Broke in a hornady auto charge tonight..

1stmar · September 7, 2012, 08:03 PM

Picked up a hornady lnl auto charge from Natchez for 169.99, ordered tues and it showed up today. Loaded 30 rounds of 22-250, varget some 36.3 gr and some 34.8 gr. started with 36.3. Very few "over". I used the auto speed function and I checked every load against my rcbs 505. Every charge was with in +- .1 gr, the last 5 were dead on. By the time I dumped the charge into the pan, placed it on the beam and made the reading the next charge was waiting. Very satisfied with the speed. It says you need to let it warm up for 15 min. Basically it performed as quoted. I will admit, I was anxious to try it out, probably didn't wait the 15 min, though I did spend considerable time calibrating it. Why?? Well because it took me a bit to figure out the check weights were grams and not grains. So when I was done calibrating it, it would change back to grains automatically, I would place the check weight on it to validate, and the 10 gram weight read 154. Like I said it took me a bit to figure it out.

Bottom line I am very pleased and looking forward to charging more cases. Weighing cases and bullets is a breeze, emptying the cylinder is a snap. Good machine, want to get some more bench time but I recommend it so far.

grubbylabs · September 8, 2012, 11:32 PM

I can't tell you how much I really really hope that is one of the things I buy with the money from my next batch of puppies.

1stmar · September 9, 2012, 03:08 AM

Got bored today and ran some n140 through it, checked every load against a beam scale, it's very quick IMO and accurate. Easily worth the investment.i think the Natchez sale ends in nov. It really shines when you work up loads or change powders, or charge weights. I used to use a lee perfect powder measure, which was pretty good, but was a pain adjusting or changing powders and charge weights, this is extremely simple, and much more consistent. You love it and it's only 5$ more then the smartloader isd, and 120$ cheaper the the cheapest rcbs I could find.

PA-Joe · September 9, 2012, 07:32 AM

I think if you can get 100 free bullets from Hornady if you saved your receipt and the bar code from the box. There is a form you can downlaod on the Hornady webpage. Get Loaded 2012

1stmar · September 9, 2012, 01:40 PM

I checked their site only saw promotional for lock n load powder measure and sonic cleaner. Maybe I will call them tomorrow. Thanks pa-joe.

1stmar · September 10, 2012, 07:05 PM

The more I use this thing the more I love it. Changing powders, charges, dispensing, all so easy and reliable. I spend so little time charging cases it's insignificant. I keep looking for more cases to charge! No more jerking around with finicky dispensers, weighing, adjusting, weighing, adjusting....now to find something that makes case prep less tedious....

September 7, 2012, 08:03 PM	#1
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Broke in a hornady auto charge tonight.. Picked up a hornady lnl auto charge from Natchez for 169.99, ordered tues and it showed up today. Loaded 30 rounds of 22-250, varget some 36.3 gr and some 34.8 gr. started with 36.3. Very few "over". I used the auto speed function and I checked every load against my rcbs 505. Every charge was with in +- .1 gr, the last 5 were dead on. By the time I dumped the charge into the pan, placed it on the beam and made the reading the next charge was waiting. Very satisfied with the speed. It says you need to let it warm up for 15 min. Basically it performed as quoted. I will admit, I was anxious to try it out, probably didn't wait the 15 min, though I did spend considerable time calibrating it. Why?? Well because it took me a bit to figure out the check weights were grams and not grains. So when I was done calibrating it, it would change back to grains automatically, I would place the check weight on it to validate, and the 10 gram weight read 154. Like I said it took me a bit to figure it out. Bottom line I am very pleased and looking forward to charging more cases. Weighing cases and bullets is a breeze, emptying the cylinder is a snap. Good machine, want to get some more bench time but I recommend it so far.

September 8, 2012, 11:32 PM	#2
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	I can't tell you how much I really really hope that is one of the things I buy with the money from my next batch of puppies. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

September 9, 2012, 03:08 AM	#3
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Got bored today and ran some n140 through it, checked every load against a beam scale, it's very quick IMO and accurate. Easily worth the investment.i think the Natchez sale ends in nov. It really shines when you work up loads or change powders, or charge weights. I used to use a lee perfect powder measure, which was pretty good, but was a pain adjusting or changing powders and charge weights, this is extremely simple, and much more consistent. You love it and it's only 5$ more then the smartloader isd, and 120$ cheaper the the cheapest rcbs I could find.

September 9, 2012, 07:32 AM	#4
PA-Joe Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: NEPA Posts: 909	I think if you can get 100 free bullets from Hornady if you saved your receipt and the bar code from the box. There is a form you can downlaod on the Hornady webpage. Get Loaded 2012

September 9, 2012, 01:40 PM	#5
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	I checked their site only saw promotional for lock n load powder measure and sonic cleaner. Maybe I will call them tomorrow. Thanks pa-joe.

September 10, 2012, 07:05 PM	#6
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	The more I use this thing the more I love it. Changing powders, charges, dispensing, all so easy and reliable. I spend so little time charging cases it's insignificant. I keep looking for more cases to charge! No more jerking around with finicky dispensers, weighing, adjusting, weighing, adjusting....now to find something that makes case prep less tedious....