Hornady LNL Problem

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I've been reloading with this press for over a year now and am having a slight problem with the primer slide pin coming out. Sometimes I can load a 1000 rounds before it comes out, sometimes less than 50 rounds. When I put it back in it seems really loose. Before I call Hornady I thought I'd ask here if anyone else had this problem and was able to fix it. Here's a pic just to clarify what pin I'm talking about.

 

[jonbearman]

Does it have a set screw holding it in or just a blank hole? Can you show a picture with the piece from the front?

 

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No set screw, just slides into a hole. I'll see if I can get a shot from the front tomorrow.

 

[71firebird400]

I've never had that issue with mine and have over 10,000 rounds loaded on it. I would call Hornady and I'd guess they'll send you a new slide.

 

[hdbiker1]

Happened to me once. What I did while waiting for a new one from Hornady was to tap it in with a small hammer. It stayed for several hundred rnds. The next time it came loose, I epoxied it in until the new one came. You might also try staking it in.

 

[Jeff A]

One call to Hornady and the problem will be solved at no charge.

 

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Called Hornady and they are shipping me a new one. Just figured that there might have been a fix for it. Thanks guys