1idcat Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have a LNLAP (love it) and am wondering if anyone has used a Dillon Low Primer Alarm on their LNL? Are the primer tubes the same length? RCBS makes a similar device, anyone tried it on a LNL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I have a LNLAP (love it) and am wondering if anyone has used a Dillon Low Primer Alarm on their LNL? Are the primer tubes the same length? RCBS makes a similar device, anyone tried it on a LNL? I use the primer dip stick from the Dillon on my LNL, when the last primer is fed it falls into the hole in the slide and locks it back, and I notice it immediately. Not the audiable of the dillon but on the dillon you still have 8 more primers before it runs dry. The exterior tube of the Hornady is larger and not as long as the Dillon but I think that you could make it work. IMHO don't think it is necessary, the dip stick works fine. With the Hornady you are using more force to set primers and should notice right away when there is not primer, I set mine to the perfect level, ALL THE WAY. Edited April 1, 2012 by CocoBolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeck76 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have a LNLAP (love it) and am wondering if anyone has used a Dillon Low Primer Alarm on their LNL? Are the primer tubes the same length? RCBS makes a similar device, anyone tried it on a LNL? I think I had to cut the Dillon primer follower just a little. This worked very well before I switched to the PTX powder measure. I am having difficulty getting enough clearance between the powder measure and the primer alarm. I can feel when a primer isn't seated so the primer alarm isn't really necessary but I do like it if I could solve the clearance issue. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old506 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I use the "dipstick" too and it holds back the "tray" that feeds the primer every time when I am out. I too can easily tell when I am out without the stick by just the "feel" of the press. The stick does get hung up on the case feeder from time to time as it is too long on the upstroke when I have a full primer hopper. My solution is not to put the stick in until about 30-50 rounds or so, then it doesn't come close to hitting the casefeeder. I guess that I could always put a "witness" mark or flag on the stick but never felt the need to. I always thought that the priming system on the LNL was a well thought out system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAustinTX Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I have a LNLAP (love it) and am wondering if anyone has used a Dillon Low Primer Alarm on their LNL? Are the primer tubes the same length? RCBS makes a similar device, anyone tried it on a LNL? I think I had to cut the Dillon primer follower just a little. This worked very well before I switched to the PTX powder measure. I am having difficulty getting enough clearance between the powder measure and the primer alarm. I can feel when a primer isn't seated so the primer alarm isn't really necessary but I do like it if I could solve the clearance issue. Kevin I am having the same issue with my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1idcat Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I'm just looking for a little advanced warning on the primers, and thought the Dillon tool might be the ticket. Does the Dillon alarm fit over the Hornady primer tube OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeck76 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yes, it will attach to the tube just fine. If you don't use the PTX you should be good to go. If you use the PTX you might have a clearance issue (as I and one of the previous posters have had.) inlinefabrication even sells one that will match the LNL paint color. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noexcuses Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I use the dipstick and marked it with a black sharpie so I know that I only have a few primers left. It also hangs up on the dipstick if I fail to see that I am running out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9twist Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yes, it will attach to the tube just fine. If you don't use the PTX you should be good to go. If you use the PTX you might have a clearance issue (as I and one of the previous posters have had.) inlinefabrication even sells one that will match the LNL paint color. Kevin Hi Kevin. Yes, with the PTX, it gets a little cozy against the powder measure. Buuut.....you can sand off that "hump" that contacts the measure to help free up some room. I sand em all before they are painted now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 There was a white "dipstick" included with my press, i marked it with 6 primers left, so i have a little notice, and the primer slide also stops whe. Its empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAustinTX Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yes, it will attach to the tube just fine. If you don't use the PTX you should be good to go. If you use the PTX you might have a clearance issue (as I and one of the previous posters have had.) inlinefabrication even sells one that will match the LNL paint color. Kevin Hi Kevin. Yes, with the PTX, it gets a little cozy against the powder measure. Buuut.....you can sand off that "hump" that contacts the measure to help free up some room. I sand em all before they are painted now. i tried that too and it still has a tendency to pull the primer tub off the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeck76 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yes, it will attach to the tube just fine. If you don't use the PTX you should be good to go. If you use the PTX you might have a clearance issue (as I and one of the previous posters have had.) inlinefabrication even sells one that will match the LNL paint color. Kevin Hi Kevin. Yes, with the PTX, it gets a little cozy against the powder measure. Buuut.....you can sand off that "hump" that contacts the measure to help free up some room. I sand em all before they are painted now. i tried that too and it still has a tendency to pull the primer tub off the press. Thanks Daniel I'm going to look at it and see how much clearance that would give. I might just sell the thing as it isn't really necessary to me as I can feel when there is no primer. I really like the PTX measure along with the RCBS lockout die. I'd much rather have the lockout die than the primer alarm. When the measure contacts the primer alarm body and pulls the inner priming tube up it makes a mess. I think I spilled more primers in one weekend than I have in 25+ years of reloading. Thanks for the input Tim. When mine messes up I can blame Daniel Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I'm just looking for a little advanced warning on the primers, and thought the Dillon tool might be the ticket. Does the Dillon alarm fit over the Hornady primer tube OK? Yes but it's too loose. You can shim it. Then cut the rod. And then it will still hit the powder measure in station two. It's fine in station three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9twist Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 When mine messes up I can blame Daniel I think I have a solution for the guys running the PTX. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1idcat Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 When mine messes up I can blame Daniel I think I have a solution for the guys running the PTX. Stay tuned. You have my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyPotty Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Here is a "red" low primer alarm http://www.inlinefab...ow_primer_alarm Edited April 11, 2012 by ScottyPotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9twist Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Here is a "red" low primer alarm http://www.inlinefab...ow_primer_alarm Ohh...nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9twist Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 As for the PTX issue, I received the parts and will see if it works this weekend. If it does, I will put a little kit together, but can also tell you where to get the parts if you wanna do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonF Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 As for the PTX issue, I received the parts and will see if it works this weekend. If it does, I will put a little kit together, but can also tell you where to get the parts if you wanna do it yourself. Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1idcat Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 As for the PTX issue, I received the parts and will see if it works this weekend. If it does, I will put a little kit together, but can also tell you where to get the parts if you wanna do it yourself. thanks for the update, I look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9twist Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Simple works. Ram all the way up Parts Aluminum shaft collar, set 6 1\4 below the primer alarm, coupled together by a spring with special longer hooks. The alarm still can rub the powder drop but can't get knocked off the primer tube. I will get a kit set up on the site tonight.(For my cost + priority shipping to you) If you would like to do it yourself, you can order the parts thru McMasterCarr. Only problem is, they are sold in packs of 6. Part numbers are 6157K15 and 96605K44. Edited April 14, 2012 by 1in9twist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAustinTX Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Simple works. Ram all the way up Parts Aluminum shaft collar, set 6 1\4 below the primer alarm, coupled together by a spring with special longer hooks. The alarm still can rub the powder drop but can't get knocked off the primer tube. I will get a kit set up on the site tonight.(For my cost + priority shipping to you) If you would like to do it yourself, you can order the parts thru McMasterCarr. Only problem is, they are sold in packs of 6. Part numbers are 6157K15 and 96605K44. Just ordered the retention kit, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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