hornady Lock and load

Thinking about getting one, anybody using them?

Just got the AP pres and I love it.

I use my LnL AP for 9mm and 45 acp. I like it.
Been thinkin bout building a case feeder for it.

Saw one at bass pro this weekend, I believe that this is going to be the ticket. I just got back into reloading after a 20 year lapse, it is still just as much fun.

been there done that

For you guys with the L-N-L AP, what comes with it and what do I need to order to get started. I've been loading with a single stage press for a while but never used a progressive.

It would be nice if someone could put together a parts list of everything you need to get started. I just don't want to get the press in just to realize that I need to order something else before I get started.

Thanks guys. I'm loving this forum!

I've had one for over two years and love it. The main thing you will need to buy that doesn't come with the press are shell plates and dies for the various calibers you want to load. One nice thing about the LNL AP is it uses standard dies. You will want to buy additional LNL bushings (individually, 3 and 10 packs available). This way once you adjust your dies you don't have to do it again. The press comes with 3 I believe.

I just bought the case feeder from Cabelas, on sale for $269 and .50 cents shipping. You don't need the case feeder but it sure makes reloading fast and works great. If you get the case feeder you will need to buy the plates you need (small pistol, large pistol, small rifle, etc.) which run around $30 each.

If you get a chance go to www.ultimatereloader.com, he has some great videos and tips on using the LNL. Good luck!

cgriff wrote:For you guys with the L-N-L AP, what comes with it and what do I need to order to get started. I've been loading with a single stage press for a while but never used a progressive.

It would be nice if someone could put together a parts list of everything you need to get started. I just don't want to get the press in just to realize that I need to order something else before I get started.

Thanks guys. I'm loving this forum!

Bare minimum:
Press
Die Set
Shell Plate
Scale
Calipers
primer flip tray
Reloading Manual
sturdy reloading bench

Additional but not absolutely necessary:
Brass Tumbler w/media
media separator
bullet puller
additional primer pickup tubes
powder cop
extra bushings for each caliber
powder die for each caliber
case prep tools for necked cartridges
even more reloading manuals
ABC's of reloading (no recipes but very good read for reloading)
ammo boxes
case gauges
assorted buckets to keep brass in
and a slew of other nice to have things that you will eventually discover...

[quote="miker84"]

rdj94a wrote:...... Of course, reloading is a gateway drug. You'll be casting boolits next.

Yes for sure. Another gateway drug is firing a shot from your rifle, watching the target go down 600 yds down range, then watching it come back up with that little white shot marker in the center of the X ring. Your WHOLE LIFE can become all about reloading - and reading the wind.

My life is over.