Dies for hornady LNL AP

[seawash]

Hey everyone I'm getting set up to load and need recommendations for dies to go with Hornady LNL AP.

It's too late to get into the dillon vs hornady debate: I saw this "Graf & Sons - HRN PRESS LOCK-N-LOAD AP WITH CASE PREP ASSISTANT" in the previous thread and my wife purchased it for xmas. it's a done deal for me.

I've been relading 12 guage for a couple of years (1000 rounds every 3-4 months) on a progressive MEC but have never reloaded brass. I know enough to be methodical and pay attention, but will have much to learn.

In terms of volume and starting out, I would be reloading .45 and 9mm for handgun and .223 for rifle. Other calibers would be 30-06, .270 and 7mm.

Are there any real differences between dies from different mfgs that would make one better than the other or, is it mostly a preference?

Any issues with buying used vs new?

Recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks

Seawash

[dlm37015]

i use lee dies in mine

[Guest TresOsos]

I recommend Dillion Carbide pistol dies and use the Dillion Carbide in .223 and .308 they have some really great features.

In other calibers that they don't offer dies in I use Redding or RCBS.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

I use many brands. Hornady, Lee, Lyman,

all good. And why argue over a press? You

have a great one. Just like mine:D

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[dlm37015]

most dies are about the same if you buy a new ammo load press about 40,000 dollars or a new camdex about 25,000 dollars they come with lee dies

[seawash]

Thanks guys.

It seems like most people have multiple brands. I'll start with the Lee 4 die set in 45 and 9 and go from there.

Seawash

[Berettatn]

I've been buying the Hornady three die sets in order to get the free bullets. That deal ends Dec. 31st though.

[Guest nicemac]

I've been buying the Hornady three die sets in order to get the free bullets. That deal ends Dec. 31st though.

This. All of my dies are Hornady. I pay $30-ish for the dies, then get $25-$30 worth of Hornady .308 bullets for the price of shipping ($6 or $7). The dies come out costing me $10-$12 in the end. They have had this deal for several years and they renew it every time it expires.

Your new press will get you 500 bullets (of your choice) if I remember correctly.

BTW, I have dealt with few companies that have customer service that matches Hornady. They are about as good as it gets in that dept.

[seawash]

I've already filled out the paper work for my free 500 bullets; just wish I could mix and match.

BTW- Great shipping from Graf&sons. Order placed 10 pm on 12/15, received complete order on 12/19.

Seawash