Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Primer Pocket Swage Tool .223 Rem

Description

The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Primer Pocket Swage Tool quickly and cleanly removes crimps from .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO cartridge primer pockets. It is designed for use with the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press and ships with a shell holder, feed, swage tool and eject dies. Swaging reshapes crimps instead of cutting them, and swage depth is adjustable to accommodate various brands of cases.

Key Specifications

• The tool is compatible with .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO cartridge cases.
• Designed for the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press.
• Constructed from steel.
• Includes shell holder, feed, swage tool, and eject dies.
• Features an adjustable swage depth to fit different brands of brass.
• Performs swaging of primer pocket crimps rather than cutting them.
• Includes a 5-case shell holder.
• Listed size/finish is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• Manufacturer dimensions listed as 3.45 x 6.40 x 6.80.

This primer pocket swage tool integrates with Hornady’s AP platform to streamline case prep for reloaders working with .223/5.56 brass. It provides clean, repeatable primer pocket restoration that helps maintain case integrity and efficiency in a reloading workflow.