Dillon Precision
Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press
$590
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Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press is cheaper at $590. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press |  Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $590 | — |
| Brand | Dillon Precision | Hornady |
| Released | — | — |
| Press type | progressive, manual indexing | progressive, auto-indexing |
| Number of stations | 4 | 5 |
| RAM diameter (in) | — | — |
| Rounds per hour | 400-600 | up to 500 |
| Priming system | on-press, automatic primer feed seated at station 1 | on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System |
| Frame material | aluminum alloy frame with steel toolhead and linkage | cast iron |
| Shellplate turret compatibility | quick-change steel shellplate, caliber-specific; over 160 cartridges supported via Dillon conversion kits | 5-station Lock-N-Load quick-change die bushing system, accepts standard 7/8-14 dies via LNL bushings; caliber changeover in under 5 minutes |
| Mounting footprint | bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern; compatible with optional Dillon Strong Mount | bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern |
Sources — Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press: dillonprecision.com (verified 2026-08-11). Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press: hornady.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press and Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Press type: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press progressive, manual indexing vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press progressive, auto-indexing
- Number of stations: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press 4 vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press 5
- Rounds per hour: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press 400-600 vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press up to 500
- Priming system: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press on-press, automatic primer feed seated at station 1 vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System
- Frame material: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press aluminum alloy frame with steel toolhead and linkage vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press cast iron
- Shellplate turret compatibility: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press quick-change steel shellplate, caliber-specific; over 160 cartridges supported via Dillon conversion kits vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press 5-station Lock-N-Load quick-change die bushing system, accepts standard 7/8-14 dies via LNL bushings; caliber changeover in under 5 minutes
- Mounting footprint: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern; compatible with optional Dillon Strong Mount vs Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern