SpankYa Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 So I've got my LNL dialed in for 9mm and .45. Priming, powder drop, ejection are all running smoothly and consistently. Now the speed of reloading is just limited by my ability to stick in a case and projectile. I use my left hand for both since my right stays on the handle. I'd like to buy the case or bullet feeder, but don't want to drop cash for both at the same time. Any recommendation on which one will give a greater return on investment in terms of productivity? Given a constrained budget, which should I get first: bullet feeder or case feeder? Thanks, Lester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer67 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Bullet feeder. The case feeder is problematic in 9mm without a fair amount of work, in my experience, and each should gain you about the same amount of productivity. I haven't heard of any issues with the bullet feeder except for the noise factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 My case feeder sucked for 9mm. So I would do the bullet feeder. Assuming your not shooting lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer377 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've put about 2k of 9mm through my LNL since getting the case feeder and have been super-happy with it. Took a bit to get dialed in, but it runs quite well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobb Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have neither but I do use tubes with the bullet feed dies. I find it far easier to place a piece of brass than to place a bullet on top of the brass. I can run my press pretty damn fast this way, when the handle is down I'm grabing a piece of brass and when the plate gets to the bottom the brass slides into place so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old506 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I would go with the case feeder, it is simple enough for me to put a bullet on and I like to look to make sure there is powder in there, even though I use an RCBS lock-out die. I have had no problems with the case feeder for 9mm. I have to be a little more patient on the down stroke but that isn't a problem really, they feed into the shell plate just fine if I am smooth. I have kicked around the idea of a bullet feeder but I don't think that I am going to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksim Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Case feeder. Once you have it dialed in, it is good to go. Bullet feeder sucks up a a die station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake32 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 i took a 5 gal bucket mounted a 5rpm motor on it built a shell plate for a case feeder. mounted it on a lnl ap and bought all the other little pieces needed to make it work from hornady for $75.00. so im at about $100.00 for a case feeder. i then bought a hornady bullet feeder die and once again with the 5gal bucket 5rpm motor and etc and i have a bullet feeder for under $50.00. i only use theese with 38 sc so its a cheap way out for me. if i was you i would go with the case feeder then buy the bullet feeder dies you need and some rigid plastic tubes. drill a hole in the bottom of each tube just above the edge of the bullet feed die and put a pin in it. you can drop bullets in many tubes as you watch tv and when loading all you do is change tubes from enpty to full. takes seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leewhiskey Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Case feeder. Ironing out the bugs is kind of a pain, but once you do it works great. Then buy the bullet dies and the plastic tubes as mentioned. That's pretty much what I have done and I have no intent to spend the money on the bullet feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAustinTX Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I have both and I think the case feeder will give you the greatest increase in speed between the two. I agree with the comments about it being a bit of a pain but once it's dialed in and you get a feel for it then it's pretty awesome. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Wallace Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Personally I think it is way easier to place the brass in the plate vs placing a bullet. The bullet feeder provides consistent and fast bullet placement. In full disclosure I do not have a case feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have both. Go with the casefeeder. Bullet feeder can only be used for pistol ammo and fmj only at that. You can use the casefeeder with pistol and rifle ammo and whatever bullet you want to place in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acekc Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Another vote for the casefeeder from someone who has both. You can gain most of the benefit of the bullet feeder with a setup like the one shown in this thread: http://www.northwestfirearms.com/ammunition-reloading/76644-bullet-feeder-rcbs-vs-hornady.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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