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hunter52 · August 26, 2011, 02:17 PM

FWIW, I own the Hornady Projector, the LNL's predecessor, and a Dillon SDB. I had 2 SDB but gave one to my brother in law.
The Projector was bought new in 1985, it loads all pistol calibers I use and several of my rifle.
The SDB was bought in 1996 and is set up for 9mm , I also have a tool head setup for .38 wadcutters but I sold my Gold Cup N.M Midrange so it is gathering dust.
The only thing I will say is that my SDB is the only press I have owned that required a spare parts kit and I have had to replace more than a few parts on since it was new.
My Hornady (and my RCBS single stagers)have loaded countless rounds and have never had a single part replaced, even the retainer spring for the shell plate is still the original.

August 26, 2011, 02:17 PM	#22
hunter52 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 101	FWIW, I own the Hornady Projector, the LNL's predecessor, and a Dillon SDB. I had 2 SDB but gave one to my brother in law. The Projector was bought new in 1985, it loads all pistol calibers I use and several of my rifle. The SDB was bought in 1996 and is set up for 9mm , I also have a tool head setup for .38 wadcutters but I sold my Gold Cup N.M Midrange so it is gathering dust. The only thing I will say is that my SDB is the only press I have owned that required a spare parts kit and I have had to replace more than a few parts on since it was new. My Hornady (and my RCBS single stagers)have loaded countless rounds and have never had a single part replaced, even the retainer spring for the shell plate is still the original.