Hornady
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press
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Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press is cheaper at $281.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press | Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $281.99 |
| Brand | Hornady | Frankford Arsenal |
| Released | — | — |
| Press type | progressive, auto-indexing | single stage, co-axial |
| Number of stations | 5 | 1 |
| RAM diameter (in) | — | — |
| Rounds per hour | up to 500 | — |
| Priming system | on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System | off-press, not integrated (separate priming tool required) |
| Frame material | cast iron | cast iron with dual guide rods |
| Shellplate turret compatibility | 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 | universal dial-adjustable shell holder (no separate shell holders needed); 3 included interchangeable die blocks; free-floating co-axial die/shellholder alignment |
| Mounting footprint | bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern | bench-mount |
Sources — Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press: hornady.com (verified 2026-08-11). Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press: frankfordarsenal.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press and Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Press type: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press progressive, auto-indexing vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press single stage, co-axial
- Number of stations: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press 5 vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press 1
- Priming system: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press off-press, not integrated (separate priming tool required)
- Frame material: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press cast iron vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press cast iron with dual guide rods
- Shellplate turret compatibility: 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 vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press universal dial-adjustable shell holder (no separate shell holders needed); 3 included interchangeable die blocks; free-floating co-axial die/shellholder alignment
- Mounting footprint: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern vs Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press bench-mount