Hornady 366 AP Loader - Manual (Page 18)

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swinging wad guide (#101). You may have to cut the wad in half if it cannot be pushed through
into the case.
1. Check your operation of the tool, making sure you allow enough time for the wad to
correctly align with the ram. The wad guide (#106) should be set to swing out just far
enough for easy insertion of the wad; swinging too far will delay the bracket.
2. Make sure the wad guide bracket (#101) clears the shell by about 1/8” so the spring fingers
(#77) enter the case mouth before the wad starts through.
3. Check shell length; variations may cause the case mouth to catch on the bottom of the wad
guide (#106); preventing it from aligning correctly.
4. Check the E clip (#104), which is about 3” from the bottom of the wad guide rod (#105), to
see if it has slipped or broken off the wad guide rod (#105); it could allow the wad to move
through the spring fingers (#77) before they enter the case mouth.
5. Check the spring fingers (#77) to see if they are broken or weak.
6. Check the shells to see that the case mouth is opened up enough to allow the wad to be
seated. Case mouths which are too tight must be flared open, either by hand or with an
expander in the size die (#14) or de-prime station (#1A).
Crimp is concave or opens after being ejected from die. Crimp not satisfactory in
appearance. Detach the rotating pawl, shut off the powder and shot.
1. If the crimp is concave (sinks):
a. Reduce the wad seating depth to see that the shot comes to about 5/8” from the case
mouth in the crimp starter station.
b. Check to see if powder slide is turned on.
c. See if you have correct powder bushing.
d. Make sure the wad length is correct for the case you are loading.
e. Check to see if the shot bushing is correct. Adjust the crimp plunger (#58).
2. If the crimp is bulging open:
a. Check to see if you have seated the wad deep enough.
b. Inspect powder bushing to insure correct powder charge used.
c. Check shot bushing for shot size used.
d. Make sure you have the correct wad length for load being used