So I’m looking at getting a progressive press and with all the different brands out there the main two I’m looking at are the Hornady lock n load press and the Dillon 750 progressive press. (Red vs Blue). Now I’ve heard and read a lot of things about both and by the sounds of it the main downside is there both expensive though the Dillon seems to be a little cheaper. But overall they are both good presses. so I was wondering if there is anybody who has one or the other or both would be even better who could give me their personal opinion on them and help me make my decision.
Dillon vs Hornady press
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Dillon is cheaper because they're better known and sell more presses. Parts and kits are easier to find, often well stocked local gun shops will have everything you need. Other than that, online dealers will usually have it, even the less popular stuff.
As far as quality is concerned, it depends on the user's skills and how much you load.
I'm not a fan of Hornady reloading dies, but that doesn't mean they aren't excellent quality.
Both presses are excellent. You won't go wrong with either of them.
IMHO, the Dillon would be my choice, mostly because it's the present Roll Royce of progressive loading equipment.
As far as quality is concerned, it depends on the user's skills and how much you load.
I'm not a fan of Hornady reloading dies, but that doesn't mean they aren't excellent quality.
Both presses are excellent. You won't go wrong with either of them.
IMHO, the Dillon would be my choice, mostly because it's the present Roll Royce of progressive loading equipment.
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Dillon has been considered the top choice for reloading presses for many years . Of the two choices , go with Dillon .
I owned and used a LnL AP when they were fairly new and ran it beside my Dillon XL650 for a time to see which I'd prefer overall.
There were attributes that I liked on the Hornady:
The priming system was better/easier than the 650, and the lock n' load quick change bushing system was so good, I use it on my Rockchucker to this day.
Overall I preferred my 650 and the improvements Dillon has made in the 750 made it even better.
There were attributes that I liked on the Hornady:
The priming system was better/easier than the 650, and the lock n' load quick change bushing system was so good, I use it on my Rockchucker to this day.
Overall I preferred my 650 and the improvements Dillon has made in the 750 made it even better.
I use a 650 with a case feeder for my hi volume loading of a single caliber and a 550 with a punch of tool heads for about 10 other calibers.
When a part breaks or wear out, a phone call to Dillon usually gets the part mailed right away - free. Love it.
When a part breaks or wear out, a phone call to Dillon usually gets the part mailed right away - free. Love it.
