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The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP is a workhorse progressive press for anyone who's tired of cranking out ammo one slow stage at a time. It's an automatic, five-station press that indexes, primes, charges, and ejects with a single pull of the handle, so by the time you've seated a bullet, the case behind it has already been resized and primed. Plenty of folks report real-world rates in the 350 to 500 rounds per hour range once they get a rhythm going, which makes it a strong pick for high-volume pistol loading and feeding thirsty AR calibers.
The star of the show is the patented Lock-N-Load bushing system. Instead of unscrewing dies and fighting lock rings every time you switch, your dies thread into bushings that drop in and lock with about an eighth of a turn. Swap one die or all five in seconds, and keep your settings intact when you move dies to another Lock-N-Load press. The press accepts any standard 7/8"-14 threaded die from every major maker, so your existing die collection comes right along with you.
The EZject system delivers reliable cartridge ejection every cycle with no fiddling or adjustment. The case-activated powder drop only meters a charge when a case is present in the station, which cuts down on spilled powder and double charges. The Power-Pac linkage multiplies the leverage you put into the handle, so sizing brass takes less grunt and your arm lasts longer through a long session. Changing from large to small primers is a simple three-step process, and the included powder measure handles everything from pistol rounds up through most magnum rifle cartridges.
This press comes ready to load except for the caliber-specific parts. You'll need a shellplate for each caliber and your dies to get started. Mounting hardware isn't included, so grab a couple of bolts long enough to go through the press and your bench. The frame is cast alloy in an O-frame design with a bottom right-hand handle, and it's backed by Hornady's lifetime warranty.
No, those are the two caliber-specific items you add yourself. The press ships with the powder measure, case-activated powder drop, primer pickup tubes, cartridge catcher, and five Lock-N-Load bushings. You'll just need a shellplate for each caliber and your dies to start loading.
The press accepts any standard 7/8"-14 threaded die, and that covers dies from every major manufacturer. Each die threads into a Lock-N-Load bushing so you can drop it in and lock it with a quick twist. If you already own a die set, it transfers right over without buying new dies.
Because it auto-indexes, primes, and ejects with every pull, you get a finished round each stroke once the stations are full. Real-world users commonly report 350 to 500 rounds per hour depending on caliber and setup, with pistol rounds on the faster end. Adding a case feeder and bullet feeder pushes those numbers higher.
No, bolts are not included. You'll want a couple of bolts long enough to pass through the press base and your reloading bench for a solid mount. A sturdy bench matters here since the press puts real leverage through the handle when sizing brass.
| UPC | 090255951004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 095100 |
| Length | 18.9500 |
| Product Type | Reloading Press |
| Shipping Weight | 33.1 |
| Thread Pattern | 7/8"x14 |
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