Hornady
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press
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Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Lee Precision
Lee Precision Classic Turret Press
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press | Lee Precision Classic Turret Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | Hornady | Lee Precision |
| Released | — | — |
| Press type | progressive, auto-indexing | turret, manual or auto-indexing rod |
| Number of stations | 5 | 4 |
| RAM diameter (in) | — | 1.125 |
| Rounds per hour | up to 500 | — |
| Priming system | on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System | off-press, separate Lee Auto-Prime hand tool (no integrated priming arm standard) |
| Frame material | cast iron | cast iron frame with steel turret head |
| 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 | 4-hole steel turret head, standard 7/8-14 dies; auto-index rod supports cartridges up to 3.313 in. OAL |
| Mounting footprint | bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern | bench-mount, 4-hole pattern |
Sources — Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press: hornady.com (verified 2026-08-11). Lee Precision Classic Turret Press: leeprecision.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press and Lee Precision Classic Turret 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 Lee Precision Classic Turret Press turret, manual or auto-indexing rod
- Number of stations: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press 5 vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press 4
- Priming system: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press off-press, separate Lee Auto-Prime hand tool (no integrated priming arm standard)
- Frame material: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press cast iron vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press cast iron frame with steel turret head
- 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 Lee Precision Classic Turret Press 4-hole steel turret head, standard 7/8-14 dies; auto-index rod supports cartridges up to 3.313 in. OAL
- Mounting footprint: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press bench-mount, 4-hole pattern