Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Press

[advocatusdiaboli]

Midsouth Shooters Supply is having a sale so I am wondering if I might pick up a progressive instead of a single-stage. Anyone have experience with these and are they as good as RCB or Lee?

[d0wnShifT]

Yes the press is good. You won't be dissapointed.

As for single stage vs. progressive most on here will recommend starting with the single stage. I went with the progressive to start and am doing fine with it. The learning curve is steeper with multiple processes happening at the same time.

[advocatusdiaboli]

Yes the press is good. You won't be dissapointed.

As for single stage vs. progressive most on here will recommend starting with the single stage. I went with the progressive to start and am doing fine with it. The learning curve is steeper with multiple processes happening at the same time.

[Noonanda]

Love my L&L progressive press. But I also started on a single stage. Downshift hit the big thing which is there is a steep learning curve as the press is doing multiple function at the same time. If the case is not sized correctly by the sizing die when you go to seat a bullet while you are watching the powder drop things can get messed up quick

[John Browning]

I used a single stage Rock Chucker for almost 20 years before I bought a progressive. I think you'll find reloading to be a much more enjoyable and safe hobby if you invest in a single stage first. I could not imagine not having both a single stage and a progressive. I also have the LNL AP and think it is an awesome press.

[balmo]

I just checked it out, that's I good price for the LnL I would get it. Just put one brass at a time and see how it works thorugh the stations at first.

I started with Lee Classic Turret. It works fine, but when I get to about the 200th round, I'm wishing I had a progressive.

[Germz]

Midsouth Shooters Supply is having a sale so I am wondering if I might pick up a progressive instead of a single-stage. Anyone have experience with these and are they as good as RCB or Lee?

some will argue but the general consensus for progressive is:

1. Dillon
2. Hornady
3. RCBS
4. Lee

The hornady is worth the money. I specifically chose Hornady over dillon due to caliber conversion. I think its easier, especially since your dies set for progressive with hornady carry over to being already setup on a hornady single stage.

Dillon is just as efficient, just paying more for the name.

Both companies have "no BS" warranties.

[Fenr1r]

I just upgraded to a progressive and thought about selling my Rock Chucker but realized how much easier it is to make test loads on than the progressive, so it is definitely going to continue staying on my bench.

[klewan]

Get the LNL and a Lee Turret press and all the rest of the junk at one time. The shipping is a major profit center, so you get raped if you buy from a bunch of different vendors.

[shooterbill]

The Hornady is a great press. I've loaded over 15,000 rounds in the last couple of years with no problems. Look up the $28 bullet feeder. Works good.

[MR_X]

With the LnL you also get a rebate for 500 free bullets of most popular calibers then a 100 for each set of dies you get. I just got my LnL and can't wait to set it up.

[spqa]

I purchased this press several years ago. By far an exceptional quality product as is their customer service. Proper maintenance and it will last for ever, Check out these youtube vids.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLozPRQcgS73LAg7L8bz73Q/videos

hope this helps

[Bastard]

the Hornady LNL press is absolutely worth it - but so is a good single stage, I do almost all my case prep on a single stage & all my rifle loading on the single stage.

where the progressive really shines, IMHO, is with handgun rounds.

[Speedpower]

How's the warranty of the LNL?

[Spdjunkie]

fwiw: Post below is from a older thread, between the two most compared progressive presses: Dillon XL650 & Hornady LNL AP

imho:

You can't go wrong with either, its a coin flip. Blue & Red Kool Aid both are refreshing once setup is correct. Both have their pros/cons in regards to setup, but once setup both produce fine accurate reloads.

I currently reload on a LNL, have so for several years & pumped out many of thousands upon thousands of reloads. When I first got it, yes I did have to set it up & adjust things - Like any new machine/press.

My OAL is VERY Consistent within the .00[1-3]" range depending on Bullet Manuf./Profile. Less variances with Hornady JHP line of bullets I find less variances in OAL than others I have reloaded for pistol.

Many times I see posts of people comparing this press vs that press, it comes down to "overall" setup: Choice of Brand X vs Y dies, & how each person set them up at each station. Hard to compare apples to apples when one press variances in components to the other. I also read/hear A LOT of people recommending this/that on setup of dies . . . IMHO: Set up your machine/dies from "Each Manufactures Manual/Instructions". If you have any issues, check the Manuf. website & many times they will have Youtube Video content to assist in setup. Then if all else fails: Contact the Manuf. CS Tech Support before "experimenting" with what this/that person told you. Both Dillon & Hornady Tech CS is TOP NOTCH!
In my experience Hornady CS has been Over the Top A++++

Basically, Once you go one team & are Knee Deep in extra parts/accessories, etc. its hard to change or recommend another. You learned on that machine & once setup, I know how to run it so what else would you recommend? Kind of like the F___ vs C___ debates . . . . Doesn't matter to me as long as the end product meets my expectations

btw: I'll probably end up with a Blue Press sooner or latter, 1050 . . . BUT my Red Machine LNL will stay put. I personally hate swapping calibers/primer setups

To Add:
- I use Dies & Accessories from pretty much all manuf. & set them up to my liking: Lee, Hornady, RCBS, Redding, Forster, Lyman, Dillon

Depending on the station, application, each have their pros/cons . . . Again, just comes down to setup on anything to produce Excellent Ammo.