lugnut Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 This press has been great. Minor little things here and there but I've reloaded 10s of thousands of 9, 40, 45 and 38s thru this baby... and then tonight... snap! The handle actually broke! Right at the bottom near the threads just above the lock nut. Of all things. I'm sure Hornady will replace it but now production is at a complete stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForceLizard Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) Did it break because you're strong or because you're fat? Edited October 27, 2010 by GForceLizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) Did it break because you're strong or because you're fat? Hmmm... let me give that some thought. Yeah- I'm strong. Oh- Hornady is sending a new one... the guy said no one has ever done that before. I feel proud in a silly way.... Edited October 28, 2010 by lugnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Z Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 You need to stop operating that thing like a "troll on fire"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) 2 words: tumbling_media i got an LNL and having nice polished cases going through your dies goes WAAAY smoother even when your using a U-die or something of that sort. use that red TufNut stuff Edited October 28, 2010 by Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokarev Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hornady will fix it (and replace any other parts that need attention) if you send it in for service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 A shining example of the golden rule "If brute force isn't working you are just not using enough!" I have a LNL and an XL650 for Backup. Hornady has always been good about sending any part so you should be covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I was reloading 38sp that were well cleaned... however I wasn't using case lube as I usually do. The press was reasonable smooth. I just rec'd the shipping notice, the warrantee replacement is on its way! Hornady has always done right by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro2AInPA Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Replace the stock handle with one of these. They're fantastic. http://ultimatereloader.com/2009/02/22/hornady-lock-n-load-roller-handle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Did it break because you're strong or because you're fat? Hmmm... let me give that some thought. Yeah- I'm strong. Oh- Hornady is sending a new one... the guy said no one has ever done that before. I feel proud in a silly way.... Well, he'd be lying on that one. I snapped mine in the same place after 50K or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallisticianX Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Im curious as to why your using case Lube???? If your using a Tungsten Carbide or Hornady's Tungsten Nitride sizer you dont need lube. Only need it on a standard polished steel die. If your loading bulk quantities, and using a T.C. or T.N. sizer, case lube is an un-neccesary step and is a messy slow down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Bear Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 While it is not necessary to use lube when using using a Tungsten Carbide or Hornady's Tungsten Nitride sizer it does make the job a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Im curious as to why your using case Lube???? If your using a Tungsten Carbide or Hornady's Tungsten Nitride sizer you dont need lube. Only need it on a standard polished steel die. If your loading bulk quantities, and using a T.C. or T.N. sizer, case lube is an un-neccesary step and is a messy slow down. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Especially with 9mm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyjets Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Lubing the cases makes things work o much easier doesn't matter if you have Carbide or Titanium dies. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOT QUITE RIGHT Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Throw a little Redding Imperial on every 10th case or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck-boost Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I loaded a couple of thousand 45s on my LNL without it and never again. Hornaday one shot case lube makes the job so much more pleasant with much less effort. For seven bucks a can, I will never run out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterSteve Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 +1 on case lube with carbide dies, it just works so much better, and Cocobolo, about your comment about Hornady "always" being good about sending parts, that hasn't allways been the case. It took them years to catch up to Dillon, and their customer service department is the very reason I bought a Dillon and boxed up my Hornady. Best thing I ever did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterRob Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Did it break because you're strong or because you're fat? Hmmm... let me give that some thought. Yeah- I'm strong. Oh- Hornady is sending a new one... the guy said no one has ever done that before. I feel proud in a silly way.... Well, he'd be lying on that one. I snapped mine in the same place after 50K or so. Definatly lying on that one, my dad's broke at around 40k. But Hornady replaced it quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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