Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

[elfster1234]

For those with the hornady LNL AP press...... any reason why not to use 1/2" bolts rather than 5/16" that is recommended by hornady?? don't get why you should use 5/16" when the mounting holes are 1/2" in the press??? Also, directions say to mount holes 2-1/4" back from the face of the bench?? 2-1/4" to the center or edge of the bolt hole?? possible to mount further back from the face?? like 2-3/4" to 3" back? why so little set back?? due to added accessories and ammo box catch?


Just want to make sure before I start drilling holes in my new countertop.

 

[elfster1234]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

I think i just figured out the reason behind the 2-1/4" inches on page 5 of this PDF file

http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/manuals-current/metalic-reloading/LNL_AP_case_feeder.pdf

Think it has something to do with the new #42 case feeder bracket hole / #43 cam wire clearing the front of the bench.

Still think I might use 1/2" bolts tho. I can just see 5/16" bolts in a 1/2" hole being somewhat sloppy.

 

[SJshooter]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

I used 1/2 inch bolts and shoved that sucker back as far as it would go. It's rock solid now.

 

[lethal93ta]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

I used 1/2 inch bolts on mine, I mounted mine back right to where theres a lip on the bottom mounting plate you cant mount it back all the way to the primer tube on the bottom if you try the press will be leaning back due to that lip. I dont have a case feeder for on mine so I cant help with that part.

 

[REL1203]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

I used 1/2 on mine, and I run the Case Feeder, no issues and the MoFo aint moving, trust me.

 

[elfster1234]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

used 1/2" bolts..... so glad i did... it's rock solid... what in the world is hornady thinking using 5/16"?? she is good to go.

 

[aloreman]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

Drill 1/2 holes in ur bench and put the bolts in with a mallet.

 

[nauta]

Re: Hornady LNL AP bolt mounting question

For advice on the bolt size and other issues check out this thread:
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=15225.0