Help needed for Hornady LNL AP accessories.

zanemoseley · January 28, 2015, 07:43 PM

I think I've decided to go with the lnl AP press. I'll be loading 45acp only to start but would like to set it up to easily change calibers. Here's what I've picked out, I want to make sure I'm not missing anything or picking incompatible stuff.

Inline ultrastand
Inline short ergo roller handle
Rcbs lockout die
Hornady .451 ptx expander
Hornady quick change powder die
#45 shell plate.

So I need both the ptx expander and quick change powder die right. So this will let me buy additional ptx and qc dies to change caliber using the same powder measure without setting up the expanding depth again right?

Also I already have a set of dillon 45acp dies.

AKhog · January 28, 2015, 07:55 PM

I just use the expander that came with the Hornady 45 die set. I don't expand at this time with the powder station. I also use the Hornady COP die to check powder levels.

zanemoseley · January 28, 2015, 08:16 PM

Well I have a lyman expander I use to expand 45 shells on my rock chucker but the dillon die set has a separate seat and crimp die. So if I want to use a powder lock out I have to expand when I drop powder.

bbqncigars · January 28, 2015, 11:55 PM

I would get some additional metering assemblies to dedicate to particular loads. Or just buy one each of the handgun and rifle micrometer versions and record the various settings. I also like how handy the powder drain insert is when switching powders. Oh, and buy a pack each of LNL die bushings and lock rings. Trust me, you'll end up using them.

burrhead · January 29, 2015, 12:20 AM

As bbqncigars said, buy more bushings. Also, I used a powder cop at first but came to the realization I was much more comfortable actually putting my eye on the powder level instead. Just go at a pace where you can look in EACH and EVERY CASE. That way you can add a bullet feeder die, which is much more useful. You don't need the collator, just use the tubes.

zanemoseley · January 29, 2015, 08:15 PM

Well I just ordered all the stuff listed above as well as a lock n load conversion for my rock chucker as well as another 10 pack of bushings.

msokad · January 30, 2015, 12:50 PM

I tried the powder cop and wasn't thrilled with it since it's one more thing to watch. I suggest the RCBS lockout die. Once you set-up the die, it stops the press from a full range of motion on double charge or no charge.

schmellba99 · January 30, 2015, 03:48 PM

For me, these are the best things I added:

1. Inline Fabrications LED light kit. You will love how much light this puts over the shell plate. I don't want to think about the days before I got it to be honest.

2. Bushings - you always need more bushings.

3. Primer pickup tubes - I got 5 for each size of primer. Start off a session loading up the tubes so that I don't have to stop every 100 rounds. Makes loading up 200-500 rounds significantly easier, because once I get in the groove I like not having to stop for long periods.

4. Micrometer inserts for your powder drop rotors. Some folks go with extra of the standard inserts preset for each caliber, but I like the micrometer inserts. Gives me easy adjustment if I need to alter a charge or if a new batch of powder throws just a smidge different than the previous.

5. Powder drop dies that you can preset for each of the calibers you load for. Makes switching calibers significantly easier. One day I want to just have different powder drops set up for the major calibers, but that's a ways off yet still.

January 28, 2015, 07:43 PM	#1
zanemoseley Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2014 Posts: 163	Help needed for Hornady LNL AP accessories. I think I've decided to go with the lnl AP press. I'll be loading 45acp only to start but would like to set it up to easily change calibers. Here's what I've picked out, I want to make sure I'm not missing anything or picking incompatible stuff. Inline ultrastand Inline short ergo roller handle Rcbs lockout die Hornady .451 ptx expander Hornady quick change powder die #45 shell plate. So I need both the ptx expander and quick change powder die right. So this will let me buy additional ptx and qc dies to change caliber using the same powder measure without setting up the expanding depth again right? Also I already have a set of dillon 45acp dies.

January 28, 2015, 07:55 PM	#2
AKhog Member Join Date: May 12, 2014 Location: Los Anchorage, AK Posts: 71	I just use the expander that came with the Hornady 45 die set. I don't expand at this time with the powder station. I also use the Hornady COP die to check powder levels. __________________ XD-460 Rowland 4", XD(M) 40 3.8" Grizzly 45 WM, Wildey 475 mag S&W 500 mag

January 29, 2015, 12:20 AM	#5
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	As bbqncigars said, buy more bushings. Also, I used a powder cop at first but came to the realization I was much more comfortable actually putting my eye on the powder level instead. Just go at a pace where you can look in EACH and EVERY CASE. That way you can add a bullet feeder die, which is much more useful. You don't need the collator, just use the tubes. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

January 28, 2015, 08:16 PM	#3
zanemoseley Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2014 Posts: 163	Well I have a lyman expander I use to expand 45 shells on my rock chucker but the dillon die set has a separate seat and crimp die. So if I want to use a powder lock out I have to expand when I drop powder.

January 28, 2015, 11:55 PM	#4
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	I would get some additional metering assemblies to dedicate to particular loads. Or just buy one each of the handgun and rifle micrometer versions and record the various settings. I also like how handy the powder drain insert is when switching powders. Oh, and buy a pack each of LNL die bushings and lock rings. Trust me, you'll end up using them. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

January 29, 2015, 08:15 PM	#6
zanemoseley Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2014 Posts: 163	Well I just ordered all the stuff listed above as well as a lock n load conversion for my rock chucker as well as another 10 pack of bushings.

January 30, 2015, 12:50 PM	#7
msokad Member Join Date: January 17, 2013 Posts: 38	I tried the powder cop and wasn't thrilled with it since it's one more thing to watch. I suggest the RCBS lockout die. Once you set-up the die, it stops the press from a full range of motion on double charge or no charge.

January 30, 2015, 03:48 PM	#8
schmellba99 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 803	For me, these are the best things I added: 1. Inline Fabrications LED light kit. You will love how much light this puts over the shell plate. I don't want to think about the days before I got it to be honest. 2. Bushings - you always need more bushings. 3. Primer pickup tubes - I got 5 for each size of primer. Start off a session loading up the tubes so that I don't have to stop every 100 rounds. Makes loading up 200-500 rounds significantly easier, because once I get in the groove I like not having to stop for long periods. 4. Micrometer inserts for your powder drop rotors. Some folks go with extra of the standard inserts preset for each caliber, but I like the micrometer inserts. Gives me easy adjustment if I need to alter a charge or if a new batch of powder throws just a smidge different than the previous. 5. Powder drop dies that you can preset for each of the calibers you load for. Makes switching calibers significantly easier. One day I want to just have different powder drops set up for the major calibers, but that's a ways off yet still.