast drying total de-greaser!!
Shouldn't the primer shuttle guide rod be in the bottom shoe to keep it from moving back and forth?
Yes. You would of caught it when it wouldn't prime.
It looks like it's working, but it isn't!! I had to completely re-seat mine during assembly. The rod was hanging from the top support like this one. The cup is spring-loaded. I'm watching how-to vids before our first use tomorrow with my reloading buddy. This is a genuine hevi-duty press! Can't wait!
That bothered me the whole video lol 😆 simple mistake and still a well done video though.
I notice the cam wire had come out as some of you did. Agree when you go to actually prime a case you will catch it.
Please note that the guide rod for primer is not in the bottom hole and the spring assembly - please make sure it is secured properly or will breaks the black plastic bracket
Thanks for making this video. Perfect pacing
Please keep making videos. I sure like your playground.
Just ordered mine and I will be using this too help me set it up.
Nice job and I like the upgrades that Hornady has integrated into this system. Nicely done!!! Highboy
Help me if you would please ...what are the upgrades you are referring to? Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your videos are a permanent part of my reloading landscape.
I am a proud owner of this tool. After using mine for 9mm, 45ACP, 357m and 44m since 2019, I just had a look into this video by accident. It misses a lot more information like setting up the proper parts for getting a used shell cleaned up by removing the used primer. There is s tube with the station which guides the used primer into a bucket (or whatever you want to use) to gather them. When using different primers (9mm vs 45ACP) its essential to understand what needs to be done (eyxchanging the primer feeder, replace the inserter from the bottom of the into the station. Setting up the different dies, to operate properly is also not something you with a fingersnip....So the video is only scratching on the surface... There is no way around as he also said in the video: RTFM
“Impervious to shippers abuse.” UPS. Hold my beer...
U mean fed-ex lol UPS has yet to screw up any of my things
looks pretty good. with California's ridiculous infringement of ammo I suspect its a good time to be in this business and see a comeback coming soon of this art form
Posting a update a year later... you can’t find them anywhere now because of the ammunition shortage due to covid, new dem prez and other related reasons.
Can’t understand why you completely ignored or forgot the stepson how to properly install the powder measure die? Nothing on how far down or what to watch for, absolutely nothing. I’m overwhelmed by all the comments of this being a great video when you’re missing content.
Making me crazy to watch the primer slide guide rod flop around throughout the video. If the bottom of the rod isn’t inserted into the spring loaded retainer (seen unused in the base of the press) the slide will not index properly with the primer feed tube. Mostly a good video but with important details like this missing. I love Brownells videos but this one is somewhat incomplete. Do or do not; there is no “try”.
Jake Lonergan - yeah I noticed that too and it was bothersome.
It was driving me nuts...
Me too, also...
Interesting, just wanted to see how the Hornady worked since I almost went with it for my first press. Glad I decided on the Dillon XL750😎
Yep, I need one. Thanks for the video.
Isnt the primer bar wire/travelingrod completely loose? Did it not break off the top plastic dothingey? It seems loose at the bottom where it it should be fastened in the frame. I have a couple of elderly LNL's and I'm curious if this is a new feature or am I missing something? I sure as heck does not look properly right when the bottom end of the wire/traveling-rod just flops in against the underneath of the shellplate shaft?!? I'm unboxing one of the upgraded miracles here as I'm writing this and any clarification would be utterly and outmost appreciated fellow reloading mates!!!
May the force be with you!
/Silverbullit from Sweden
Why did I watch this? Now I MUST own one
Extremely great quality video. Thank you
Guy keep saying everything is ok and works properly but the rod slide is off the retainer and keep flopping around duh
Yea, that primer system is a weak point for sure.
@@cncarrowsmiths1040 It's not an issue if you put the end on the spring like it's supposed to be...
@@skyofstorms I'm all out of magic springs that keep primer residue and other contaminates out of the primer slot that cause that primer shuttle to get misaligned.
@@cncarrowsmiths1040 sick burn!
@@joelwerre I have no idea what that's supposed to mean.
So I just got mine today and the handle will not screw in and I feel that by forcing it I am stripping the threading, what am I supposed to do?
Does Brownell's carry extra shell retainer springs ? Thanks
This is a nice system, i have not have any problem whit the hornady
Also confusing and think every Horanday Press Model is called Lock and Load.. I think it refers to their unique die holding sustem ..has bushting theat pop into place instead of having to threat them into place.. If you unscrew the dies you have lost some of your adjustments.. I suppose leaving the lock collar in place keeps those settings close. I also assume you need to purcahse more bushings for each die set that you want to use..
It comes with one set of 5. A set of ten is currently $59 on Amazon.
Is there an adder to trim cases for like 300 BO?
Just bought an AP and Hornady dies and plates from Brownells does it come with everything you showed on table or did you add something that wasn’t in box. (Besides dies, shellplates, shell and bullet). Brownells price 399 beat basspro price by $80. new Brownells customer here . Really Looking forward to my new gun room addition arriving.
I need one
So when you order one of these you don't get any dies .. nor do you get the proper size plate to hold the casings is my Impression ..
Also the Lock and Load die adaptors.. It looks to me like you will need three more of them for each set of dies you want to leave in the proper depth setting.. but I am vauge on this not sure about it .. I see some videos saying how great a certain Dillion model is but you have to turn the casing holding plate after every handle stroke .. Seems to me the models that have a plate that rotates with the handle pull will save a lot of time and one manual step .. Thus in the Price range I likde the Hornaday a lot better..
No, they don't know which calibers you want to reload. Therefore you will buy your own dies and the required shell-plate to go with them. Most shell-plates serve more than one caliber. Order these items at the same time you purchase your press. That said, this is NOT for first-timers. They need to do everything individually for a while to make sure they understand what is involved in each step. This is critical! Reloading ain't no fun game!! Fuck up just a little and you are indeed fucked!
@@drteknical6571 It does not take a rocket scientist to reload shells.. I have a single stage Lyman.. and I have been reloading shot gun shells since I was 10 years old ..
@@mikeskidmore6754 try not to take offense at my generalized comment...
I wish they would have borrowed Lee's design for the priming system and bullet feeding. With the Lee progressives the primers are just dumped into a priming tray that is then attached to the You don't need to pick up every primer one at a time. The bullet feeder on the Lee is a stand alone setup that allowed the bullet to be fed, seated and crimped all in one station. With the Hornady you have to give up one of your stations which turns a 5 station press into a 4 station press. I use all 5 stations on my press, I don't want to give up one of them for a bullet feeding die. I decap/resize on the first station, prime/flare on the 2nd, powder charge(and continue the flare if needed) on the 3rd, feed/seat/crimp on the the 4th and use a factory crimp die on the 5th. I couldn't do that on the Hornady. If you use a crimp die, which most reloaders do now, you can make almost twice as many rounds on the Lee Loadmaster in the same time since you don't have to pick up each primer or waste a station for bullet feeding.
the handle ll`ooks too low causing you to bend when standing. the handle should have a roller grip too.
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does hid powder charge also widen the mouth of his case?
Yes, it’s the powder charge through expander.
Does this come with the shell holder? And if so, what caliber?
That and your dies are all you have to add. Yes, you must buy each shell-holder separately, but many serve more than one caliber.
Would one recommend this to a beginner reloader?
I believe you should start with a single stage press to learn the basics of reloading, because it will help you in the future. This press is always great to have around when loading rifle ammo, pulling bullets and many other operations, so it’s not a waste. When your ready to move forward with a progressive press purchase a Dillion XL750, it is more money but you will be glad you did. I purchased a Hornady progressive for my second press and have loaded thousands of rounds from 9mm to 44mag and it has served me well. Dillion is just easier to change over, faster to start producing ammo and is just better. Good luck.
@Gary T thanks a ton! My budget mindset is "buy once, cry once" so I definitely appreciate the advice!
Can lee dies be used in this press? Thanks
Yes
What calibers can you reload with this unit
.22 to elephant gun
So does this do all calibers or what? Pistol and rifle?
Pistol Rifle. Look on sight if you have an odd ball cartridge. Bit most odd ball stuff gets loaded single stage anyway. I do 9mm, 45, 223, 308, 300blk
This is the problem i have with Harnady setup guides. When you start attaching the the powder measure. There isn't a die in the press. Fast forward to the attaching the powder measure, there is a freaking die in the press! From. What i hear about loading your own ammo. You have to go STEP BY STEP! There some many steps you skipped and it will have some first time loader doing shit wrong. For instance. It would be wise to tell your viewers what die station the powder goes in.
That is made clear in the manual. Probably available for download from hornady.com
First time loaders shouldn't be trying to run a progressive press.
What was that guy that just magically appeared at 7:36? I wish people wouldn’t do that crap, please explain everything you’re doing don’t skip
I was just watching this video and scrolled down to make the same comment . . . how did that first die just magically appear in the press?
I have a question. Can I have that one that is set up for .45 acp?
Have had ours for over 5 years and am quite disappointed. At first it was ok but then It has had persistent problems, one after another. New replacement parts were sent which was great, however the press continues to fail. We will be investing in a Dillon.
I greatly appreciate your comment. Long term use always reveals the problems.
great job
They sell the shell plate separately…
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didn't agree with my manual--
Man, i was set on a Hornady Classic single stage press, now you‘re praising a progressive press and i don‘t know what to do!
I‘m not gonna buy both, not this time!
Somebody take my wallet from me!
I have the LNL AP as my first press. I am loading 6.5 creedmoor. I wish i would have gone with a single stage and the chargemaster lite. I really hate the powder thrower on the AP.
Ron5topable can you provide more info?
I just don't trust the powder measure die. Although I did get a powder funnel die and use the chargemaster to throw my charges. Just a ton of things to keep track of at the same time.
For accuracy powder charging, there's just no replacement for individual weighing of the powder charges. Takes time, but you see what you have.
Nope, just do it! You'll still want to have a single stage press for small batches, but an RCBS Jr works fine!
Bad video look closely In the the catch tray bracket is on then off. So you know you will need to put 2 washers below and 1 above the catch tray bracket.
Why is the priming rail not secured to the bottom of the press? I can't see it working correctly with it just flopping around like that.
Its a bit dissapointing that this rail was just kind of flying around and not properly set up
Got one....still in the box. Just can't get away from the single stage, feel like l'd be taking away from the hobby.
Dean Hudson Yeah, real men use single stage. Seriosly, just start Cowboy Action and you'll never use nothing but the progressive.
Still in the box, a year later? If so, I should take it off your hands. Lol
You must not shoot enough or have more time on your hands than I do...... I'm doing 9mm at 300-400/hour...... loading 6k now..... single stage my max is 100/hour...... I do love my single stage for match grade rounds. Bulk go progressive
That setup is an ergonomic nightmare.
lol, the oonly part that takes ANY skill to do and he says, "consult your manual or a Hornady tech". i want my 03:59 back...
Turn the background music off . Hard to hear.
I don't get the powder measure stop and you don't show how to adjust neither does Hornady in the manual. Looks kind of worthless.
So you only would install the powder measure stop if you purchase a separate caliber specific PTX expander. To keep it simple, if you aren’t running a 3 die set with an expander die, you can purchase the PTX expander that goes inside the powder drop, it just expands the brass while charging it with powder, kind of like 2 functions in just the one station. The powder measure stop,the part he installs, is only used if you have purchased a PTX expander. He doesn’t clarify this at all in the video, so makes it very confusing. If you have an expander die set up in its own station you don’t need to install it. Hope that clears any confusion up
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I'm setting up my AP Press at this time. The manual is indeed VERY weak on the actual mechanics of setting the powder drop mechanism for different length cases. I'm hoping to find some TH-cam vids that will clarify this a bit!
Steve, please explain how to set up using the PTX in the powder measure.
I could never trust my Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Press to make safe ammo. I got rid of it. It's now Dillon for me.
Blaine Nay - I’m sorry that you were unsuccessful with Hornady’s AP. However, blue koolaid isn’t the cure for everyone. I did a lot of research before buying and went in with my eyes open. I like the way Hornady’s press works for me, and there is a significant cost savings if you load lots of cartridges like I do.
650 is great. 550C is good, but only has manual indexing. However, Hornady does not use those good-looking models as an accessory.
I had this exact same press for years before I bought a Dillon 750, it never produced "unsafe" ammo.
Any press in the world can produce unsafe ammo if you don't d things right though, seems as if you're not very bright.
I just wish that you guys look after your customers and not ignore a legit complaint and every email I sent !!! For a broken brand new cleaning kit that I received and paid top dollar for.
You skipped a step putting on the powder Measure
If you need to explain the mounting procedure to someone might want to choose a different hobby
AND he uses the lame-o 5/16" bolt recommendation instead of full 1/2" bolts that are a snug fit in the hole in the base, and utterly prevent the slightest hint of wobble! "Why is the hole 1/2" then?!?"
Camera guy probably did the sound and editing themselves, and it shows. Think it through a little better buddy.
Just buy a dillon. Save yourself the headache.
what headaches between hornady and dillon?