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How can I get the expander on my size die out of the case?

Use black graphite from your hardware store as a neck lube. Dip the neck in it after you lube the outside of the case. The powder already has graphite in it, so it won't contaminate the powder.

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What is the Lock-N-Load® AP EZ-JECT Conversion Kit?

The Lock-N-Load® AP EZ-JECT conversion kit allows you to convert your LNL AP press (with serial number 7000 or higher) to use the EZ-JECT system.  This system ejects cases without the need of an ejection wire and is standard on 2009 model presses.

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What primer is used in 500 S&W cases?

Hornady's original cases for the 500 S&W were made with Large Pistol Primer pockets. New cases are marked "LR" and made with a Large Rifle Primer Pocket.

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How do I adjust trickle speed on the Lock-N-Load® Auto Charge, serial number below 2840, to prevent overthrows?

**To verify the serial number of your machine, simply turn it over. It is clearly stamped on the silver sticker.

Reprogram the trickle speed to a slower speed.

Turn unit on and let it stabilize. Press the "0" button. (Unit should beep once.) Press the CAL button once. A number between 0.0 and 25.5 will appear. Press CAL... Continue Reading

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How do I adjust trickle speed on a Lock-N-Load® Auto Charge, serial number 2840 or above, to prevent overthrows?

**To verify the serial number of your machine, simply turn it over. It is clearly stamped on the silver sticker.

Reprogram the trickle speed to a slower speed.

Turn unit on and let it stabilize. Press and hold CAL button for 6 seconds. The screen will display "SET." Press the SPEED button to increase the speed. Normal... Continue Reading

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Why isn't the rifle bullet feeder compatible with the pistol bullet feeder?

There are five main reasons:

The pistol bullet feeder has a 120-volt electrical system (power supply, motor and electrical connector). The rifle bullet feeder has a 12-volt electrical system to eliminate the potential for electrical shock from a 120-volt system. The rifle bullet feeder has a shutoff switch to prevent... Continue Reading

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What calibers can I hand load or reload with Hodgdon Superformance powder?

Hornady started loading the Superformance line of ammunition in 2010. Hodgdon followed up with the introduction of a Superformance powder available for hand loaders. However, the one Superformance powder that Hodgdon sells is not usable in all rifle calibers. Like all powders, it has a particular burn rate and will work great in... Continue Reading

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