Customer Reviews

Hornady 85003 Lock N Load Classic Reloading Press Kit

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I say it is great for a novice, because that is what I am, and I had no problems with this press at all. I did a lot of research before buying, and looked at a lot of brands. The Lock n' Load system of the Hornady is what made me purchase their press. Being able to set the dies in the collets and then know they are going to be perfect the next time is a huge time saver and a confidence builder. I am a hobby machinist as well, so I know a little about precise machinery and close tolerances, and I am impressed that Hornady can build such a precise press at such a low price. One other standout is the depriming function when resizing the brass, the deprimer works great, and very accurately drops the spent primers in the small bin provided. I have not had to chase any primers around on the floor. The rest of the kit is just great also, with decent quality components for the beginning reloader. If you are starting out in this hobby, this is a great way to do it, and you can grow for quite a while before needing something more complex. The huge variety of dies from Hornady is also a huge plus.

I have been using this kit for about 3 months now with no problems. This kit should get the beginner started reloading soon. There are a few things you might want to purchase along with this kit, such as a tumbler, case trimmer and bullet extractor, and of course the dies you will be using. Hornady reloading dies, bullets, etc are readily available at most reloading supply houses. Hornady has been very helpful with questions and answers when I come across them.

I purchased this item for my Husband as a Christmas Gift.
He was completely suprised. He loved it. He has so far this week made around 100 bullets.
I would recommend this item to anyone that like to reload there own and to any one that needs to get their husband who has everything, something.