In this video, you'll learn about the powder measure that comes with the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive reloading press. You'll see how it works, learn about changing metering inserts, and see a demo of changing between small and large rotors. You may also want to see the Hornady Lock-N-Load Bench Powder Measure video
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Click "HD" icon after playback starts to view in HDThe features and design on this press are a major factor in the quick caliber changes attained with the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive reloading press. With the micrometer metering inserts (one for pistol, another for rifle, separate rotors for each) you can change the powder charge with a simple rotation of the micrometer handle. The fact that the entire Lock-N-Load powder measure lifts off the press with 1/8 of a turn makes emptying this unit a 10 second job!
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Hi Gavin,
I’m a great fan of your work and I have a new Hornady AP press due to your reviews. I’m very happy with the press although I had a small pawl timing issue that the Hornady tech walked me through and I’m good to go.
In your Hornady LNL Powder Measure Video, you performed a great demo of switching the pistol rotor out for a rifle rotor and the insert switch as well. However, you state that after the rotor and insert switch, you locked the bushing in and said “you’re ready to load”.
I believe that unless you have a quick change powder die (lower assembly) that is adjusted to the new case, you were not ready and a case height adjustment was needed and then you were ready to go. Am I correct?
I’m still learning as I go, and I have micro inserts on order as well as PTX FOR 45 ACP coming. I owe much to your videos and I have watched them over and over more times than you can imagine. Your later work shows much improvement over your earlier work. I hope Hornady appreciated you. I cerainly do. My thanks.
Holland Ja
Holland- I’m glad you like the site!
You are correct- you do have to adjust the powder measure height. There are a few options here:
1. Manually adjust each time
2. Buy dedicated powder dies and LNL bushings- adjusted for each caliber you load
3. Machine spacers and hand-tighten powder measure on LNL bushing (assumes you’re not using PTX)
I have typically used method 3. above.
Hello Gavin,
I really like your spacer method for adjusting case activation height. I just picked up that powderfunnels.com universal PTX to give it a whirl and avoid having to change out the PTXs. This spacer idea would really allow me to take full advantage of it by not having to adjust the case belling when switching calibers. As far as taking measurements for the spacers, did you just set the lock nut for your smallest case size and machine the spacers based on the difference between your other caliber case heights? I don’t have a metal lathe and was curious if I could just measure the difference between the case heights and have a machinist make me spacers. I was also curious about the spacer(s) you’re using in the above video; It looks to me that there are either two spacers, a recess on the top part of a single spacer, or some other item between the lock nut and the spacer that’s resting on you LNL bushing. I was curious what’s going there. Thanks again for dealing with all of these questions, I hope it’s not too obnoxious;). You come up with some great DIY tricks; thanks for sharing!
Oops…I should have read a little more closely…”assuming you’re not using a PTX.” How does this pose a problem?
Cleaning a new AP Powder Measure -
I just purchased a new LNL AP press to replace my older Projector Press. The video instructions that come with the press recommend using Hornady OneShot Cleaner/Dry Lube to clean the packing oils from the hopper and rotor prior to using it.
I dont have Horandy OneShot Cleaner/Dry Lube and none of my local stores carry it. I do have a can of Gun Scrubber spray and a can of Hornady Case Lube spray.
Will the Gun Scrubber be OK to use on the Powder Measure? Any issues with the clear plastic or paint be damaged using the Gun Scrubber instead of the Hornady OneShot? Should I use the Case Lube spray to lubricate the funnel and threads on the powder measure screw adjuster?