Question about Hornady LNL AP press

[dead meat]

I run a Dillon 650,and like it. Works smooth and does what it's supposed to. Only loaded 223 so far on it though. The Hornady I have looked at closely, looks good. Got the Dillon on sale for a very good price, that was the difference for me. Both are good machines, get a case feeder though, that is my next purchase. Oh ya I have a Lee loadmaster for 9mm, it is alright but wouldn't buy another one.

 

[Scotty454]

I own the lnl and have sat behind the 650, I load over 20000 rounds a year plus process several thousand.223 cases on it and have never had an issue with ammo quality or the machine. As with most mechanical devises it comes down to nuts and bolts with the most important one being the "nut" pulling the handle. I've seem lots ammo from blue machines racked out of guns in frustration, IMHO the lnl is a little more forgiving because it uses a cam-over linkage and once it's set my 4year old can make consistent ammo. But the Dillion is nice with all its torqued up bimbo rotors and high speed thing-a-doohys.

Lol no bias here whatsoever. WTF are you talking about??

 

[Chrossphyre]

Let's equate these presses to cars to help you understand where each fits int he reloading pantheon:

Lee stuff is like an entry level Kia or Ford: It'll do what you need it to, but won't do everything. Modding is not only cheap but in some cases necessary. Gets you from A to B and that's it.

Hornady LNLAP is more like an F150: Tough, durable, sold widely and can come with a host of options to make the ride more comfortable and do more jobs. Gets you where you're going every time, but is not going to turn heads.

Dillon is like a BMW or Lexus: Smooth, luxurious, and generally overpriced. Has piles of quality options to please every driver but each one is expensive and not much is transferable to, say, your Ford. This will turn heads and likely be the last car you buy but you will absolutely pay for everything.

Then there's the McClarens and Lamborghinis of the world (Redding, Forster). Takes you from A to B, cleans your suit, buys your wife flowers and your daughter birthday presents, all while nestling your butt in clouds picked from the sky by vestal virgins. Income of a Saudi Prince required.

Me? I have a venerable Rockchucker for rifle and do all my pistol on a Hornady LNLAP. Just can't beat the value for the money.