Posts Tagged ‘Lock-N-Load AP’

Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part II

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

In my last post, I included a video covering some of the basic features of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive 5-station reloading press. In this post, I’ll finish the overview of this reloading press with another video covering the case feed system, and demonstrating the press in operation.

I wanted to mention again that I’m publishing a full review of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP in Northwest Gun Magazine Issue #1, so if you are interested in more information about this press, you’ll want to check out the article for sure.

Thanks,
Gavin

 

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Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I

Saturday, April 7th, 2012

Well, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be publishing a full review of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP in Northwest Gun Magazine Issue #1! I decided that since the last overview video I shot for the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP was uploaded over 4 years ago, it was time for a refresh! In this two part series you’ll get a more in-depth look at the construction and features of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP 5-station progressive reloading press.

If you are in the market for a reloading press, and are considering the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP, this video series will be helpful for making your decision. I’ll also note that I’ll be covering each of the 4 popular 5-Station progressive reloaders in the first 4 issues of Northwest Gun Magazine, so watch here for more updated overview videos!

Update: Here’s a link to Part II of this overview of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP.

Thanks,
Gavin

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Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Tip: Quick Change Powder Through Expander Linkage

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Over the last year, I’ve had a lot of questions about the Hornady PTX expander system, and how to get it to work. I thought I would take this opportunity to talk briefly about the “magic PTX bracket linkage thingy” that many of you have asked about specifically. The official name of this item is the “Hornady Quick Change Powder Through Expander Linkage”. This device makes it much easier to adjust the amount of “belling” that you put on a case when using the PTX expander. What’s more – it also works with the aftermarket PowderFunnels.com insert- something I’m currently testing.

Hornady Quick Change PTX Linkage as installed on powder measure - Image Copyright 2012 Utlimate Reloader

Hornady Quick Change PTX Linkage - what's included - Image Copyright 2012 Utlimate Reloader

This linkage is actually included with newer presses. What if you have an older press? No problem. You can order these online using the following Hornady #: 290049. For convenience, a Midway product link is HERE.

I would suggest getting this addition if you don’t already have it since it makes fine tuning the case bell SO much easier (in fact: about as easy as it can be on any press with a combo charge/expansion station!).

Happy loading!
Gavin

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AR-MPR – Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Loading 223

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Continuing with our coverage of high-volume loading of .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition for the AR-MPR project, this time we’ll look at using the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP to load for the AR-15. In this video, I’ll show loading in full progressive mode with the use of the Hornady Lock-N-Load Case Feeder system as well. Finally, we’ll use the Hornady Concentricity Tool to measure bullet run-out.

Thanks,
Gavin

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