Hornady Lock -n- Load Tuning?

[choprzrul]

I've got about 2,500 rounds through my new lnl and have started to develop an annoyance. If I move at a slow to medium pace, on the up and down strokes, the shell plate doesn't quite make it into the detents. If I move it a bit quicker, the inertia is enough for the shell plate to lock into position and everything is good. I have cleaned it thinking that it was just getting sticky, but no luck. Running it empty, I can make it do it every time when going slow.

I can see the dogs on the bottom engaging the advancement arms (gears?), but I am unsure how to make it change the timing relative to where it should stop in the detents. I did notice that the advancement arm (gears?) has play back and forth on the shaft that it attaches to.

Advice?

Links to manual?

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[EBR Works]

Here's the manual. Page 17 discusses this:

http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/manuals-current/metalic-reloading/LNL_AP.pdf

Additional discussion here:

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-463583.html

http://glocktalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-1213150.html

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[fabguy]

under the arm there are the dogs that rotate the plate holder, I took an allen wrench and tweaked it a bit until it ran smooth for me. Mine was acting the same way when I got it. Also, lube, lube, lube.
This baby runs smooth now.

[choprzrul]

I am going to try adjusting both left and right dogs the same amount to see if it helps.

Looking at them before posting, I couldn't see how adjustment would alter timing.

Post #5 in This Thread offers a great explanation. Found it following EBR Works links above.

[rsrocket1]

Hint, do only one at a time and only a very small amount. Remember the amount and direction so you can easily reverse your adjustment. Not enough movement and the shellplate doesn't advance completely, too much and you can break a pawl.

I had the same problem, the plate advanced properly every time except once per revolution where it stopped just a hair short. It was amazing how little adjustment was needed to make it perfect.

The plate should make it all the way to the detent without "leaping" there.

[EL_NinO619]

Like above said. Do one at a time, very small movements. Also after you have the timing down you can get a punch and seat the bearings a little deeper. Make sure your shell plate is secure by giving it s snug turn with the allen. Hand tight is not enough. Also as you load make sure that it does not back off, this will cause it to not engage also. 3rd make sure you are seating the primers deep enough. If they are not seated completely they will cause drag and make the plate not engage. Get a can of Kroil oil and oil the ram and shell plate ball bearings lightly. Do not use grease as it will cause drag.

I actually use Hornadys one shot dry lube on my shell plates and powder measure. It stays cleaner longer.

[cjskalka]

I just call Hornady, describe the issue, and they will walk me through the pawl adjustment.

[damndave]

Just like everyone has said. Small adjustments one at a time on the pawls will fix this problem.

[choprzrul]

yep, 1/8 turn ccw (counter clockwise, not concealedd carry :--))) and everything is magically in tune again.

thanks all for the help. The included instruction were completely useless.

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[EL_NinO619]

Ya the Manuel is useless. Watch the DVD or videos on youtube if you want good info..

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Noticed mine didn't quite click over going slow and I would occasionally hit the rim on the powder drop. I adjusted the pawls and it works fine. I also watched the awesome DVD that came with the press, which can also be found on YouTube, it discusses this adjustment briefly.