OK, I've added a case feeder and have spent some time dialing in the machine. Wow, I've cranked out over 1000 9mm and in those there were some issues, 95% were operator related, old guy new machine... the 5% that weren't were all related to to timing and just a little fussing with a plastic shim to make the case feeder work perfect...
I've got 30 years experience working on million dollar machines that need fussing with on a regular basis so before anybody spouts off on how it should be perfect out out of the box, know that I'll disagree
I really believe this machine is much better than the Dillon 550, remember I bought one of those in '85 and used it up until getting this so I think I can say that with some confidence. I love it, it's better than sliced bread, it's... well now I can almost load as fast as I shoot well at least on the off days catch up!!!
I really like the case feeder, wish I would have had one years ago, it really lets me focus on the other stations, and with this machine a lot is happening at once. If I didn't load so many cast bullets I would spring for the bullet feeder too.
Anyway in my book the Hornady LNL AP is a winner!
I must mention too, during assembly of the case feeder, either I misplaced (totally possible) or wasn't included a spring. I called Hornady and told them that I may have lost the spring, and anyway needed one. Gave this delightful young lady my zip and she pulled up my info and it was on the way, no BS, no hassle, no charge, arrived two days later... I'm happy.. If you are looking for a five station progressive press I highly recommend the Hornady LNL AP... now all I have to do is get the wife to load the primer tubes and I'll be set
I've got 30 years experience working on million dollar machines that need fussing with on a regular basis so before anybody spouts off on how it should be perfect out out of the box, know that I'll disagree
I really believe this machine is much better than the Dillon 550, remember I bought one of those in '85 and used it up until getting this so I think I can say that with some confidence. I love it, it's better than sliced bread, it's... well now I can almost load as fast as I shoot well at least on the off days catch up!!!
I really like the case feeder, wish I would have had one years ago, it really lets me focus on the other stations, and with this machine a lot is happening at once. If I didn't load so many cast bullets I would spring for the bullet feeder too.
Anyway in my book the Hornady LNL AP is a winner!
I must mention too, during assembly of the case feeder, either I misplaced (totally possible) or wasn't included a spring. I called Hornady and told them that I may have lost the spring, and anyway needed one. Gave this delightful young lady my zip and she pulled up my info and it was on the way, no BS, no hassle, no charge, arrived two days later... I'm happy.. If you are looking for a five station progressive press I highly recommend the Hornady LNL AP... now all I have to do is get the wife to load the primer tubes and I'll be set