Should I get the Hornady LnL AP?

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This past year I finally got my restricted and got the handgun bug. Ive been reloading for rifles for about 13 years but have no experience with these progressive presses and hear good things about the Hornady LnL AP. Should I go and buy this unit or is there something else that's a better bang for your buck. Who has them in stock?

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Its pretty much either the LNL AP or the Dillon 650 (at around the same price).

I've been using the LNL for a few years now and have no regrets.
 
I'm still using my RCBS Rockchucker press I bought in 1973 for rifle and hand guns, the thought of using a progressive press and loading rounds faster with less inspections is frighting for an old fart.

The longer it takes to reload makes you take more careful aim before you pull the trigger. ;)

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Nowadays you can also get special dies with audible alarms which sound when a case is over/undercharged....if you feel so inclined.

I just make a habit of eyeballing each case before placing the bullet.
 
I have one and use it and am quite happy with it. No issues and I really like the collars for swapping dies out because I can have a seating/crimp die for several different bullets in the same calibre and just swap that die, not a whole tool head which I would need to be full of dies.

I use an RCBS lockout die, alarms and visual are good, locking up my press so I cant keep going is better IMO

I would kill myself if I had to load all my handgun ammo on a single stage
 
Probably the best thing I can say about Hornady is the warrenty. When you receive your press, fill out the card and send it in! Even without the card and just the serial number they have sent new zip spindles for their die sets. Nothing affirms a good purchase like good product support.
 
I didn't get the ammo plant; no bullet feeder- I prefer to set the bullet myself.
But I like it, very smooth.
I don't think you could go wrong with one, or a Dillon. Both are really quality pieces.
Personally I went with a LNL and love it.
 
bigedp51 said:
I'm still using my RCBS Rockchucker press I bought in 1973 for rifle and hand guns, the thought of using a progressive press and loading rounds faster with less inspections is frighting for an old fart.

The longer it takes to reload makes you take more careful aim before you pull the trigger. ;)

The following message was brought to you by the Senior Citizen Alliance and not making younger people make you move faster. :p
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I have had a LnL for a few years and am very happy with it. They have very good customer service as well if you have questions or need a part.
 
How many calibers are you looking to do. I'm using a square deal now with 3 caliber conversions and quick change kits. It works very well .. Also have 2 pro1000 setups which work well ... Untill they don't
 
The only problem I'm having with my L-N-L is the primer seating. It doesn't seat deep enough. I've tried remedying with a dime hot glued under the primer plunger but still have the problem. I have to follow up with a Lee hand primer. Aside from that it does a great job.
 
I use a dillon square deal b for my hand gun rounds - love it - I use a hornady progressive for my .223 - love it and I use a hornady single stage for my .308 - get a progressive and you will kick yourself for not getting it sooner.
 
I actually use the pro 1000 for rifle. I deprime on my single stage, hand prime, trim/debur then into the pro1000 for charge,seat,factory crimp..

The square deal will do a lot of 40 in a hurry for about 360 bucks dies included
 
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