I just ordered a ptx for the lnl and the powder quick change part. Anyone use this set up? How do u like it? I wanted to free up a spot in the press for the powder cop die and seperate crimp die. Is it difficult to set up? Do I need to buy the quick change part for each caliber or just the ptx insert?

Hornady has a different PTX for each caliber.  Users on other boards claim difficulty in adjusting.  This reference may help.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=308430

 

This site also has aftermarket items that maybe of interest. http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/hornady-lock-n-load-ap-ergo-roller-lever

 

I use an aftermarket expander I ordered from http://www.powderfunnels.com/.

 

Again, a little difficult to setup, but once done works better than Hornady as it for all calibers. Not sure what you mean by quick change part.

The new generation ptx die works fine. The old one has problems.

 

I have a separate quick change for all calibers I shoot. Makes it easy to switch calibers and have the ptx set where I want it.

 

 

Again, a little difficult to setup, but once done works better than Hornady, I feel. Not sure what you mean by quick change part.

First, thanks for all the references.

 

The part I'm referring to is the quick change part that the powder measure sits on and the expander die goes in. I wasn't sure what they referred to as quick change. As in replace the whole assembly per caliber. Or if it allowed you to quickly change the ptx die that sits inside. Looks like its meant to change out the whole assembly per caliber.

The new generation ptx die works fine. The old one has problems.

I have a separate quick change for all calibers I shoot. Makes it easy to switch calibers and have the ptx set where I want it.

+1 this is what I'd do. I have 4 quick changes with each ptx in one and just swap the powder measure onto the correct caliber lower.

 

Costs a little more, but less time re-setting up and less messing around getting the proper adjustment.

OK......