Product Quality
60%
The product is noted for its robust construction and solid engineering, with many users praising its ability to deliver consistent results, especially when sizing rifle cases.
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HORNADY - LOCK-N-LOAD IRON PRESS LOADER MANUAL PRIME
LOCK-N-LOAD IRON PRESS LOADER MANUAL PRIME REVIEWS
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Reviews Summary
Customers appreciate the LOCK-N-LOAD IRON PRESS for its sturdy build and improved loading efficiency, especially for rifle cases. However, some users face challenges with consistency in bullet seating and the lock-and-load feature. Overall, it receives positive feedback for performance and customer service, with some minor setup issues noted.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Performance
40%
Reviewers report varied experiences with the performance of the press. While some find it efficient for large rifle calibers, others struggle with bullet seating consistency, stating they encounter significant variations in overall length.
Ease of Use
40%
The press features an open front design that is well-received, but some users express frustration with the lock-and-load mechanism, finding it cumbersome and time-consuming during setup.
Customer Service
60%
Positive remarks are common regarding Hornady's customer service, with quick response times and effective solutions to issues. Customers appreciate the helpful support, particularly when setup problems arise.
Shipping Experience
40%
Several users comment on improvements in shipping speed, noting quick delivery times that enhance their overall purchasing experience.
Big and heavy
It’s big and heavy, we will see how it performs in the future.
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Nice!
Very well made! Consistent presses, very well engineered!
Amazing!
I already own the Hornady AP progressive press, so Im very familiar with the lock and load bushing system that Hornady uses. I can load up a batch of 6.5 Creedmoor faster on this press, and more smoothly. The Iron press really shines when it comes to sizing rifle cases. The leverage you get from the Iron press helps my arm from getting too tired when sizing a lot of rifle cases. The open front of the press and the shell holder are very nice too. I wish I had bought this press in the beginning instead of wasting so much money trying other presses.
New Press
Got this to replace a green jr. press since I'm loading more large rifle calibers. Haven't ordered from Brownells for some time because I thought their shipping was slow. Price was so good that I ordered anyway. Ordered Monday evening and received Thursday before noon. Their shipping has improved. Now about the press, this thing is massive, a big chunk of iron. Love the completely open front, not sold on the shell holder platform device yet, may get used to it. Had a problem setting it up. Mounted press to bench, assembled per directions. First pull of handle and sheared off primer punch. Called Hornady customer service, was prepared to wait but after listening to menu, one ring and I was talking to a real person. I don't remember his name but he figured out what I needed and sent it out free of charge the same day. I am very happy with the outcome. By the way the reason the primer punch sheared off was because the ram is suppose to travel up about a 1/4" before it lifts the primer arm out of the way. The spent primer tray on my press was tight on the ram, and was lifting the primer arm as soon as the ram moved causing the bind. Some sanding on the plastic tray and it works fine.
Disappointing Press
Id hoped for a press that I could use to produce competition quality hand loads, and thats only happening with a LOT of wasted time. Im trying to seat the bullets to +- .001, just off the lands. Ive tried the Hornady match dies and the Redding Competition dies. The OAL varies by as much as +- .006. I though maybe it appeared off because I was measuring OAL and the tips might vary a little, so I checked them with the Redding Instant Indicator. The indicator dial confirmed the variation from round to round, and it measures off the ogive, so the condition of the tip would not affect the measurement. The lock and load feature is also irritating. I cant grasp it to get it locked in place while i thread the dies in or out. So for me, I waste more time fighting with the lock n load than it might save me. Ill fight with it for a few more reloading sessions and then Ill sell it if it doesnt magically get better.
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