Hornaday Lock-n-Load AP Press

[spook2]

Howdy Troops,
Any intel on this Hornaday press?? Thx, Spook

[Slowhand Bob]

Great machine, my old one has loaded many bp rounds through the years and a small few smokeless one to boot.  Recently purchased two new ones and will soon sell the old model but it has been a soldier and seems almost indestructible.  The newer ones offer so many new options that I just couldn't resist and if they prove to be as dependable as the old one I will always remain loyal to Hornady.  The newer ones use a system called EZ-Ject and this will require that I send all of my old cartridge plates in to be re-machined at a cost of $20 each and a waiting period of four to six weeks!  I have not loaded for any of the '76 Winchester calibers but do not see why that would be a problem for them.  As to whether the dies are available for these calibers, I do not know?

[Skyrider]

Spook-2, I purchased one of the Hornady Lock & Load Presses last Christmas give or take a couple weeks there abouts, it is well worth the money and very very easy to change dies etc compared to a Dillion press. I can change things around in less than 5 minutes with my arthritic hands and most folks can do so in less then 3 minutes I imagine. Also the dies and plates are much cheaper than a Dillion Press like the 650 for instance.

I ordered the auto cass feeder, which is a big plus for loading lots of rounds. However, I later installed a KISS auto bullet feeder on my outfit and that jump the production up somewhat by 200 rounds per hour or more. I don't try and MAX OUT with production but certainly can reload 700 rounds per hour with no strain on my body or mind. I have had a friend of mine load up 940 rounds per hour for 1-hour in pistol cartridges.