As I previously posted, I recently purchased a L-N-L AP. I loaded my first 250 rounds today and here is what I think.
Press operates very smoothly and positively. Powder drop is nearly spot on,(titegroup powder) I weighed 25 of the 250 rounds loaded today and they all came out within +/- .1 grain. Hornadys' titanium dies are very nice, I believe they contribute much to the slickness of the operation.
A few problems I encountered were:
When using the Lee FCD in the 5th station, the cartridge ejector hits the die on the up stroke, preventing the shellplate from engaging dies in other stations. Still working on a fix for this, removed completed rounds by hand today.
As earlier posted, the Lee FCD is about an eighth inch too short without a thinner lock ring. I'm working on this fix also.
Left pawl needed slight adjustment to index shell plate far enough for detents to engage. Easily done by following the instruction manual.
These were the only real problems, other than through my stupidity, crushing the case retaining spring. I called Hornady, and they are sending a new one at no charge. They are very helpful on the phone and very nice people to deal with.
All in all, this press is quite a step up from the Lee Turret press I've used for years, and I'm very happy with it so far. Am I sorry I did'nt get a Dillon? Not at all. I have used a friends' 650, and it is a nice press, but I think the L-N-L AP is at least equal to it.(except the auto case feeder is nice!)
Sorry for the long post.
lesthemess