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Hornady LOCK-N-LOAD User Manual

Hornady LOCK-N-LOAD
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LOCK-N-LOAD
®
AMMO
PLANT
Auto Progressive (AP
) Reloading Press
Powder Measure &
Case Activated Powder Drop
Case Feeder
Pistol Bullet Feeder
OWNER'S MANUAL
Instructional and troubleshooting videos for this
product are available on the Hornady website.
Item No. 095160

Table of Contents

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Hornady LOCK-N-LOAD Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerHornady
ModelLock-N-Load AP
OperationManual
TypeReloading Press
FeaturesQuick change die system
Die CompatibilityStandard 7/8"-14 dies
Primer SystemAutomatic
WarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty

Summary

Assembly: AP Press

Lock-N-Load® AP™ Reloading Press PARTS LIST

List of all parts for the Lock-N-Load® AP™ Reloading Press.

AP Press OVERVIEW

Introduction to the press, tools needed, and safety warnings.

Mounting the Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive

Instructions for securely mounting the AP Press to a workbench.

Installing the Shell Plate

Guidance on installing and removing the AP Press shell plate.

Automatic Primer Feed Assembly

Steps for assembling the automatic primer feed system.

Assembly: Powder Measure

Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure PARTS LIST

List of parts for the Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure.

Precautions for the Powder Measure

Safety and operational precautions for the powder measure.

Lock-N-Load® Case Activated Powder Drop PARTS LIST

Components list for the Case Activated Powder Drop.

Assembly of Lock-N-Load® Case Activated Powder Drop

Procedures for assembling the Case Activated Powder Drop.

Assembly: Case Feeder

Case Feeder OVERVIEW and Assembling the 2-pc Square Tubing

Introduction to the case feeder and mounting the tubing.

Case Slide and Cam Wire Installation

Installing the case slide and cam wire.

Feed Tube Mounting and V-Block Installation

Mounting the feed tube bracket and installing the V-block.

Assembly: Pistol Bullet Feeder

Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive (AP™) Pistol Bullet Feeder PARTS LIST

List of parts for the AP™ Pistol Bullet Feeder.

Pistol Bullet Feeder OVERVIEW

Introduction to the pistol bullet feeder.

Mounting the Bullet Feeder to the Bench

Instructions for bench mounting the bullet feeder.

Bullet Feed Hopper Set Up

Initial setup procedures for the bullet feed hopper.

Operation: AP Press

Operation of your Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive Press

Explanation of the AP Press mechanism and reloading sequence.

Installing the Shell Plate

Guidance on installing the AP Press shell plate.

Loading the Primer Tube

Instructions for loading primers into the primer tube.

Preparing to Load

Steps for case prep, primer seating, and powder drop.

Change-Over: AP Press

Setup / Changeover of Auto Progressive Reloading Press

Overview of components for caliber changes: shell plate, dies, primers.

Changing Primer Components

Steps for changing primer slide and punch assembly.

Setup / Changeover of Powder Measure

Changing powder measure components like inserts, rotors, and sleeves.

Change-Over: Case Feeder

Setup / Changeover of the Lock-N-Load® Case Feeder

Changing case feeder components for different cartridges.

Replacing the V-Block

Instructions for replacing and adjusting the V-Block.

Change-Over: Pistol Bullet Feeder

Setup / Changeover of the Lock-N-Load® Pistol Bullet Feeder

Adjusting pistol bullet feeder components for different bullet types.

Bullet Feed Die Set Up

Procedures for setting up the bullet feed die.

Troubleshooting

Tips for Trouble-Free Operation

Common problems and solutions for AP Press operation.

Shell Plate Troubleshooting

Solutions for shell plate timing and rotation issues.

Appendix A: Rifle Dies Chart

RIFLE DIES & RELOADING ESSENTIALS (Reference Chart)

Reference chart for rifle dies and reloading components.

Appendix A: Pistol Dies Chart

PISTOL DIES & RELOADING ESSENTIALS (Reference Chart)

Reference chart for pistol dies and reloading components.

Appendix B: Mounting Template

AP Press and Bullet Feeder Mounting Template

Template for drilling mounting holes for press and feeder.

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