I've been using mine for over a year now and am quite pleased. It seems like there are a bunch of folks here and elsewhere that have purchased the LNL and was just curious how they are making out. Mine hasn't been without glitches but no one makes a press that is without issues.. but let's not go there on this thread. Here's a summary of my experience.
I've probably reloaded 15-20K rounds- mostly .45ACP, 40 S&W and now 9mm.
The powder thru expander set up for the 9mm was a bit of a PITA but I got it working just fine.
Ejection wire still sticks occasionally with the small 9mm cases.
Autoindexing and the extra stage for powder check is awesome.
I've found you do need to clean the primer feed pieces or they will get sticky... I used EddieCoyle's advice (I think it was his) and ran steel wool over all the pieces.
I have spare primer feed slides for Large and Small primer- when the slide gets stuck the primer plunger can chip it.
I can't remember last time a broke the case retainer spring.
Primer seating works well but I feel I could use a slightly longer lever for Winchester cases- they seem tighter that most pockets.
I don't have a case feeder and feel that one would speed up reloading significantly.
I find when I have spare time at night I'll go downstairs and crank out 2-300 rounds at a time. I usually stick with one cartridge at a time so this is easy.
What's everyone else's experience?
I've probably reloaded 15-20K rounds- mostly .45ACP, 40 S&W and now 9mm.
The powder thru expander set up for the 9mm was a bit of a PITA but I got it working just fine.
Ejection wire still sticks occasionally with the small 9mm cases.
Autoindexing and the extra stage for powder check is awesome.
I've found you do need to clean the primer feed pieces or they will get sticky... I used EddieCoyle's advice (I think it was his) and ran steel wool over all the pieces.
I have spare primer feed slides for Large and Small primer- when the slide gets stuck the primer plunger can chip it.
I can't remember last time a broke the case retainer spring.
Primer seating works well but I feel I could use a slightly longer lever for Winchester cases- they seem tighter that most pockets.
I don't have a case feeder and feel that one would speed up reloading significantly.
I find when I have spare time at night I'll go downstairs and crank out 2-300 rounds at a time. I usually stick with one cartridge at a time so this is easy.
What's everyone else's experience?