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When you're chasing tight groups at the bench, the powder charge is where consistency starts, and Hornady built this measure for exactly that. The Lock-N-Load Bench Rest Grade Powder Measure carries all the advantages of the standard Lock-N-Load system but adds a specially designed chrome-plated metering insert and a smaller metering chamber, which work together to promote more consistent and uniform filling. It's dialed in for the 20 to 65 grain range, right where most rifle loads live, so it's a natural fit for precision rifle handloaders.
The big upgrade here is the micrometer adjustment. Instead of guessing at where you landed, you get a positive reference point for every metering change, which makes returning to a proven load setting quick and repeatable. That smaller metering chamber fills more uniformly than a general-purpose measure, and folks running it with powders like Varget and IMR 3031 regularly report throws landing within about a tenth of a grain. It tends to shine with finer and ball-type powders where that consistent fill really pays off.
True to the Lock-N-Load name, you can install pre-set metering units by simply pushing the button on the outside of the metering chamber. That means you can keep spare inserts dialed to your favorite loads and swap between them in seconds, no disassembly or guesswork required. When it's time to change powders, there's no need to drain your hopper or tear the measure apart either. Just add the Drain Tube Insert, which is sold separately, to return powder cleanly back to its container.
All the moving parts are plated for protection and long service life, and the rotor requires no lubrication to keep working smoothly. One thing worth noting out of the box: the rotor ships with a rust preventative on it, so Hornady recommends cleaning and degreasing the moving parts before your first session. Do that once and you've got a measure that'll earn its spot on the bench for a long time.
It's designed to meter charges from 20 to 65 grains. That range covers the majority of common rifle cartridges, which is why it's a favorite among precision rifle handloaders. The micrometer adjustment makes it easy to return to a known setting within that range.
The Bench Rest Grade version adds a specially designed chrome-plated metering insert and a smaller metering chamber for more consistent, uniform fills. It also uses a micrometer adjustment for a positive reference point on every setting. The standard Lock-N-Load measure covers a much wider charge range but trades off some of that fine-tuned precision.
It performs best with finer and ball-type powders, where users regularly see throws within about a tenth of a grain. Longer extruded stick powders can be tougher to meter consistently in any measure due to kernel size. Many handloaders throw slightly light and trickle up to final weight on a scale for the tightest loads.
Yes. You install pre-set metering units by pushing the button on the outside of the metering chamber, so there's no need to drain powder or disassemble the measure. Keeping spare inserts dialed to your favorite loads lets you switch between them in seconds. For changing powders entirely, the optional Drain Tube Insert returns powder cleanly to its container.
| UPC | 090255501308 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 050130 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.6 |
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