9mm progressive problem - Page 2

josh29j · January 17, 2016, 04:34 PM

I don't have a crimping die. But everything works in station 4 I just can't run my cop die

Smoke & Recoil · January 17, 2016, 05:00 PM

Have you removed the shell plate to check the detents under it ?, there may
be something in the station 5 detent.

jmorris · January 17, 2016, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Have you removed the shell plate to check the detents under it ?, there may
be something in the station 5 detent.

If it is stopping in the correct spot for stations 1-4 and not in the right spot for #5 there are bigger problems than something in a detent.

Some photos might help.

josh29j · January 17, 2016, 06:38 PM

It's indexing fine. The retaining spring lifts the case in station 5

rdtompki · January 17, 2016, 09:15 PM

It's great that you've got a solution, but many LNL AP reloads seat/crimp in Station 5 so something is going on. I current seat and crimp in separate stations since l like the Lee FCD, but I have a Hornady combo die set up for 9mm and have run a number of rounds with that die in #5 without problem.

thump_rrr · January 17, 2016, 09:44 PM

Why are you at station 5 to seat and crimp?
Station #1 Deprime and size
Station #2 Charge and flare with powder through expander
Station #3 Bullet Feeder Die (RCBS Lockout die if no bullet feeder)
Station #4 Seater Die
Station #5 Lee Factory Crimp Die

I cut the zip spindle on the decapper to allow the powder measure to swing into station #2

josh29j · January 18, 2016, 12:19 PM

1: size 2: bell case 3

owder 4: powder cop 5: seat and crimp. Called hornady they said the said will have a light lean in station 5 and that station 5 is mainly crimping.

schmellba99 · January 20, 2016, 01:21 PM

You really don't need a powder cop if you are loading 9mm - a decent LED strip light and you can easily see into the cases. I quit using the powder cop for the short wall pistol cases on mine.

If you really want to keep using it, look at what the poster above has with the powder through expander. It will save you a station and let you seat in Station 4 where it is designed to seat at. I'd also recommend a dedicated crimp die in #5, but that's just me.

rebs · January 21, 2016, 10:31 AM

The spring in station 5 should not be a problem. When you raise the shell holder plate and the bullet begins to go into the die the case should push the spring back slightly and the round go into the die straight. I would say maybe try adjusting the pawls again. Make sure the bullet is straigh on the case when it goes into the die.

Nosab · January 23, 2016, 11:37 AM

I have the same issue on stage 5 while loading .45 auto. I keep stage 4 open to visually check the powder loads as a safety check. I was able to overcome this by only seating the bullet enough above the max OAL then running the whole batch back through seating to the length I needed. It's not optimal but it allows me to keep an eye on everything between stages.

mrdaputer · January 25, 2016, 09:55 AM

There are many good videos on this press. Here is a website that will help answer your questions..

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/thre...series.124483/

January 17, 2016, 05:00 PM	#27
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 715	Have you removed the shell plate to check the detents under it ?, there may be something in the station 5 detent. __________________ Sent from my Tandy 1000

January 17, 2016, 09:15 PM	#30
rdtompki Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2014 Location: San Franciso Bay area Posts: 108	It's great that you've got a solution, but many LNL AP reloads seat/crimp in Station 5 so something is going on. I current seat and crimp in separate stations since l like the Lee FCD, but I have a Hornady combo die set up for 9mm and have run a number of rounds with that die in #5 without problem. __________________ NRA Life Member CRPA Life Member

January 18, 2016, 12:19 PM	#32
josh29j Member Join Date: December 28, 2014 Posts: 63	1: size 2: bell case 3owder 4: powder cop 5: seat and crimp. Called hornady they said the said will have a light lean in station 5 and that station 5 is mainly crimping.

January 17, 2016, 04:34 PM	#26
josh29j Member Join Date: December 28, 2014 Posts: 63	I don't have a crimping die. But everything works in station 4 I just can't run my cop die

January 17, 2016, 06:38 PM	#29
josh29j Member Join Date: December 28, 2014 Posts: 63	It's indexing fine. The retaining spring lifts the case in station 5

January 17, 2016, 09:44 PM	#31
thump_rrr Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2010 Posts: 403	Why are you at station 5 to seat and crimp? Station #1 Deprime and size Station #2 Charge and flare with powder through expander Station #3 Bullet Feeder Die (RCBS Lockout die if no bullet feeder) Station #4 Seater Die Station #5 Lee Factory Crimp Die I cut the zip spindle on the decapper to allow the powder measure to swing into station #2

January 20, 2016, 01:21 PM	#33
schmellba99 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 803	You really don't need a powder cop if you are loading 9mm - a decent LED strip light and you can easily see into the cases. I quit using the powder cop for the short wall pistol cases on mine. If you really want to keep using it, look at what the poster above has with the powder through expander. It will save you a station and let you seat in Station 4 where it is designed to seat at. I'd also recommend a dedicated crimp die in #5, but that's just me.

January 21, 2016, 10:31 AM	#34
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	The spring in station 5 should not be a problem. When you raise the shell holder plate and the bullet begins to go into the die the case should push the spring back slightly and the round go into the die straight. I would say maybe try adjusting the pawls again. Make sure the bullet is straigh on the case when it goes into the die.

January 23, 2016, 11:37 AM	#35
Nosab Member Join Date: February 26, 2015 Posts: 21	I have the same issue on stage 5 while loading .45 auto. I keep stage 4 open to visually check the powder loads as a safety check. I was able to overcome this by only seating the bullet enough above the max OAL then running the whole batch back through seating to the length I needed. It's not optimal but it allows me to keep an eye on everything between stages.

January 25, 2016, 09:55 AM	#36
mrdaputer Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2013 Posts: 493	There are many good videos on this press. Here is a website that will help answer your questions.. http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/thre...series.124483/