Lock n load AP cycling problems

[Greg Curci]

I have a lock n load AP. I have one station on both shell plates (9mm and .45acp) that doesn't index properly to load primer. I've tried adjusting the prawl to no avail, I thought I had a bad shell plate but when second one had same problem I think my timing is off. Can someone please help me with this timing issue. I can tell which one has the issue and manually move plate but I shouldn't have to. I've watched YouTube videos on getting the pawls adjusted properly but I still have one that doesn't line up. Thank you

[SandDiegoDuner]

Do you know what crimped in primered cases look like?

[Sweetscience]

Where is the timing off on relation to priming? Is the shell holder moving too far or too short?

Which direction are you manually adjusting to seat primers counter clockwise or clockwise?

https://youtu.be/OBK96wjSqUI

This should fix it-speaking from someone who had the same experience. If this doesn’t work then it could be that your primer seater is catching or that you’ll need to send it in for service.

[drkphibr]

I've found adjusting the pawls by "guesstimate" (1/8") turns can be a challenge, especially for those confused about which pawl controls which alignment/movement of the shellplate.

So, here's a video on my demonstration of a guy who made some foolproof tools for aligning the LnL pawls as well as primer alignment...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxmY8_xLccY&t=638s

Worth the small price (IMO) as well as knowing your pawls are perfectly aligned and removes ALL the guess work.

[baih777]

Do you know what crimped in primered cases look like?

^^^^^^^ check this first.

[Greg Curci]

All my empty cases have been swaged with an RCBS swager.

[baih777]

I use these to check my swaging.
They have sm and lg.

https://ballistictools.com/store/swage-gage-large-primer-pocket-gauge

Or any of your friends have a hand primer. Then you can check a few that way.

Those paws are hard to get right. It takes time and frustration.
I think mine took three mornings of !!!!!!!
But works fine now.

[kblack583]

When you say it isn't lined up is this a visual inspection where primer is not centered in shell plate opening or is it based on primers are not seating fluidly on the downward stroke?

[Pablo5959]

Make sure the spring loaded balls on the bottom of the shell plate are free of gunk and dry lubed.
The indents on the bottom plate are clean and the primer carrier groove is clean and dry lube.
The shell plate needs to click into the indents to line up.
Clean out the primer punch, gunk gets in there too.
Do these things first before messing with the pawls.

[9mmepiphany]

If you're still having an issue, you need to take the guesswork out of adjusting your pawls and use the correct tool to set your timing.

I thought I had my LNL AP timming pretty close...but after using Randle Bragg's alignment tools, found I was just a bit off. I think he is still having his 4th of July sale

https://www.bragginrightsprecisionreloading.com/

[10ringshot]

If you're still having an issue, you need to take the guesswork out of adjusting your pawls and use the correct tool to set your timing.

I thought I had my LNL AP timming pretty close...but after using Randle Bragg's alignment tools, found I was just a bit off. I think he is still having his 4th of July sale

https://www.bragginrightsprecisionreloading.com/