The case activated powder drop does not come with the expander option. It can be added. I use the 3 die sets. I've got a powder cop and I've also got separate seater/crimp for some calibers/bullets. Like someone else said, don't over think this. Get a 3 die set for one caliber, and go from there, .... slowly, ...
Good luck! Is it fair to assume you've chosen the LNL from your comments???
For use in conjunction with the Hornady Case Activated Powder Drop, the Quick Change Powder Die and Powder Through Expanders make reloading pistol cartridges on your Lock-N-Load faster and easier. The Quick Change die comes with a lower bracket with guide bushing and lock ring. Expanders are available (sold separately) in .355, .357, .400, .430, .451, .452, .475 and .500 diameter for both lead cast bullets and copper plated bullets. The Expanders allow you to charge the case while expanding the case mouth (Hornady suggest you fill that station with the powder cop die so you can ensure that each case is properly charged with powder. The Powder Cop die is sold separately).
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Originally Posted by B's640
This makes the most sense of what I've been trying to resolve. Does the Hornady LNL AP come with this powder through/expander die standard? When I read the manf descriptions of this press, there is no mention of the expander application. When I look at the expander dies for the Hornady, non indicate they are for use coupled to the powder measure.
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