dillon xl650 or hornady LNL AP

**DavidTM** · December 16th, 2014, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Yoder

Sometimes it happens when you aren't in a hurry.

Yoder, I can attest that shit in life happens when you expect it too.....and when you least expect it too, and when you never even thought any of it was possible.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Peace!

Dave

**bogey1** · December 16th, 2014, 09:43 AM

Just remember the safety glasses.

**YBNORMAL** · December 16th, 2014, 10:20 AM

Good thread, this is the same choice I have been trying to make.

YB

**titanse05** · December 16th, 2014, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by busa dave

After carefully consideration of all the great info you guys gave me I decided to price everything out. I already have 2 hornady powder measures and lnl bushings for all my dies. The pricing to get the quick change set up for the dillon would cost me an extra $375 for the calibers I load.

So yesterday I bought a lock n load. Spent $388 shipped to my house. The only other things I need to buy are shell plates. So at $30 each I will be set up to load all 3 calibers for $478. I figured for that much price difference I will give it a shot. If it sucks and pissed me off, it will be in the classifieds and I will be going blue!!!

Sounds good. Once you are setup, if you encounter any issues don't be afraid to post about it here. I've made some adjustments to mine over the years but nothing major. I helped my best friend set his LNL up as well so I have experience in setting up two of them so far.

Like I said previously, the only issue I had was a rough primer slide which was replaced by Hornady for free. The only issue with my friend's press was a faulty powder measure which Hornady replaced for free.

**DavidTM** · December 16th, 2014, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by bogey1

Just remember the safety glasses.

Excellent reminder!! You can get new titanium fingers....but eyes haven't been made yet.

(Just a sarcastic dig on the titanium finger thing....you really don't want to have any of that crap either. Stay safe!! When your done reloading.....Stay thirsty!!)

**busa dave** · December 20th, 2014, 10:22 AM

The lock n load press arrived thursday night. it took a few little adjustments in the pawls and priming feed system to get everything perfect. its running great so far. i wish i would have upgraded from the single stage years ago.

**DavidTM** · December 20th, 2014, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by busa dave

The lock n load press arrived thursday night. it took a few little adjustments in the pawls and priming feed system to get everything perfect. its running great so far. i wish i would have upgraded from the single stage years ago.

Good to hear. What caliber(s) are you loading for now?