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Lock n load progressive question

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#1 ·
Hi guys! New member with a quick question. I've got a new to me hornady progressive that I'm going over. It seems to be running like it should with one little quirk I'm not sure about. After cycling the handle down and coming back up as it feeds a new shell I have to back off my up stroke just a bit then continue up in order to seat the next primer. Is this normal or should it require one smooth stroke?
 
#4 ·
You didn't put your location down. But if you are within 50 miles of Omaha, I would be glad to drive over to you. And show you how to time your press. And if not, put your general location down. There are many of us that would be glad to help.

The only draw back is once you get it down,(and you will) you have to promise to help some one else.
 
#6 ·
I have 10k + laded on mine and as Drainsmith noted it should be fairly smooth although IF the primer pockets are a bit rough or were swaged due to crimping that needed fixing, you might feel a bit of drag in starting the seating of the fresh primer.
And you can always call Hornady customer service-SUPERB service, right up there with RCBS and Dillon.
In fact, just conversed with them because my 10 mm cases were sticking in the drop tube - they sent a new Medium diameter drop tube - no charge and threw in a little gizmo to keep the dropped case from tipping as it dropped on the feed plate.
Hope it helps.
 
#8 ·
Sorry but I tossed the packing it came in but if you call Hornady and tell them you have a problem with small pistol cases tipping when they come down the drop from the case feeder, he will set you up
It is a small plastic cylinder that is notched on the bottom and fits over the drop tube on the top.
The notched end allows the V-block to pass under it while it steadies the case on the table and it presents the case beautifully to the shell plate.

Works like a charm.
 
#11 ·
Sorry but I tossed the packing it came in but if you call Hornady and tell them you have a problem with small pistol cases tipping when they come down the drop from the case feeder, he will set you up
It is a small plastic cylinder that is notched on the bottom and fits over the drop tube on the top.
The notched end allows the V-block to pass under it while it steadies the case on the table and it presents the case beautifully to the shell plate.

Works like a charm.
I also called Hornady as I was having problems loading 40 S&W with the shells tipping.Outstanding customer service. They sent me the same drop tube and "gizmo"... it works great. I loaded 400 rounds last night without a glitch.

As said before watch the videos. I was having trouble with the priming operations and took the shuttle apart to find the front of the shuttle very rough. I smoothed it up on a sharpening stone and all my problems went away.
 
#12 ·
My problem seems to be with 45 cases slightly binding between the v block and the following edge of the shell plate. As I said if I let off of my upstroke just a bit the case slides right into place. I haven't loaded any other caliber yet so I don't know if this is is exclusive to 45. I actually watched the whole series of videos before I fooled with the press and found them very helpful . Thanks for the replies
 
#18 · (Edited)
This is how I adjust my cam wire.
1. loosen both nuts on the cam wire.
2. Making sure you have the proper v-block in, lower the ram all the way to the bottom.
3. Now set the brass into the shell.
4. Now push the case slide up to the brass and hand tighten the cam wire nuts into place.
5. Now the case slide has a case guide and a spring. watch the case guide (black plastic piece inside case slide)and push the handle forward to raise the primer punch.
6. As soon as the punch starts to come up the guide will start to move. That is perfect, now tighten both nuts down and it is set.
7. Now check to make sure the primer seats at the proper depth. If it is not set far enough readjust the v-block back just a tad.
 
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