I'm looking to purchase one after the first of the year......Hornady and RCBS........any opinions?

Either is a great choice.
Hornady is offering free bullets with their kit... may be enough to decide between the two

Buying the Hornady reloading kit after the first of the year won't do him any good in getting free bullets unless hornady extends their offer. Offer expires Dec. 31. 2008.

I have been using RCBS for over a decade and more, and really can't complain looking back.

I've been using rcbs products since 1972 and have ALWAYS been satisfied both in quality,and (VERY rarely needed) customer service. Rcbs warranty is so good you could dig up an rcbs product in a field while plowing,send it back,and they would send you a brand new 1 in return! Any company that stands behind their products like that deserve my attention and shows they believe in their products.

RCBS. Good luck.

Lock N Load seems like it would be a nice feature. It would be compatible with both kits, I think.

After years of experience with their products, I've gotta recommend RCBS.....JMHO....

The're both good,just get the one that you like the most.

I'd pass on the kit and buy your stuff individually. You'll end up with better stuff that way.

Any of the money I saved on buying the Lyman kit I will end up spending to upgrade a few of the compenents of the kit.

Tom