Hornady lock N load progressive. Opinions?

[Zoomie]

Anyone use this progressive press. The prices seem to be much better than the comparable Dillon XL650. I only intend to use for my subgun in 9mm. Thanks, Z

[MuzzleFlash]

Probably OK then. I have an older AP and have had to update it with the new sub-plate so I could get the Case Feeder. I just updated the primer tubes so I could use the Frankford Arsenal Vibratory primer feeder.

Overall it is a good value, but you'll probably be frustrated with the case ejection arm/wire. I had to screw with it for hours to get it to work right. I now have one for large cases and one for skinny ones. The indexing on mine is a little jerky at times leading to spilled powder on compressed loads.

I don't have a Blue Press, but guys swear by them. They are pricey though and the direct marketing sucks cuz you can't shop aroundfor a good discount. Caliber changes are way more expensive than the Hornady LNL-AP.

Hands down, the thing that Hornady excells at is their twist lock die mounts. It makes changeout a snap. I even bought an adapter from them for the Rock Chucker so I could get the same utility on it.

All manufacturers I've dealt with will replace broken parts for free - not just Dillon. I've broken decapping pins on my Rock Chucker and RCBS replaced it for free and gave me spares, even though I was the dumb-ass that let a berdan round slip through.

Hornady did the same when I had a case retaining spring break.

YMMV - HTH