what are the +/-s of the hornady lock-n-load press ?think its the one im intersted in starting out with .thank yall for any help

i haven't used this one .. i use the LNL AP progressive .. press looks fine, though i would suggest the rcbs supreme, if you ever plan to load long than 3.65" oal rounds,,\\

i wish the lnl ap had been available and someone had told me "save a couple more months and buy this" .. you can load faster, and more, and shoot more

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Originally posted by mountainboy:
what are the +/-s of the hornady lock-n-load press ?think its the one im intersted in starting out with .thank yall for any help

i like mine have to get use to the priming stroke the - is if you do primer pocket work you will have to either spend alot of time depriming and removing the brass from the press or get a single press for the depriming that is what i use my old press for. i am talking about the lnl ap also sorry

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Originally posted by mountainboy:
what are the +/-s of the hornady lock-n-load press ?think its the one im intersted in starting out with .thank yall for any help

Great press!!

It's aluminum, and you have to use the LnL bushing system. 'Course, you can just leave a bushing in the press and screw the dies in and out. The aluminum part may not matter, but be aware that it's aluminum. If you're looking for light weight, it's a real plus. Many, like myself, prefer cast iron just on principle; also for its durability and rigidity. Keep the Hornady clean and lubed, don't overtax it, and you should be fine.