Hornady AP with Case Feeder User Manual
Lock-N-Load
Auto Progressive
Case Feeder
OPERATION MANUAL
Table of Contents
Steps Page
Overview.....................................................................................................................4
List of required hand tools..........................................................................................4
1: Mounting the Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive with Case Feeder ........................5
2: Changing the sub-plate ..........................................................................................6
3: Assemble the square tubing brackets.....................................................................8
4: Placing the square tubing brackets onto the square tubing....................................9
5: Assemble the square tubing and brackets to the frame of the AP Press................10
6: Assemble the square tubing to the frame of the AP Press.....................................11
7: Adding the case slide onto the sub-plate ...............................................................12
8: Inserting the cam wire into the assembly...............................................................14
9: Case escapement bracket assembly .......................................................................15
10: Mounting the Feed tube bracket to the square tubing..........................................16
11: Determine which caliber you are going to be loading.........................................17
12: Installing the V-block to the case slide................................................................18
13: Changing and installing the shell plate.................................................................19
14: Set the timing of the cam wire.............................................................................20
15: Assembling the feed tube end and pivot..............................................................22
16: Placing the feed tube end on the assembly..........................................................23
17: Selecting the case feed plate for your application ...............................................24
18: Adjusting the push rod.........................................................................................26
Single case operation ..................................................................................................26
Fail-safe mechanism ...................................................................................................26
Maintenance of the Lock-N-Load A/P Case Feeder...................................................27
Trouble free operation.................................................................................................27
List of Illustrations
Figures
1. AP with main bracket.............................................................................................5
2. Spent primer tube dismantle/assembly..................................................................6
3. Square tubing brackets with set screws .................................................................8
4. Square tubing brackets with square tubing............................................................9
5. Square tubing brackets to AP Frame .....................................................................10
6. Square tubing to AP Frame....................................................................................11
7a. Case slide assembly...............................................................................................12
7b. Case slide and sub-plate assembly........................................................................12
8. Assembly of cam wire ...........................................................................................14
9. Assembling case escapement bracket on square tubing .......................................15
10. Feed tube mounting bracket to square tubing......................................................16
11. V-block selection.................................................................................................17
12. Inserting the V-block ...........................................................................................18
13. Adjusting the V-block..........................................................................................20
14. Feeding a case......................................................................................................20
15. Cam rod adjustment.............................................................................................21
16. Pivot assembly.....................................................................................................22
17a. Setting the feed tube end (most cases) ...............................................................23
17b. Setting the feed tube end (357 Mag., etc.)..........................................................23
18. Case feed bowl door adjustment..........................................................................25
19. Push rod adjustment.............................................................................................26
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Table of Contents Cont.
Charts
1. Caliber change over chart ......................................................................................17
2. Shell plate selection chart ......................................................................................19
3. Case feed wheel selection chart.............................................................................24
4. Trouble free operation............................................................................................27
5. Bill of Materials.....................................................................................................28
6. Exploded view .......................................................................................................29
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Hornady
Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive
Your new AP Case Feeder has been packaged to insure minimal shifting and damage
during transportation.
Remove all the parts from the shipping box and spread them out over a large flat surface.
Refer to the parts list on pages 28-29 to make sure all necessary parts are identified.
The manual provides step-by-step instructions and suggestions that make set-up and
operation easy and understandable.
• Remember, everything is designed and machined to fit easily together without
modification. If you find that it is necessary to force parts together, stop and
check the instructions and illustrations we have provided.
List of needed hand tools:
• 3/8” wrench
• 7/16” wrench
• 9/16” wrench
• 1/8” Allen wrench
• 5/32” Allen wrench
• 3/16” Allen wrench
• Pliers or vise grips
• Small hammer
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Step 1: Mounting the Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive with Case Feeder
Figure 1: AP with main bracket.
• Your work area should be well lit and have plenty of room for your reloading
accessories. Your Hornady Lock-N-Load AP should be mounted securely to the
edge of a solid level bench approximately 2 ¼” from the center of holes to the front
edge of the table when using the optional case feeder.
• While facing the bench and using the Main Bracket (#42) for a pattern, mark and
drill the mounting holes. Mount the press using (2) 5/16” bolts that are long enough
to secure the press to the bench with plenty of clearance for the nuts. (Due to
variations of benches we have chosen to not provide these items) We also
recommend using 5/16” flat washers at both ends of the bolts with lock washers on
the bottom side of the table. Washers are required on the two mounting bolts when
using the case feeder system.
• Place the Main Bracket (#42) on the bench and verify that the mounting holes line
up with the holes. Place the Bracket on the underside of the Press Frame. Place one
of the 5/16 bolts through the mounting hole from the top. Place the press and bracket
on the bench, and run the bolt down through the appropriate hole and secure it to the
bench with a nut and washer assembly (finger tight is good for now). Align the
second hole, and using the second bolt, secure it to the bench. Operate the press; to
make sure that the bench does not interfere with it’s operation. If everything is
functioning proper, tighten the nuts on the bolts to finish securing the press and
mounting plate to the bench.
See Figure 1 for details.
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Step 2: Changing the Sub-Plate.
(This step is necessary only if you are installing the case feeder to an existing
press, with a serial number lower than 07000.) The new Sub-Plate (Part
Number 398309) is sold separately. The new priming system (Part Number
095210) is also sold separately for presses with serial # prior to 07000.
• Raise the Eject Wire (#46) to move it out of the way.
• Use a 9/16” end wrench to remove the bolt holding down the shell plate and
remove the shell plate.
• Remove the case retainer spring.
• Remove the primer feed assembly.
• Unhook the extension spring from the primer slide and remove it from the Sub-
Plate (#44).
• Remove the primer slide from the Sub-Plate.
Figure 2: Spent primer tubes dismantle / assembly.
• Place the spent primer assembly tool in the bottom of the spent primer tube. Take
a pair of pliers or vise grips and clamp onto the spent primer tube approximately
¼” from the end and tap the pliers with a hammer to remove the spent primer
tube. Be careful not to lose the Counter Balance spring.
See Figure 2 for more details.
• Raise the ram to the top of the stroke and “Block” it into place
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• The Ram can be blocked into place by inserting the handle of a medium sized
screw driver between the “Toggle” and the “Yoke” near the pawls. Be careful not
to put extreme pressure on the Index wheel as you may damage it.
• Use a 5/32” Allen wrench to remove the two screws that secure the Sub-Plate
onto the ram.
• Remove the “Block” and lower the ram and remove the “Sub-Plate”.
• Install the new “Sub-Plate”, raise the ram and replace the “Block” before
installing the screws and tightening them very tight. (Be careful not to strip the
socket or damage the threads.)
• Once again, remove the “Block”, lower the ram and replace all parts in the reverse
order that you removed them.
The instructions thru Step 5 are for a Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive Frame without
the new machined bosses on the frame, serial # 07279 and later.
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Step 3: Assemble the square tubing brackets.
See Figure 3 for more details.
Figure 3: Square tubing bracket with set screws.
• Lay the two Brackets (#45) in front of you along with two 5/16-18 x 5/8 Cup Set
Screws (#35) and two 5/16-18 x 5/8 Cone Point Set Screws (#36).
• Place one Cone Point Set Screw (#36) into the side of the Square Tubing Bracket
(#45) until the point is just flush with the inside surface of the Bracket.
• Place one (#35) Cup Set Screw in the back of the Bracket until the cup point is
just flush with the inside of the Bracket.
• Repeat these steps for the second Bracket.
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Step 4: Mounting the square tubing brackets on to the square tubing.
See Figure 4 for more details.
Figure 4: Square tubing brackets with square tubing.
• Place the ¼” Flat Washers (#48) on the ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Socket Head Cap Screw
(SHCS) (#47).
• Place one SHCS thru the Square Tubing (#49) and into one of the Square Tubing
Brackets (#45) as shown and tighten finger tight.
• Repeat for the second Bracket.
¼-20 1 ¼” Cap Screw (Full Size)
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