LNL Auto powder drop? - The Firearms Forum

gun-nut · 01-07-2012, 06:16 AM

Ok this has not made me happy

I am trying to use IMR 4198 in the LNL auto powder measure. The powder is getting stuck 1/2 in the stroke and smashing the top of the .223 case. I thought that this was not to happen with extruded powders in there powder measure. (I am useing the rifle drum) I set the measure just the way the video shows. Does anyone else have this problem? It does just fine with ball and flake powders. I swithed out the powder to H335 and no problems So i know i have it set right. I like my IMR 4198 in the .223. I think i will be calling Hornady Monday!!! This is the first time that i have used the extruded powder and the rifle drum in it.

V509 · 01-07-2012, 06:43 AM

I have seen a big benifit in my Hornady powder measure and drop from polishing the inside surfaces. The powder charges are more consistant and the drop movement is smoother

DidI · 01-07-2012, 04:01 PM

Polish! Makes lots of sense to me. Any special area's, or particular attention.
I'm using Varget and it's all over the top of the bench, gets into the primer works....mess!
Am currently set to load 22-250. Seems to be a bit better loading 38/357, but still have excessive powder dribbled here and there.
Thanks!

gun-nut · 01-07-2012, 05:03 PM

well i give it a try

312shooter · 01-07-2012, 06:25 PM

Yes, this is not specific to the LNL powder measure though. The cutting action of the drum causes headaches but here's a hint: the metering insert and drum are nicely finished already. Dry lube the outside of the drum and PM body around the channel sorrounding the metering insert. If powder cutting is giving you resistance it doesnt hurt to lift on the metering insert while simultaneously raising the ram and charging.

01-07-2012, 06:16 AM	#1
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	LNL Auto powder drop? Ok this has not made me happy I am trying to use IMR 4198 in the LNL auto powder measure. The powder is getting stuck 1/2 in the stroke and smashing the top of the .223 case. I thought that this was not to happen with extruded powders in there powder measure. (I am useing the rifle drum) I set the measure just the way the video shows. Does anyone else have this problem? It does just fine with ball and flake powders. I swithed out the powder to H335 and no problems So i know i have it set right. I like my IMR 4198 in the .223. I think i will be calling Hornady Monday!!! This is the first time that i have used the extruded powder and the rifle drum in it. __________________ Don't retreat just reload. -->

01-07-2012, 06:43 AM	#2
V509 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 189	Re: LNL Auto powder drop? I have seen a big benifit in my Hornady powder measure and drop from polishing the inside surfaces. The powder charges are more consistant and the drop movement is smoother

01-07-2012, 04:01 PM	#3
DidI V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 61	Re: LNL Auto powder drop? Polish! Makes lots of sense to me. Any special area's, or particular attention. I'm using Varget and it's all over the top of the bench, gets into the primer works....mess! Am currently set to load 22-250. Seems to be a bit better loading 38/357, but still have excessive powder dribbled here and there. Thanks! Last edited by DidI; 01-08-2012 at 08:58 PM.. Reason: Typo.. Said printer ment priMer...works.

01-07-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: LNL Auto powder drop? well i give it a try __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

01-07-2012, 06:25 PM	#5
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: LNL Auto powder drop? Yes, this is not specific to the LNL powder measure though. The cutting action of the drum causes headaches but here's a hint: the metering insert and drum are nicely finished already. Dry lube the outside of the drum and PM body around the channel sorrounding the metering insert. If powder cutting is giving you resistance it doesnt hurt to lift on the metering insert while simultaneously raising the ram and charging. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin