Hornady lnl ap shell plate issue

chasehamm357 · September 24, 2018, 11:02 PM

Hello all first time poster here. Anybody ever had a problem with a shell plate being sloppy on the drive hub and keyway. No matter how tight the bolt is. I'm talking 5 thousands worth of play in either direction. Bought two new shell plates and they fit snug.is this a QC issue or something else?
Thanks all

BBarn · September 25, 2018, 06:20 AM

Sounds like there may be a problem with the detent ball's location on the shellplate. I would give Hornady a call. Their CS people are generally helpful with progressive press issues.

**Unclenick** · September 25, 2018, 08:00 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Agree that it sounds like you are describing a detent issue. Take the problematic plate and one of the good ones and look for differences in the detent recesses like different width or burrs on the edges. Hornady will likely replace it for you if you complain.

September 24, 2018, 11:02 PM	#1
chasehamm357 Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2018 Posts: 1	Hornady lnl ap shell plate issue Hello all first time poster here. Anybody ever had a problem with a shell plate being sloppy on the drive hub and keyway. No matter how tight the bolt is. I'm talking 5 thousands worth of play in either direction. Bought two new shell plates and they fit snug.is this a QC issue or something else? Thanks all

September 25, 2018, 08:00 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Welcome to the forum. Agree that it sounds like you are describing a detent issue. Take the problematic plate and one of the good ones and look for differences in the detent recesses like different width or burrs on the edges. Hornady will likely replace it for you if you complain. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

September 25, 2018, 06:20 AM	#2
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Sounds like there may be a problem with the detent ball's location on the shellplate. I would give Hornady a call. Their CS people are generally helpful with progressive press issues.