In this video, you'll learn how you can calibrate your Hornady Lock-N-Load classic and Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive reloading presses so that consistent die height can be attained.
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Click "HD" icon after playback starts to view in HDNote that in this video I'm using a metal lathe to complete this operation, and you'll need a metal lathe to perform this calibration. I'm also using steel for the fabrication of the spacer for the Hornady Lock-N-Load classic reloading press.
Tags: AP, Classic, Hornady, Lock-N-Load, Reloading
Is there a single calibration between the two presses i.e., one spacer that works with the various dies (decap-resize, expander, powder drop, powder cop, seater and crimp) of a single caliber as well as dies of a different caliber? If one is dealing with a singular difference in stoke length then one spacer should calibrate the two presses for any die of any caliber. Is this a correct assumption?
I have a friend that can build the spacer for me I just wanted to be sure I only needed one spacer for any dies of any caliber.
Thanks for your reply
Ralph
Yes, once you perform the calibration, that setting is preserved for any caliber you are working with between the two presses. One factor that can affect your calibration is differences between the shellholders you are using on the Lock-N-Load classic press. If you are using different brands of shellholders, the relative height of the shell in the Lock-N-Load classic could be different, which could make the calibraion off for those “different” shellholders.
Awesome idea if only I had a lathe. You should sell these rings by request. Any possibilities?
That would be a neat product if someone could offer made to order spacers…
Totally agree with A not everyone has the machinery to make the spacer,great idea makes your press more useful.
Would there be variations from different shellplates and shellholders? Suppose you were using Hornady for both but were changing calibers therefor changing to diff. shellplates and holders, would you have to make another spacer ring?
Probably not enough to make any real difference…
I thought these were a very neat idea as well, but like most of you, I dont have access to a metal lathe. However I did the same thing with 1″ PVC. I also wrote on a piece of paper what caliber it was for and placed clear tape over it.