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<blockquote data-quote="1911user" data-source="post: 1574929" data-attributes="member: 543"><p>I've used both. Both will load most rifle or pistol calibers. Not sure what honeybee had, but the RL550 has always loaded rifle calibers. </p><p></p><p>If starting over with general utility in mind, either the 550B or the LNL-AP (latest version only; with ez-ject system) should work fine. I'd give a slight edge to the LNL-AP if you'll maybe want a casefeeder in the future. I've used a previous version of the LNL-AP and had some case ejection issues, especially in 9mm, but my understanding is the EZ-ject solved that issue. It was not available a few years ago. </p><p></p><p>I have a used RL550B setup with plenty of accessories and expect it to serve well for many years. One advantage to the 550 is it has been in production since 1985 and used pieces/accessories can sometimes be found for nice prices. </p><p></p><p>If I had to buy everything new again at current new prices, it would be a tough choice. I might let the used market decide which press to go with, but that requires understanding both systems very well so you can spot the really good deal. </p><p></p><p>Don't sweat the 4 vs. 5 station difference. Dillon expands the case neck and drops powder in the same station for loading pistol. Unless Hornady has changed, and they may have, the LNL-AP expands in one station and drops powder in a second station. Both allow separate seating and crimping stations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1911user, post: 1574929, member: 543"] I've used both. Both will load most rifle or pistol calibers. Not sure what honeybee had, but the RL550 has always loaded rifle calibers. If starting over with general utility in mind, either the 550B or the LNL-AP (latest version only; with ez-ject system) should work fine. I'd give a slight edge to the LNL-AP if you'll maybe want a casefeeder in the future. I've used a previous version of the LNL-AP and had some case ejection issues, especially in 9mm, but my understanding is the EZ-ject solved that issue. It was not available a few years ago. I have a used RL550B setup with plenty of accessories and expect it to serve well for many years. One advantage to the 550 is it has been in production since 1985 and used pieces/accessories can sometimes be found for nice prices. If I had to buy everything new again at current new prices, it would be a tough choice. I might let the used market decide which press to go with, but that requires understanding both systems very well so you can spot the really good deal. Don't sweat the 4 vs. 5 station difference. Dillon expands the case neck and drops powder in the same station for loading pistol. Unless Hornady has changed, and they may have, the LNL-AP expands in one station and drops powder in a second station. Both allow separate seating and crimping stations. [/QUOTE]
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