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Old March 17, 2012, 05:50 PM   #4
Waldog
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The primer system: A primer rides in a shuttle that slides back and forth. If powder or dust fouls the shuttle track it CAN mess up primer feeding. It's an easy fix. Keep a can of compressed air, like that used by computer technicians, a quick "blow" clears the shuttle track and you in business again in less than 5 seconds. I have loaded 1000 rounds in one sitting without fouling the primer shuttle. I don't really believe it is a problem. As long as the primer system is properly adjusted and clean, it is 100% reliable. I have had my LNL for 5 or 6 years. I have used Winchester, Wolf, Federal, Remington and CCI primers and I have not had an issue with any of them.

As far as the "divot" in the frame. Yes, it will eventually put divot in the frame but, with about 50,000 rounds through my LNL the divot has not caused me seating problems. My divot is no deper/different now than it was 30,000 rounds ago. Many people use a dab of JB Weld epoxy to weld a dime or piece of hack saw blade over the divot. So far, I haven't found it necessary.

Ninety nine percent of my loading on my LNL is pistol. I rarely load more than 100 rounds of rifle at one time. On those occassions when I do load more rifle, like 223 or 308 practice ammo. I size and deprime on my single stage. I then tumble my brass for 30 mins. or so to remove the Imperial Sizing Wax that I use for case lube. I then prime, powder charge and, seat bullets on my LNL. I don't crimp rifle cases, even 223 and 308.

You are correct about the LNL powder measure being better suited to "stick" type powder. It is a rotary type powder measure. I have found that a rotary powder measure is more consistent with "stick" type powder than a sliding bar type measure. That is based on experience with both types of measures. I usually get +/- .2 gr or less with IMR 4895.

I love my LNL. Since you already own a 550, you know that progressive presses require a bit of "tweaking" to get them operating smoothly. The LNL is no different. The LNL is an outstanding loading platform and Hornady Customer Service is impeccable and equal to anything Dillon has to offer. Remember, though these are just my opinions based on my experience, others may differ.
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