New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

[johnmac]

I am seeing a lot of good reports about the new Hornady LNL AP. Many are saying that it is as good or better than the Dillon 650XL.

I'm thinking about getting one or the other. Good parts, bad parts best place to purchase.

Any help from users with experience is appreciated!

 

[Adam B]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

I have used both, had too many little issues with the Hornady, went to a Dillon 550 then a 650 and never looked back, Dillon's warranty is also the best in the industry

 

[mavrick10_2000]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

"Better" is subjective. I think what you're seeing is that some things on the LNL are a little easier/faster - caliber changes and a little less expensive etc. The Dillon's are a robust design and great presses. That said, I like my LNL AP.

 

[Jedi]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

LNL all the way

 

[johnmac]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

looks like 2 to 1 Hornady LNL so far. Anybody else?

 

[bohem]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1434941#Post1433653

I bought the LnL and I'm quite pleased with it.

 

[CGM]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

I took a long time deciding between the two and ended up with the Hornady LNL; no regrets. They are both good presses, each have their advantages and disadvantages. Some people do not like the ergonomics of the LNL, but it works for me better than the 650 (sort of like, I can't shoot a Glock worth a damn and do OK with a Sig).

 

[Rookie]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

You won't be disappointed with either. They are both great presses.

One of the biggest irritations I had with my LNL was the goofy ejector wire. That design has been done away with in favor of a much better ejector system that works beneath the shellplate. I couldn't be happier with it now. I've easily loaded 20,000 rounds on mine. Agreed, Dillon's warranty is better because they send your replacement parts overnight. Hornady sends them snail mail. However, both are free.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

If you plan to load more than 1 caliber on the press, I'd lean towards the LNL. If you are getting it for 1 caliber, I'd go 650. The 650 is an awesome press, but caliber conversions take more time. I also think the 650 is easier for running large batches of ammo at 1 time.

 

[tx911]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

I have a 650 and love it. dont know what poeple mean by caliber changes are difficult, if you have multiple tool heads and everything set up on each it only takes a few minutes to change over. I have only had one minor parts breakage on my dillon due to a stupid mistake, and customer service was great. I have not heard good things about hornady customer service, but have no first hand knowledge.

 

[Mag 300]

Re: New Hornady LNL AP Or Dillon 650

Dillon