Lock-N-Load Bushings

Chilecop · September 8, 2007, 10:41 AM

Has anyone used the Hornady Lock-N-Load conversion bushings on their RCBS press? If so, how do you like it?

HuskerTanker · September 10, 2007, 02:00 AM

I use them in my Rockchucker and am quite pleased with them.

Die changes take 5 seconds and no fiddling with them once you have them set up right and tightend down.

Dies with the bushings on them will not fit in the OEM die case (Lee for me), but the MTM 12 die holder box works great.

BigJakeJ1s · September 10, 2007, 08:48 PM

The Hornady die boxes will also store dies with LNL bushings installed. Room for 4 dies, shell holder, and a seater plug or two.

Andy

DannyAbear · September 10, 2007, 08:57 PM

cAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THEY WORK? i THOUGHT THEY HAD LARGER THAN 7/8" THREADS AND THEN THE DIE SCREWED INTO THEM.

Linear Thinker · September 10, 2007, 09:15 PM

Danny,
You mount the Lock-n-load adapter on your RCBS or any other press threaded for 1.25x12, then screw the regular 7/8x14 dies into the bushings. Then, the bushings/dies just snap in and out of the press using about 1/8 turn.
Very fast, and seems to be accurate and repeatable. Rather inexpensive as well.
Hornady has a nice picture of the system at:

http://www.hornady.com/media/LNL_AP.pdf

on page 14.
LT

Chilecop · September 11, 2007, 03:34 PM

I'm trying to keep my costs down and did not want to buy them if they didn't work like they advertise.
Thanks for the help.

gary2905 · September 11, 2007, 04:10 PM

Will add my 2 cents to the mix.
Also use the LnL with my RockChucker press works GREAT. Was contemplating the Lyman turret press but I found that this works like a charm. 3 seconds to change out dies.
I use the single stage press to make up custom small lots and could not be happier.
Use a Hornady LnL progressive for the pistol and 223 ammo, just as happy.

Gary

September 8, 2007, 10:41 AM	#1
Chilecop Member Join Date: August 2, 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 17	Lock-N-Load Bushings Has anyone used the Hornady Lock-N-Load conversion bushings on their RCBS press? If so, how do you like it?

September 10, 2007, 02:00 AM	#2
HuskerTanker Junior Member Join Date: September 10, 2007 Posts: 1	I use them in my Rockchucker and am quite pleased with them. Die changes take 5 seconds and no fiddling with them once you have them set up right and tightend down. Dies with the bushings on them will not fit in the OEM die case (Lee for me), but the MTM 12 die holder box works great.

September 10, 2007, 08:48 PM	#3
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	The Hornady die boxes will also store dies with LNL bushings installed. Room for 4 dies, shell holder, and a seater plug or two. Andy

September 10, 2007, 08:57 PM	#4
DannyAbear Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 72	cAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THEY WORK? i THOUGHT THEY HAD LARGER THAN 7/8" THREADS AND THEN THE DIE SCREWED INTO THEM.

September 10, 2007, 09:15 PM	#5
Linear Thinker Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Location: Blue State, NE US Posts: 202	Danny, You mount the Lock-n-load adapter on your RCBS or any other press threaded for 1.25x12, then screw the regular 7/8x14 dies into the bushings. Then, the bushings/dies just snap in and out of the press using about 1/8 turn. Very fast, and seems to be accurate and repeatable. Rather inexpensive as well. Hornady has a nice picture of the system at: http://www.hornady.com/media/LNL_AP.pdf on page 14. LT

September 11, 2007, 03:34 PM	#6
Chilecop Member Join Date: August 2, 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 17	I'm trying to keep my costs down and did not want to buy them if they didn't work like they advertise. Thanks for the help.

September 11, 2007, 04:10 PM	#7
gary2905 Member Join Date: December 20, 2005 Location: Rural-not for long- Virginia Posts: 60	Will add my 2 cents to the mix. Also use the LnL with my RockChucker press works GREAT. Was contemplating the Lyman turret press but I found that this works like a charm. 3 seconds to change out dies. I use the single stage press to make up custom small lots and could not be happier. Use a Hornady LnL progressive for the pistol and 223 ammo, just as happy. Gary