Description
The Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Deluxe Kit is the top-tier single-stage bundle in Hornady's lineup, built around the Classic press and loaded up with the accessories that take you from empty brass to finished rounds. The press itself runs the Lock-N-Load bushing system, so swapping dies or jumping to a new caliber happens in seconds instead of fumbling with threads. The frame is cast iron with solid steel linkage, and the die and ram openings are CNC machined for dead-on alignment every stroke. It accepts standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies, so you're not locked into any one brand.
What the Lock-N-Load Classic Deluxe Brings to the Bench
The Classic press features an angled frame for easier access to your cases, an easy-grip handle, a positive priming system with large and small primer cups, and a side-mounted spent primer catcher. Ram stroke is 3-3/4 inches, and there are two mounting holes so you can bolt it down nice and solid. Reloaders consistently praise the fit, finish, and how smooth the quick-change bushings make caliber changeovers, which is exactly why a lot of folks keep one on the bench even after they move up to a progressive.
Everything Packed Into This Deluxe Kit
Beyond the press, you get a digital scale, the Lock-N-Load Powder Measure with pistol rotor and metering assembly, powder trickler and funnel, a steel dial caliper, chamfer and deburr tool, universal reloading block, handheld priming tool, kinetic bullet puller, One Shot case lube, three extra Lock-N-Load die bushings, six Sure-Loc lock rings, a powder measure stand, a shell holder pack, the straight Lock-N-Load OAL gauge for bolt-action rifles, the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, and a vintage tin sign for good measure.
This is a universal core setup, meaning you supply the caliber-specific dies and components. It suits the first-time reloader who wants one box with the tools and the manual, and it works just as well for experienced hands who want the convenience of Lock-N-Load bushings. The build quality is the kind people hang onto for decades.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Manufacturer Part Number: 085010
- Model: Lock-N-Load
- UPC: 090255850109
- Product Type: Reloading Press Kit
- Press Type: Single Stage
- Frame Design: O-Frame
- Frame Material: Cast Iron / Steel Linkage
- Die Size Accepted: Standard 7/8"-14 Threaded Dies
- Die Bushing System: Lock-N-Load (Three Included)
- Priming Feature: Positive Priming System, Large & Small Primer Cups
- Spent Primer Collection: Side of Ram, Open-Top Container
- Ram Stroke: 3-3/4 inches
- Number of Mounting Holes: 2
- Mount Type: Portable
- Thread Pattern: Multi-Size
What’s Included
- Lock-N-Load Classic single stage press
- Lock-N-Load Powder Measure
- Pistol Rotor & Metering Assembly
- Digital Scale
- Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading
- Primer Catcher
- Positive Priming System (small and large primer cups)
- Handheld Priming Tool
- Universal Reloading Block
- Chamfer and Deburr Tool
- Powder Trickler
- Powder Funnel
- One Shot Case Lube
- Three Lock-N-Load Die Bushings
- Six Sure-Loc Lock Rings
- Powder Measure Stand
- Shell Holder Pack (sizes 1, 2, 5, 16, 35)
- Kinetic Bullet Puller
- Lock-N-Load Straight OAL Gauge
- Steel Dial Caliper
- Vintage Tin Sign
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy dies separately for the Lock-N-Load Classic Deluxe Kit?
Yes. This kit includes everything needed to produce quality handloads except the reloading dies themselves. You'll pick up caliber-specific dies and components for whatever cartridge you want to load, and the press accepts standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies from any major brand.
What makes the Lock-N-Load bushing system worth it?
The Lock-N-Load bushings let you lock a die into the press with a quick twist and swap it out in seconds, no fiddling with threads each time. Once a die is set in its bushing, it holds that adjustment, so switching calibers or operations is fast and repeatable. It's one of the main reasons reloaders keep a Classic on the bench even alongside a progressive press.
Is this Deluxe Kit a good choice for a first-time reloader?
It is. The kit hands you the press, powder measure, scale, priming tools, case prep gear, shell holders, and the Hornady reloading manual in one box, so you're not chasing down pieces separately. Plenty of newcomers start here and keep using the gear for years, since the cast iron build holds up to a lifetime of normal use.
What's the difference between the Classic Kit and this Classic Deluxe Kit?
The Deluxe Kit includes everything from the standard Classic Kit plus a bunch of extras. You get the straight OAL gauge, powder measure stand, kinetic bullet puller, three additional die bushings, six Sure-Loc lock rings, a shell holder pack in popular sizes, a pistol rotor and metering assembly, a steel dial caliper, and a vintage tin sign.



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