Hornady L&L AP questions

RANGER94 · March 26, 2016, 12:36 PM

Hello Everyone - I have been reloading for 20+ years. Started with Rock Chucker now use Redding Turret. I am getting ready to pull the trigger on the L&L AP at Cabelas. I am not interested yet in the bras or bullet attachments. Besides these what other options do you have-use? I need to get the bill up to $500 for a coupon. Thanks!

Nathan · March 26, 2016, 01:39 PM

Tumbler, trimmer, case lube spray, Hornady dies(nice to have), Hornady bushings for quick change, powder cop, case prep motor, mount (depending on setup), Hornady lock rings...helps short dies like Lee, RCBS casemaster...checks run out for rifle, canned air, a brush, Hornady cleaner/lube for press..,,

PA-Joe · March 26, 2016, 02:38 PM

In addition to the AP Kit you are gong to need shellplates for each caliber. They rund about 40.00 each.

8Ball67 · March 26, 2016, 04:40 PM

Shell plates and Die bushings.

If I remember, the press will have a set of die bushings, but no shell plate.

Also, you may want to pick up an aluminum die wrench. It has a projection on one side that fits into the shell plate to hold it while tightening/loosening the mounting screw. Also handy for inserting dies into the press during caliber changes.

drain smith · March 26, 2016, 05:27 PM

Deluxe control panel. It will count your rounds, monitor a stuck primer slide, monitor primers, monitor power hopper, and let you know if you have a missed power charge or double charge.Its about $180.00 I have two Ammo plants and have one on each.

THEWELSHM · March 26, 2016, 06:45 PM

congrats on your choice... You will not look back

watch the series of Highboy LNL on youtube.

thewelshm

Vance · March 26, 2016, 06:52 PM

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...9gIzfzEWzn10Hl
Yes. Do your self a favor and watch all six video's. Then set up the press. When they are adjusted properly, they run great. If not adjusted properly, they will give you grief.

THEWELSHM · March 26, 2016, 06:57 PM

and that applies to all progressive presses..

thewelshm

March 26, 2016, 12:36 PM	#1
RANGER94 Member Join Date: December 18, 2010 Posts: 40	Hornady L&L AP questions Hello Everyone - I have been reloading for 20+ years. Started with Rock Chucker now use Redding Turret. I am getting ready to pull the trigger on the L&L AP at Cabelas. I am not interested yet in the bras or bullet attachments. Besides these what other options do you have-use? I need to get the bill up to $500 for a coupon. Thanks!

March 26, 2016, 01:39 PM	#2
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,364	Tumbler, trimmer, case lube spray, Hornady dies(nice to have), Hornady bushings for quick change, powder cop, case prep motor, mount (depending on setup), Hornady lock rings...helps short dies like Lee, RCBS casemaster...checks run out for rifle, canned air, a brush, Hornady cleaner/lube for press..,,

March 26, 2016, 02:38 PM	#3
PA-Joe Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: NEPA Posts: 909	In addition to the AP Kit you are gong to need shellplates for each caliber. They rund about 40.00 each.

March 26, 2016, 04:40 PM	#4
8Ball67 Member Join Date: April 29, 2014 Location: Billings, MT. Posts: 24	Shell plates and Die bushings. If I remember, the press will have a set of die bushings, but no shell plate. Also, you may want to pick up an aluminum die wrench. It has a projection on one side that fits into the shell plate to hold it while tightening/loosening the mounting screw. Also handy for inserting dies into the press during caliber changes.

March 26, 2016, 05:27 PM	#5
drain smith Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2012 Location: south west iowa Posts: 104	Deluxe control panel. It will count your rounds, monitor a stuck primer slide, monitor primers, monitor power hopper, and let you know if you have a missed power charge or double charge.Its about $180.00 I have two Ammo plants and have one on each.

March 26, 2016, 06:45 PM	#6
THEWELSHM Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2015 Location: Brandon Fl Posts: 237	congrats on your choice... You will not look back watch the series of Highboy LNL on youtube. thewelshm

March 26, 2016, 06:52 PM	#7
Vance Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2011 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 743	https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...9gIzfzEWzn10Hl Yes. Do your self a favor and watch all six video's. Then set up the press. When they are adjusted properly, they run great. If not adjusted properly, they will give you grief.

March 26, 2016, 06:57 PM	#8
THEWELSHM Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2015 Location: Brandon Fl Posts: 237	and that applies to all progressive presses.. thewelshm