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Here is a good link with the major brands and videos of their operation.
Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder
But he's from Bothel.....
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Regarding Hornady -vs- Dillon, here are some thoughts- I'll compare 5-station presses with auto-index:
Dillon XL-650:
Advantages:
- Case feed system has "rails" that brass is guided through - very reliable!
- Fit/finish is great
- Smooth operation for long-haul loading sessions
- Overall least number of stoppages while loading - very little tweaking needed
Disadvantages:
- General: setup times are longer
- Powder measure doesn't handle rifle powders as well
- Dies are close together, not all dies work (Ex: Hornady sizer is not long enough (threads) )
- Cost (a bit more expensive)
- Priming system is continuous (you'll overflow a bunch while setting up)
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP:
Advantages:
- Lock-N-Load bushing system is GREAT (freedom to easily dump powder measure, mix-n-match dies, etc)
- Powder measure is best-in-class
- Cost
- Priming system is on-demand and works very well
Disadvantages:
- Case feed system occasionally needs more tweaks
Just some thoughts for you... I would go with an auto-index progressive based on what you're wanting to load (I consider auto-index an important safety feature!)
Thanks and I already bookmarked your page to go back for reference.
Just some thoughts for you... I would go with an auto-index progressive based on what you're wanting to load (I consider auto-index an important safety feature!)
I have to agree with the safety feature.Especially when starting out.You have to load a shell and a bullet then index.I kinda look at the whole thing as safer actually
One thought on the set up times.How fast do you really need to change over? I know simpler is better,but do you guys really swap over for multiple calibers in a sitting?
Rhetorical,I know somes y'all are nuts.
Grunwald,Miles Teg,I don't care who started it your both in time out