I guess I'm the odd one...
I've used both the 550 and the Hornady LNL before purchacing. I bought the Hornady and haven't looked back since. In fact it made a convert who may have his 550 for sale soon.
The plus's for me is the spring cartrige retainer. No tiny pins to loose or fumble with.
The Lock and load system means a simple twist of the powder measure, dump and refill in less than 30 seconds.
Priming system is a simple spring for the carrier and a 7/16 wrench for the punch. Again less than a minute to change.
I am not saying anything bad about the Dillon. It is a fine press. I just prefer the Hornady.
Todd
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DiamondD,
2012-03-22, 14:31
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- never used a Hornady press, but judging from the crappy dies -
Rob Leahy,
2012-03-22, 14:37
- never used a Hornady press, but judging from the crappy dies -
DiamondD,
2012-03-22, 15:05
- DILLON! The only progressive I know with consistently good -
Hobie,
2012-03-22, 15:33
- I sent my used 550B Dillion -
Bud,
2012-03-23, 08:01
- I sent my used 550B Dillion -
uncowboy,
2012-03-23, 13:24
- Dillon.... - Byron, 2012-03-25, 10:12
- I sent my used 550B Dillion -
uncowboy,
2012-03-23, 13:24
- I sent my used 550B Dillion -
Bud,
2012-03-23, 08:01
- DILLON! The only progressive I know with consistently good -
Hobie,
2012-03-22, 15:33
- never used a Hornady press, but judging from the crappy dies -
DiamondD,
2012-03-22, 15:05
- I guess I'm the odd one... -
Corderhorse,
2012-03-23, 20:04
- I guess I'm the odd one... - Dennis Eugene, 2012-03-24, 10:05
- never used a Hornady press, but judging from the crappy dies -
Rob Leahy,
2012-03-22, 14:37