Hornady
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press
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Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press vs Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press is cheaper at $389.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Redding
Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press
$389.99
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| Spec | Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press | Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $389.99 |
| Brand | Hornady | Redding |
| Released | — | — |
| Press type | progressive, auto-indexing | turret |
| Number of stations | 5 | 7 |
| RAM diameter (in) | — | 1 |
| Rounds per hour | up to 500 | — |
| Priming system | on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System | on-press Smart Primer Arm with tubular spent-primer collection |
| Frame material | cast iron | cast iron |
| 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 | 7-hole steel turret head, standard 7/8-14 dies; also accepts Redding Z-Series 1-14 dies with the appropriate turret head; interchangeable turret heads |
| Mounting footprint | bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern | bench-mount, 4-3/4 in. frame opening |
Sources — Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press: hornady.com (verified 2026-08-11). Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press: redding-reloading.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press and Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Press type: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press progressive, auto-indexing vs Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press turret
- Number of stations: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press 5 vs Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press 7
- Priming system: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press on-press, automatic case-activated Positive Priming System vs Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press on-press Smart Primer Arm with tubular spent-primer collection
- 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 Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press 7-hole steel turret head, standard 7/8-14 dies; also accepts Redding Z-Series 1-14 dies with the appropriate turret head; interchangeable turret heads
- Mounting footprint: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern vs Redding T-7 Seven-Station Turret Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-3/4 in. frame opening