Author Topic: How many of you (if any) are using Hornady LnL AP for loadin (Read 532 times)

Phil Bee · « **on:** April 13, 2004, 03:29:29 PM »

your .45 acp and other handgun ammo. How hard are they to change over from one cal to another? How much does it cost to change from one cal to another? What are it's good points and bad points? And last, would you buy another one over a Dillon?? Thanks for your time, Phil...

williamlayton · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2004, 01:27:04 AM »

I will put up a thought for you to chew on.
The Hornady lnl system is what I am going to go too.
I am going to do it strictly single stage.
The lnl load bushings suits my mind frame--one stage at a time, quick and easy change of each stage/caliber without the concerns of resetting the die setup.
Dillon has a great following, almost cult like, and thats not a bad thing, but it moves too fast fer me. I can do all I want to do, just as fast as I am comfortable with, on the lnl, and if I wanted a progressive their system is available.
Just guess it boils down to your mind set--do you want to enjoy the process or do you want to get thru the process as fast as ya can. The amount ya want to reload will also come into the mix-I don't shoot machineguns though.
Blessings

dclark · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2004, 08:47:44 AM »

I have three Dillons, a couple of RCBS's and a shotgun press. Dillon has a following for a reason - they work and are supported by a guarantee that cannot be beat. RCBS has a similar warranty and support, but I am not fond of their progressive presses compared to the Dillons. The Dillons work at different rates, depending upon need and experience of the operator. It depends upon your needs. My 1050 loads .45 ACP only for my competative shooting. My SDB loads other pistol cartridges. My 550 is for everything else and is the most versatile of the three. I have played with a 650, but did not buy one as the 550 met my needs better. I load for more than a dozen rifle cartridges and that is where the 550 shines.

dclark

Phil Bee · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2004, 11:06:25 AM »

do you get the sizing lube off your loaded rounds when loading rifle ammo on your Dillon 550? What type of lube do you use? Thanks, Phil...

dclark · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2004, 11:06:29 AM »

First, I use Hornady lube, that is simply Lanolin, so I substituted (for a fraction of the cost) Mink Oil boot oil, which is exactly the same thing. It can be wiped off, so I use a rag to wipe it off. Lots of work for 1,000 rounds of .223, but necessary.

dclark

Iowegan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2004, 05:03:22 AM »

I've had my Dillon 550 for 12 years. If it got stolen, I'd buy another one just like it. If it wears or breaks, Dillon will fix it free. I've loaded with friends on all sorts of other presses and even though they worked well, they still didn't have the versatility of a 550.

Williamlayton, The Dillon 550 can be used like a single stage press. Or, you can run one round through at a time (4 pulls per round) or you can go full turret mode and produce a round with each pull. Each stage is accessible so if all you want to do is drop powder, then you place your case in stage 2. Same goes for sizing / depriming, bullet seating and crimping. Changing calibers is very quick, easy and everything stays in adjustment. The only adjustment I have to make when I change callibers is the powder drop. I can't imagine a more versatile set up.

williamlayton · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2004, 11:35:24 PM »

Iowegan
Lordy, if we all fell in love with tha same woman it would be a hell of a fight--an, well, er I wouldn't be tha last one standing.
Your thoughts are good ones and I agree with ya. I just, in my way of thinking, like to keep the machine and process a simple as I can. A fellers got to know his own limitations.
Blessings