Rhinorider
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Has anybody used the AP press. I am considering getting one and the optional case feeder to make AR and 40 sw food. Both of those guns are eating me out of home. LOL
Hornady Progressive AP press
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I have one, with the optional case feeder and honestly, I would look at a Dillon. If I had to do it again, I think that is the route I would go. It works, but at times can be VERY frustrating. Resale on a Dillon is much better than anything else on the market as well.
I do have the older model, before they change the loaded round ejector (the old style sucks) and have the upgrade, but have not changed out the parts yet. Not sure it will change my mind though.
I do have the older model, before they change the loaded round ejector (the old style sucks) and have the upgrade, but have not changed out the parts yet. Not sure it will change my mind though.
CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: RhinoriderHas anybody used the AP press. I am considering getting one and the optional case feeder to make AR and 40 sw food. Both of those guns are eating me out of home. LOL
I have two of the Hornady progressives, and 3 of the Dillons... (a DL-1000 and two RL-1050s).
IF... you are going to get a full progressive, then save your money and get the Dillon, cuz the Hornady is not even close to being a second place behind the Dillon's... both Hornady's are collecting dust in the corner.
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I have two of the Hornady progressives, and 3 of the Dillons... (a DL-1000 and two RL-1050s).
IF... you are going to get a full progressive, then save your money and get the Dillon, cuz the Hornady is not even close to being a second place behind the Dillon's... both Hornady's are collecting dust in the corner.
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Originally Posted By: CatShooterOriginally Posted By: RhinoriderHas anybody used the AP press. I am considering getting one and the optional case feeder to make AR and 40 sw food. Both of those guns are eating me out of home. LOL
I have two of the Hornady progressives, and 3 of the Dillons... (a DL-1000 and two RL-1050s).
IF... you are going to get a full progressive, then save your money and get the Dillon, cuz the Hornady is not even close to being a second place behind the Dillon's... both Hornady's are collecting dust in the corner.
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That may be, but for the price point I think it's worth considering for the beginner. In my opinion if you are between this and a Lee, hands down pick the Hornady. Yes, it will require some "attention to detail" but, IMO a much better design than anything branded LEE. I have had my LNL AP for about a week and have loaded over 800rds ea of 45 auto and 40s&w. The only thing that I had to do was adjust the pawls that advance the shell plate. Other than that, any problems were self-created. Yes, there are a couple trouble areas, namely #1 the primer shuttle, it's imperative to keep this channel free of debris, and also to deburr and dry-lube the [beeep] out of this mechanism. #2, the powder throw, must be thoroughly de-greased, dry-lubed, and seasoned with powdered graphite before expecting consistency. If you can handle this, and the learning curve associated with an auto progressive, you will have fun loading ammo. Plus, this press has only one plastic part that can break (under user error). Say that about a LEE......
I have two of the Hornady progressives, and 3 of the Dillons... (a DL-1000 and two RL-1050s).
IF... you are going to get a full progressive, then save your money and get the Dillon, cuz the Hornady is not even close to being a second place behind the Dillon's... both Hornady's are collecting dust in the corner.
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That may be, but for the price point I think it's worth considering for the beginner. In my opinion if you are between this and a Lee, hands down pick the Hornady. Yes, it will require some "attention to detail" but, IMO a much better design than anything branded LEE. I have had my LNL AP for about a week and have loaded over 800rds ea of 45 auto and 40s&w. The only thing that I had to do was adjust the pawls that advance the shell plate. Other than that, any problems were self-created. Yes, there are a couple trouble areas, namely #1 the primer shuttle, it's imperative to keep this channel free of debris, and also to deburr and dry-lube the [beeep] out of this mechanism. #2, the powder throw, must be thoroughly de-greased, dry-lubed, and seasoned with powdered graphite before expecting consistency. If you can handle this, and the learning curve associated with an auto progressive, you will have fun loading ammo. Plus, this press has only one plastic part that can break (under user error). Say that about a LEE......
kymailman98
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I've got a Hornady Progressive AP I'll sell. I am selling it for an estate. I thought about buying it, but just reload mainly for hunting, and don't need it.
Kingzero
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I would go for the Hornady. I work a short distance from Dillon and stopped by to talk to them and check out the 550. The lady in the show room wasn't too helpful and I wasn't overly impressed with the 550. Having to buy a 40-60 dollar tool head for each caliber, only 4 stations, and it didn't auto index.
The Hornady felt solid, has 5 stations, auto indexes and the LNL bushings are awesome. I only load 223's and 9mm's right now, and can really crank out the 9mm's. I haven't had any problems with it so far. The powder drop is very consistent, and changes from the rifle cylinder to the pistol cylinder are a breeze.
The Hornady felt solid, has 5 stations, auto indexes and the LNL bushings are awesome. I only load 223's and 9mm's right now, and can really crank out the 9mm's. I haven't had any problems with it so far. The powder drop is very consistent, and changes from the rifle cylinder to the pistol cylinder are a breeze.