Hornady LNL AP and other dies

Sniper 51 · April 2, 2009, 06:29 PM

I recently purchased a new Hornady LNL AP and have not got it set up yet. Been doing some research and found that some reloaders have had problems with other dies with this press. Can any dies be used?

Also, does anyone know where any shell plates and shell holders can be purchased for 9mm and .38 Special? Seems like everyone is out of stock these days.

Shoney · April 2, 2009, 07:21 PM

Sniper 51

If your LNL AP is the new EZject, then any brand of die can be used. The problem was with the old wire ejector. If a sizing/crimping die (other than a Hornady) were in statiuon 5, the wire interfeared with the die, and smachine could not complet a cycle. The old fix was to simply carefully grind off the die so it would allow the ram to come all the way up to complete the cycle.

Call Hornady toll fre customer service (the number should be in your LNL manual) and they will either tell you who just got a shipment or buy it diredtly from them.

Good Shooting!

April 2, 2009, 06:29 PM	#1
Sniper 51 Member Join Date: May 7, 2006 Location: Southeastern U.S. Posts: 83	Hornady LNL AP and other dies I recently purchased a new Hornady LNL AP and have not got it set up yet. Been doing some research and found that some reloaders have had problems with other dies with this press. Can any dies be used? Also, does anyone know where any shell plates and shell holders can be purchased for 9mm and .38 Special? Seems like everyone is out of stock these days.

April 2, 2009, 07:21 PM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	Sniper 51 If your LNL AP is the new EZject, then any brand of die can be used. The problem was with the old wire ejector. If a sizing/crimping die (other than a Hornady) were in statiuon 5, the wire interfeared with the die, and smachine could not complet a cycle. The old fix was to simply carefully grind off the die so it would allow the ram to come all the way up to complete the cycle. Call Hornady toll fre customer service (the number should be in your LNL manual) and they will either tell you who just got a shipment or buy it diredtly from them. Good Shooting! __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111