OK, First off, Im not, nor am interested in starting a big posting battle between hard line Dillon users and Hornady users. I have had an older Dillon 650 and am looking at buying another progressive reloading press. What I am looking for is anyone that has used both presses and have switched from Hornady to Dillon or the other way around and why? I love my Dillon but right now I can get a Hornady Ammo Plant with the auto case feeder, the auto bullet feeder and everything I need to start loading 45 ACP for right around $1,100.00. To set up and switch to 38 spc. add in another $100.00. (I have the dies except for the powder cop and bullet dies).
To get the same set up from Dillon with the case loader, bullet loader, dies, shell plates ect, I am looking at over $2,100.00 While I love my older Dillon, I love my megar life savings too! So before I spend an extra $1,000.00 or so for a machine that will do what the Hornady will do for half the price, please let me know what your experience has been and why you switched. Thanks in advance. Will Lynchem.