Garage find... old Hornady Progressive, need help!

[radioactivelego]

So a friend was about to throw away a perfectly good press that appeared to be a turret of some sort. Seeing as I was about to get back into reloading, I said why not keep it. After dusting the cobwebs off of it and pumping it I found that it had rotating turret base, as well as what appears to be some dies that look like the type you would find a Progressive. I would love to know if anyone has a picture of how it should be setup, manuals or instructions on use, or could tell me what I would need to get this thing up and running. I have been a single stage guy my entire life, but this might be a good stepping stone to starting loading plinker ammo faster... even if it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a Dillon 1050!

[bigbossman]

Almost looks like an old Lock and Load press, that's missing just about everything.

[Tonon]

I believe that's the pro-jector model before the lock n load die bushing setup came out. So caliber changes will take longer. I've heard the priming was improved a lot on the new lock n load presses too but you may be able to upgrade it on this one. There is no case feeding capability on the older press and no case activated powder drop but it looks like you'll have to buy that anyway.

You would probably do ok having it setup permanently for one caliber and upgrading the priming system. Shellplates should also be interchangeable.

[TransplantTexan]

Looks to be an old Hornady Projector. Solid press I have one I bought used and it works great.
As I recall the projector became the l-n-l.

I talked to Hornady about it and they said most newer parts will work on this model.

I don't utilize it to its fullest capabilities as I deprive separately and the hand pride. I then use the press to flare the case/drop the powder, seat and then use a factory crimp die.

BigBronco in OC help me get it up a running which started my bromance with BB.

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[Pablo5959]

Good luck getting shell plates for it.

[Tonon]

The shell plates are interchangeable according to this http://m.hornady.com/store/Choose-Sh...ate-by-Number/.

You may also be able to do a trade in for a lnl since these had a lifetime warranty.

Manual: http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/...pro_jector.pdf

[AandO]

Way Kool Museum piece. Hornady may just trade you for it for a LNL as Tono has already mentioned above. As for me? I'd probably keep it as a conversation piece. That is after a restoration is completed by Hornady.

[roc_my_tims]

yeah i think if you send it to hornady with a $150 check they will send you a new lnl ap. but ypu have to keep your old powder measurer which you sont have so add that $100 to the with the atachement it uses and your real close to new black friday prices with the free bullets. so basically if you want a new lnl ap, this press will get you one for $250 damnit plus shipping so $280

transplantexan - HaHa i thought i was the only person who made BB my mentor with out his permission after taking the awesome reloading class.

[wbunning]

I'd definitely give Hornady a call, tell them what you have and that you want to restore it to use. I bet they can rustle up a manual from which you can determine what parts are missing. Clean it up, throw some paint at it, and use it!

[AandO]

I'd definitely give Hornady a call, tell them what you have and that you want to restore it to use. I bet they can rustle up a manual from which you can determine what parts are missing. Clean it up, throw some paint at it, and use it!

Paint it "BLUE" and repost the photo. . . . . .

[Southpaw45]

Does it take standard 7/8" dies? If not scrap it. I think I would still scrap it and just save up to buy new.

[BigBronco]

What you have there is definitely a Projector model. The Pro-7 had the detente ball for the shellplates located in the base plate and not the shell plates like the LnL do. The LnL shellplates will definitely work on that press.

Though I cannot see the priming side of the press in your pictures it seems as if you may still have some of it remaining. Good luck finding parts for that. Unlike the shuttle system of the LnL it pivoted back and forth. That system worked Ok with small primers however not so well with large.

This press is a great indicator of where Hornady is lacking in their warranty and support. They no longer have many parts for this press and if they do you will need to buy them if they did, as they are missing and not broken. RCBS would replace missing parts free of charge.

If you are any where near the L.A. Orange county boarder I can help you get her going. I had one and moved on to a LnL.

Occasionally you can find parts for the priming system on Ebay.

[DougMurray]

I also strongly recommend you talk to Hornady about getting the press working. They are fantastic to work with and I'd bet if parts aren't available, you will get a real deal on upgrading to the new press. If you go this way, you won't regret it. I love my LnL press.

[Rockzilla]

Pro 7 alright, have 2 complete, with shell plates for 38/357, 308 family, 223 family, 9mm family, takes standard dies.. Primer tubes are gonna be your hardest to find. Yeah Hornady will give you some $$$ towards a LNL but the more that's missing the less you get. Have had no problems with the ones I have. Also if you do FB, you may find parts on "Reloading Central", that's where I picked up 2 shell plates, ( I don't do FB, too much drama..etc...but) as far as manuals, parts break-down...here ya go..all in one location.

http://www.hornady.com/support/downloads/users-manuals/discontinued

If you check out "jet.com, that's where I got another press, LNL way cheaper than the Dillon equipped the same way, and yes I have Dillons...no debates ..please..

-Rock