A couple LNL and bullet feed die questions

[Scoobb]

Can someone clarify if the hornady lnl ap now comes with the powder through expander linkage ? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/959962/hornady-quick-change-powder-through-expander-linkage

Also I haven't been able to find a clear answer about if the bullet feed die comes with the new PTX insert as well ? meaning if I get the bullet feed die, I shouldn't need to buy the PTX insert

I would hate to order these things extra items if they are included with the above.

Thanks

[BlueOvalBandit]

First, yes the PTX linkage comes with the LNL, at least mine did which was purchased this Nov. Second I don't have the bullet feeder but it looks like it does come with the PTX insert http://ultimatereloader.com/2010/12/28/hornady-bullet-feed-dies-overview/ compared to midways photo http://www.midwayusa.com/product/337275/hornady-lock-n-load-bullet-feeder-bullet-feeding-die-45-acp , Hornady would know for sure.

[acekc]

My press is old enough that the PTX linkage didn't exist yet, but if you're intending to use the bullet feed die with the Hornady bullet feeder, my feeder came with the PTX linkage.

I can confirm firsthand that the bullet feeder dies for each caliber come with the appropriate PTX expander insert that goes in the powder thrower. Don't assume that since none of Hornady's pictures show it with the feeder die that you have to buy it separately. Not that I did exactly that and now have extra expander inserts that aren't worth returning.

[Scoobb]

Thanks guys Yeah that's what I was trying to avoid. All the little things sure do add up in a hurry.

[CocoBolo]

I got one of the first run bullet feeders and dies. It did come with the PTX die but not the linkage. I called Hornady when I noticed the Linkage in the video and they sent me the linkage free of charge.

Of note when using the bullet feeder with the PTX and Linkage, be very careful positioning the powder measure, there is a narrow gate for it to operate. I found this out the hard way when the powder measure plunger stuck on the adjusting nut of the case feed assembly and I loaded a bunch of empty rounds.