Hornady or Dillion
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Doublehelix3216
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You are going to get a million back and forth answers here with folks favorites, and both groups (Hornady and Dillon) are fiercely loyal.
Both are great, but for my money, I'd go Blue (Dillon).
Both are great, but for my money, I'd go Blue (Dillon).
Both are good and have their pluses and minuses. I learned how to reload on a Dillon 650. The powder check system, Dillon's reputation for quality and their customer service is why I went with the 650.
Since I purchased my 650, I've had various single stage presses over the years. I eventually got rid of the other single stages presses for Hornady Iron press. Had a chance to use their customer service and it was excellent.
Take your pick. You'll probably like whatever press you decide to buy.
Since I purchased my 650, I've had various single stage presses over the years. I eventually got rid of the other single stages presses for Hornady Iron press. Had a chance to use their customer service and it was excellent.
Take your pick. You'll probably like whatever press you decide to buy.
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I'll add to the conversation and Q & A because I'll be going progressive soon and have every intention on going blue .
When I bought my first press (single stage ) I asked what should I get . RCBS came up most then really a bunch of others with Hornady & Lee being the next most recommended . One of the things heard was that Hornady over time will discontinue things and stops supporting that discontinued product . It was a draw back I thought about but still bought the Hornady classic single stage . Mostly because of the quick change bushings and I'm glad I did .
How ever the thought of a company maybe stop supporting a product in 15years because they have something better out and for what ever reason no longer feel the need or unable to support the older product concerns me . I'm not even sure how accurate that is about Hornady . Heck maybe they did it once a long time ago and some never forget .
Either way it's pretty much why I'm not even considering getting the Hornady AP even though it's cheaper and likely will do everything I need it to do . There's a few other minor reasons but that's the deal breaker .
So is there any truth to that ? Is Hornady known to stop supporting there products they no longer sell ?
Maybe Dillon has done the same and I've not heard of it . My thinking is the 650 is what it is and will likely be sold and supported for the next 50 to 100 years . Do you think the Hornady AP is that good a design that it's gtg for the next 50+ years with no changes or rebuilding it which in turn will make the old model not worth selling anymore and soon after no longer supported ?
When I bought my first press (single stage ) I asked what should I get . RCBS came up most then really a bunch of others with Hornady & Lee being the next most recommended . One of the things heard was that Hornady over time will discontinue things and stops supporting that discontinued product . It was a draw back I thought about but still bought the Hornady classic single stage . Mostly because of the quick change bushings and I'm glad I did .
How ever the thought of a company maybe stop supporting a product in 15years because they have something better out and for what ever reason no longer feel the need or unable to support the older product concerns me . I'm not even sure how accurate that is about Hornady . Heck maybe they did it once a long time ago and some never forget .
Either way it's pretty much why I'm not even considering getting the Hornady AP even though it's cheaper and likely will do everything I need it to do . There's a few other minor reasons but that's the deal breaker .
So is there any truth to that ? Is Hornady known to stop supporting there products they no longer sell ?
Maybe Dillon has done the same and I've not heard of it . My thinking is the 650 is what it is and will likely be sold and supported for the next 50 to 100 years . Do you think the Hornady AP is that good a design that it's gtg for the next 50+ years with no changes or rebuilding it which in turn will make the old model not worth selling anymore and soon after no longer supported ?
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springer99
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I looked at both the AP LnL and Dillon 650 when I went with a progressive press from my Lee Classic Cast Turret about a year ago. I wasn't interested in the manually indexing 550. I believe that both presses work very well and each has it's pros and cons. Service and support from Hornady has been stellar, which Dillon also prides themselves on.
In the end I went with the LnL for only 3 reasons. One, it was much less expensive(especially with 500free bullets); Two, I really didn't need a case feeder option; and Three, I can get accessories and parts from a number of sources, unlike Dillon.
In the end I went with the LnL for only 3 reasons. One, it was much less expensive(especially with 500free bullets); Two, I really didn't need a case feeder option; and Three, I can get accessories and parts from a number of sources, unlike Dillon.
drain smith
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just go blue no one likes red.
I was not implying they didn't make one but it is not as good of a design as the Dillon.
The actual case feed, tube that holds the cases, device that feeds the cases from the tube into the shell plate comes from the factory all ready to go on the 650. Their optional "case feeder" is actually just a collator or case feed feeder. So set up is, drop it on the post, plug it in and flip the switch. This is why the Dillon press costs more but to add "case feed" costs less than the LNL.
The LNL press comes with nothing except to places to attach all the parts for case feed.
The optional case feed for it includes the collator and all the little bits and pieces to get them into the shell plate. How well they work depends a lot on how good you are at putting it together.
If you total up both machines with case feeders the price gap between the two is narrowed. The LNL's also don't hold their value the same as the Dillon presses if you ever go to sell them.
The actual case feed, tube that holds the cases, device that feeds the cases from the tube into the shell plate comes from the factory all ready to go on the 650. Their optional "case feeder" is actually just a collator or case feed feeder. So set up is, drop it on the post, plug it in and flip the switch. This is why the Dillon press costs more but to add "case feed" costs less than the LNL.
The LNL press comes with nothing except to places to attach all the parts for case feed.
The optional case feed for it includes the collator and all the little bits and pieces to get them into the shell plate. How well they work depends a lot on how good you are at putting it together.
If you total up both machines with case feeders the price gap between the two is narrowed. The LNL's also don't hold their value the same as the Dillon presses if you ever go to sell them.
I had the same dilemma 3 months ago and went blue. I dont regret it for one second and have had no issues. Loaded about 1000 rounds so far and only had one primer upside down, probably my fault. I didnt want to chance getting a Hornady and have problems, then kick myself for not getting the Dillon. Buy once, cry once.
It's settled then, but I wanted to comment that I have the LnL AP, bought without intending to use a case feeder, which I grabbed later. It works fine.
I would love a chance to try a Dillon 650.
If I was starting over, this is what I would be looking at, considering 7 stations the most modern machine.
RCBS Pro Chucker 7
I would add the 88915 case feeder, which can be adapted to other brands of collators.
I would love a chance to try a Dillon 650.
If I was starting over, this is what I would be looking at, considering 7 stations the most modern machine.
RCBS Pro Chucker 7
I would add the 88915 case feeder, which can be adapted to other brands of collators.
I've read a lot of negative reviews on the Rocker 7 station press, especially related to the priming system. When it comes to progressive presses, Dillon or Hornady seems to be the safe bets. But when it comes to single stage presses, they're all good no matter what color you buy. But the Foster's Coax may be the best of the singles.