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WhistlerSWE · July 20, 2009, 08:40 AM

When I try to load 9x19mm in my Hornady Lock And Load Progressive press the shell plate rotates too far every fourth pull or so. Anyone have any ideas on what might cause this? The press was bought used and when I set it up it had .38spl dies installed, which I changed to 9mm that I will be using in the near future.

The rotation goes about half the diameter of the casing too far, so I have to push it back to the index point.

I also have troubles getting a consistent OAL. When I measure my finished ammunition I have OAL in the ranges between 28.3-28.8mm, where my goal was 28.6mm.

Are these two issues connected maybe?
Thankful for any help!

July 20, 2009, 08:40 AM	#1
WhistlerSWE Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 70	Hornady L-N-L indexes too far When I try to load 9x19mm in my Hornady Lock And Load Progressive press the shell plate rotates too far every fourth pull or so. Anyone have any ideas on what might cause this? The press was bought used and when I set it up it had .38spl dies installed, which I changed to 9mm that I will be using in the near future. The rotation goes about half the diameter of the casing too far, so I have to push it back to the index point. I also have troubles getting a consistent OAL. When I measure my finished ammunition I have OAL in the ranges between 28.3-28.8mm, where my goal was 28.6mm. Are these two issues connected maybe? Thankful for any help!