HORNADY Lock-N-Load ammo plant User Manual

Lock-N-Load

AMMO

PLANT

•AutoProgressive(AP) ReloadingPress

•PowderMeasure &CaseActivated PowderDrop

•CaseFeeder

•BulletFeeder

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lock-N-Load

Auto Progressive (AP) Reloading Press

Steps

Overview.....................................................................................................................5

Tools needed for assembly and set up ........................................................................5

1: Mounting the Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive .......................................................6

2: Determine which shell plate is required for your application ...............................7

2A: Installing the Shell Plate .....................................................................................8

2B: Removing the Shell Plate.....................................................................................9

3: Operation of your Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive Press ......................................10

4: Automatic Primer Feed Assembly ......................................................................11

4A: Installing the Primer Body .................................................................................11

4B: Installing the Primer Slide, Large or Small ........................................................ 11

4C: Installing the Primer Punch Assembly, Large or Small ......................................11

4D: Installing the Primer Tubes ...............................................................................11

4E: Installing the Primer Tube Housing ...................................................................11

4F: Primer Tube Support Installation .......................................................................12

5: Loading the Primer Tube ....................................................................................13

6: Changing Primer Tubes .....................................................................................14

7: Automatic Primer Feed Inspection .....................................................................15

8: Installing the Deluxe Powder Measure with Case Activated Powder Drop .......... 15

9: Lock-N-Load quick change bushing system ......................................................16

10: Die Mounting Instructions .................................................................................16

11: Preparing to Load ..............................................................................................17

12: Adjusting the Auto Advance Mechanism ...........................................................18

Maintenance of the Lock-N-Load AP .................................................................. 19

Tips for a Trouble-Free Operation .......................................................................20

Page

List of Illustrations

Figures

1. AP Mounting ........................................................................................................6

2. Installing Shell Plate ...........................................................................................8

3. Removing Shell Plate...........................................................................................9

4. Primer Feed System ...........................................................................................12

5. Filling the Priming System.................................................................................13

6. Lock-N-Load Powder Measure ...........................................................................15

7. Hornady Lock-N-Load System ............................................................................16

8. Pawl Adjustment ..............................................................................................18

Charts

1. Shell Plate Selection Chart ..................................................................................7

2. Trouble Free Operation .......................................................................................10

3. Bill of Materials ...................................................................................................3

4. Exploded View ......................................................................................................4

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BILL OF MATERIALS: LOCK-N-LOAD AP

ITEM

PRODUCTION

NO.

10 398359 1 PRIMER FOLLOWER

11 392338 1 SCREW SHCS 10-24 X 1/2

13 392455 1 BRACKET BOX CARTRIDGE

14 398319A 1 HOUSING BODY PRIMER TUBE

15 392218 1 PRIMER SLIDE LARGE ASSY.

15 392219 PRIMER SLIDE SMALL ASSY.

16 392336 1 SPRING PRIMER SLIDE

17 392363 1 SPRING CASE RETAINER

18 392210 1 CAM FEED PRIMER

19 39 2011 2 NUT NEX 10-32

20 190216 1 FRAME

21 392368 6 CLIP C C-50

22 480039 1 BOX CATCHER

23 392408 2 LINK LNLAP

24 398309T 1 SUB PLATE 26 398505 1 PRIMER SEATER PUNCH SMALL 26 398507 1 PRIMER SEATER PUNCH LARGE

PART NO.

1 398318 1 SUPPORT PRIMER TUBE

2 398356 1 TUBE PRIMER PICKUP LARGE

3 398355 1 TUBE PRIMER PICKUP SMALL

4 398358 1 TUBE PRIMER LARGE

5 398357 1 TUBE PRIMER SMALL

6 398322 1 HOUSING TUBE PRIMER

7 392220 1 SCREW BHCS 1/4-20 X 1/2

8 392202 1 BRACKET LNLAP

9 392342 1 SHCS SS 3/8-16 X 3/4

QTY. DESCRIPTION

ITEM

PRODUCTION

NO.

27 392467 1 SPRING COUNTER BALANCE

28 392345 1 3/8 FLAT WASHER SS

29 392355 1 DRIVE HUB

30 392356 1 DRIVE SHAFT

31 392231 2 SCREW BHSCS 8-32 X 3/8

32 392344A 2 PAWL

33 392423 2 SPRING PAWL

34 392306 2 DOWL PIN 1/8 X 1/2

35 392221 2 SCREW FHCS 1/4-28 X 3/8

36 290029 1 SPENT PRIMER TUBE

37 392359 1 RAM

38 398422 3 GREASE ZERK™

39 392343 1 TOGGLE

40 392340 1 PIN YOKE

41 392424 5 SPRING WASHER

42 392417 2 PIN LINK TOGGLE

43 390027 1 NUT JAM 5/8-18

44 390657 1 HANDLE

45 480003 1 KNOB

46 392357 1 YOKE

47 392358A 1 INDEX WHEEL

48 3900 81 2 CLIP E 1/2

49 392302 5 LOCK-N-LOAD BUSHING MALE

50 392303 5 LOCK-N-LOAD BUSHING O-RING

51 392365 1 SPENT PRIMER TUBE PLASTIC 52 392301 5 53 398715 1

PART NO

QTY. DESCRIPTION

LOCK-N-LOAD BUSHING FEMALE WASHER

“We guarantee every one of our reloading tools and accessories for Life” No-Risk, Lifetime Warranty

Hornady reloading tools and accessories are warranted against material defects and workmanship for the life of the products. Parts which by nature of their function are subject to normal wear such as springs, pins, bearings, etc… and parts which have been altered, abused, or neglected are excluded from the warranty.

If the product is deemed defective by either workmanship or material, the reloading tool or accessory will either be repaired, reconditioned or replaced at Hornady Manufacturing Company’s option. If it breaks, we’ll repair it or replace

it at no charge.

To return a product, call toll free (800) 338-3220 and ask for Customer Service. They will provide instructions for return if the problem can’t be solved over the phone. Prices and or speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. For the best prices on any of our products, contact your nearest Hornady dealer.

Hornady Manufacturing Company cannot assume liability for damage which may result from use of the products or information given herein, since Hornady had no control over the manner in which its products or components are used during reloading.

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Lock-N-Load® AP Reloading Press

EXPLODED VIEW: LOCK-N-LOAD AP

25 26

42 43

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OVERVIEW OF LOCK-N-LOAD® AUTO PROGRESSIVE (AP) RELOADING PRESS

Your new Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive (AP) reloading press has been packaged to insure minimal vibration and damage during transportation.

Remove all the parts from the packing box and spread them out over a large ﬂat surface. Refer to the parts list on pages 19 and 20 and check 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.

If at any time during operation you feel like you are forcing the press, stop and identify the problem. Do not force anything, or damage could occur. Powders and Primers are explosive if handled carelessly! Always work slowly and carefully without distractions and wear eye protection. Try to avoid touching primers with oily ﬁngers. The oil on your ﬁngers may contaminate the primers and cause them to misﬁre.

Tools needed for assembly and set-up:

•7⁄ 16" End Wrench

•(2) 1 ⁄ 2" End Wrenches

•15 ⁄16" End Wrench

•3 ⁄ 32" Hex Wrench (included)

•5⁄32" Hex Wrench

•Needle Nose Pliers

•Electric Drill

•5/16" Hex Wrench

•1/8" Hex Wrench (included)

Hand loading is very safe, but before reloading any case please read the following warnings.

•Primers may explode if subjected to impact or heat.

•Keep away from the opening end of the Primer Tube at

all times.

•Variations may occur with different brands and condition of cartridge cases, which can cause inconsistent primer and bullet seating. Sort and inspect all of your cases before reloading.

•Verify your powder charges at frequent intervals to insure consistency.

•Careless or improper hand loading techniques can result in serious personal injury. Make sure there are no distractions while you are reloading.

•Before operating this press, be sure you have read and understand all the instructions contained in this manual, and that you understand the principals of hand loading.

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Lock-N-Load® AP Reloading Press

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCK-N-LOAD® AUTO PROGRESSIVE (AP) RELOADING PRESS

Step 1: Mounting the Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive

•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 2 1/4" from the edge of a solid level bench. (Check for obstructions on or below the bench before you drill any 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 variation of benches, these bolts are not provided.) We also recommend using 5/16" ﬂat washers top and bottom, in addition to lock washers on the bottom side.

•Insert and secure the right-hand mounting bolt ﬁrst. Next, insert and secure the left-hand bolt, placing the cartridge catcher bracket (13) underneath the bolt head and washer before tightening.

•Thread the press Handle (44) into the Toggle (39) at the bottom of the press and tighten the Jam Nut (43) using a 15/16" wrench.

Figure 1: AP Mounting

5/16 BOLT

5/16 FLAT WASHER

CARTRIDGE CATCHER BRACKET (13)

JAM NUT (43)

Lock-N-Load® AP Reloading Press

TOGGLE (39)

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SHELL PLATES

Step 2: Determine which shell plate is required for your application

See Chart 1 below to help with this selection.

* Hornady shell plates that are sold in the

plastic boxes are the only ones that will ﬁt the AP Press with EZject

™

System. These shell plates (which are sold separately) are manufactured with a groove on the bottom side.

Shell Plate/

Cartridge Dia

17 RE M .17 2 16 392616 390556 17 RE M FIREB ALL .172 16 392616 390556 17-222 .1 72 16 392616 390556 17-22 3 .17 2 16 392616 390556 20 TACTICAL .2 04 16 392616 390556 20 4 RUGER .204 16 392616 390556 218 BE E .222-.224 7 392607 39 0547 22 RCFM-JET .222-.223 6 392606 39 0546 219 ZIPPER .224 2 392602 390542 22 HO RNET .2 24 3 39260 3 390543 22 K- HORNE T .224 3 392603 390543 22 PP C .2 24 6 392606 39054 6 22 0 SWIF T .224 4 392604 390544 22 0 VT .224 16 392616 390556 221 R EM FIR EBAL .224 16 392616 390556 222 REM . 224 16 392616 390556 22 2 REM MA G .224 16 392616 390556 22- 250 AC K IMP .224 1 392601 3 90541 22-250 REM .2 24 1 392601 3 90541 22 3 REM . 224 16 392616 390556 22 3 WSSM .224 35 392635 390575 22 4 WBY MAG .224 17 N/A 390557 22 5 WIN .224 4 392604 390544

5.6 X50 M AG .224 16 392616 390556

5.6x57 .224 1 392601 390 541

5.7 J OHNSON S PITF IRE .224 22 392622 390562

5.7 X28 MM FN .224 37 N/A 390577 22 S AV HP .227 2 392602 39 0542

5.6X52R .2 27 2 392602 3 90542 24 0 WBY MA G .243 1 392601 3 90541 24 3 WIN .243 1 392601 39 0541 24 3 WSSM .243 35 392635 390575 244/6MM REM .243 1 392601 39 0541 6MM I NT .243 1 392601 3 90541 6MM P PC .243 6 392606 390546 6MM R EM BR .243 1 392601 3 90541 6MM T CU .243 16 392616 390556 6MM-22 3 .243 16 392616 390556 6MM-28 4 .243 1 392601 3 90541 6X4 7 REM .243 16 392616 390556 25 AU TO .251 37 N/A 390577 25 W SSM .257 35 392635 390575 25 0 SAV .257 1 392601 3 90541 25-06 REM .257 1 392601 3905 41 25 -20 WIN .257 7 392607 390547 25-2 84 .257 1 392601 390 541 25-35 WIN .257 2 392602 39 0542 25 6 WIN MA G .257 6 392606 390546 25 7 RBTS .257 1 392601 3 90541 25 7 WBY MA G .257 5 392605 390545 25 RE M .257 12 392612 39 0552 26 0 REM .26 4 1 392601 3 90541 26 4 WIN MA G .264 5 392605 390545

6.5 CREEDMOOR .264 1 392601 39 0541

6.5 GRENDEL .264 6 392606 390546

6.5 J AP .264 34 N/A 390574

6.5 JDJ .264 4 392604 3905 44

6.5 M ANN .264 20 N/A 390560

6.5 R EM MAG .264 5 392605 390545

6.5-06 .264 1 392601 390 541

6.5-2 84 .264 1 392601 3 90541

6.5MM TCU .264 16 392616 390556

6.5X55 SCAN (SWEDISH) .264 19 392619 390559

6.5X57 .264 1 392601 39 0541

6.5X68 .264 30 392630 390570

6.5 C ARC .264-.267 21 N/A 390561 27 0 REN .277 3 392603 390543 27 0 WBY MAG .277 5 392605 390545 27 0 WIN .277 1 392601 3 90541 27 0 WSSM .277 35 392635 39 0575

6.8 R EM SPC .277 12 392612 390552 28 0 REM ACK I MP .284 1 392601 3 90541 28 0 REM/ 7MM E XP .284 1 392601 3 90541 28 4 WIN .284 1 392601 390 541 7MM MERRILL .284 4 392604 39 0544 7MM R EM BR .284 1 392601 39 0541 7MM R EM MAG .28 4 5 392605 3905 45 7MM R EM ULTR A MAG 7MM R SAUM .284 5 392605 3905 45

Shell

Holde r #

.284 5 3

Shell Plate Item#

Shell

Holder

Item #

92605 390545

Shell Plate/

Cartridge Dia

7MM S TW .284 5 392605 390545 7MM T CU .284 16 392616 390556 7MM W BY MAG .284 5 392605 3 90545 7MM W SM .284 35 392635 390575 7MM-08 .284 1 392601 39 0541 7MM -223 IN GRAM .284 16 392616 390556 7X 30 WATE RS .284 2 392602 390542 7X47 HELM .284 16 392616 390556 7X 57 (7MM M AUSE R) .284 1 392601 39 0541 7X57R .284 13 392613 390553 7X 61 S&H .284 35 392635 390575 7X64 .284 1 392601 39 0541 7X65R .284 13 392613 390553

7.3 5 CAR C .298 21 N/A 390561 30 R EM .308 12 392612 390552 30 HE RRE TT .308 2 392602 390542 30 L UGER .308 8 392608 3 90548 30 M1 C ARBIN E .308 22 392622 390562 300 H&H .308 5 392605 39 0545 300 OLYMPIC (OSSM) .308 35 392635 390575 300 RCM .308 5 392605 390545 30 0 REM ULT RA MAG .308 5 392605 3905 45 300 RSAUM .308 5 392605 390545 300 SAV .308 1 392601 390 541 30 0 WBY MA G .308 5 392605 3905 45 30 0 WIN MA G .308 5 392605 390545 300 WSM .308 35 392635 390575 30-06 SPRINGFIELD .308 1 392601 390 541 30 -30 AC K IMP .3 08 2 392602 3 90542 30-30 WIN .308 2 3926 02 390542 30 -378 W BY MAG .308 14 392614 390554 30 -40 K RAG .308 11 392611 3905 51 30 7 WIN .308 33 N/A 390573 30 8 MARL IN EX PRESS .308 27 N/A 390567 30 8 NORMA M AG .308 5 392605 390545 30 8 WIN .308 1 392601 3 90541 309 JDJ .3 08 27 N/A 390567 30MM MERRILL .308 4 392604 39 0544 30TC .308 1 3 92601 39 0541

7.5 S WIS S .308 2 392602 390542

7.6 2X3 9 .3 08-.310 6 392606 39 0546

7.6 2 RUS SIAN .308-.312 23 392623 390563 30 MAUSER .309 8 392608 3905 48 30 3 SAV .3 11 33 N/A 390573 32 AU TO .311-.312 22 392622 390562 30 3 BRIT ISH .312 11 392611 390551 32 H &R MAG .312 36 392636 3 90576 32 S &W .312 36 392636 390576 32 S &W LONG .312 36 692636 3 90576 32-20 WIN .312 7 392607 39 0547 327 FEDERAL .312 36 392636 3 90576

7.6 5 BEL GIAN .312 24 N/A 390564

7.7 JA P .312 1 392601 3 90541

8.15 X46 R .312-.330 2 392602 3905 42

7.5 SW ISS ORD EN . 315 48 N/A 390604 32 RE M .321 12 392612 390552 32 W IN SPL .321 2 392602 390542 32-40 WIN . 321 2 392602 3 90542 32 5 WSM .323 35 392635 39 0575

7.9 2X 33MM KUR Z .323 1 392601 39 0541 8MM R EM MAG .323 5 392605 390545 8MM-06 .323 1 392601 390 541 8X 50 LEB EL .323 49 N/A 390605 8X 57 (8M M MAUSE R) .323 1 392601 390 541 8X6 0 S .323 1 392601 390 541 8X6 8 S .323 30 392630 390570 8MM LEBEL (HANDGUN) .326 48 N/A 390604 8X56R HUNG-MA NN .329 47 N/A 390603 33 W IN .338 14 392614 39 0554 338 FEDERAL .338 1 392601 390 541 33 8 LAP UA .338 43 N/A 390583 33 8 MARL IN EX PRESS .338 52 N/A 390607 33 8 NORM A MAG .338 43 N/A 390583 33 8 RCM .338 5 392605 390545 33 8 REM ULT RA MAG .338 5 392605 3905 45 33 8 WIN MA G .338 5 392605 390545 338-06 .338 1 392601 3 90541 338-378 WBY MAG

Shell

Holde r #

.338 14 3

Shell Plate

Item#

Shell

Holder

Item #

92614 39055 4

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Shell Plate/

Cartridge Dia

34 0 WBY MA G .338 5 392605 3905 45 34 8 WIN .348 25 N/A 390565 35 7 SIG .355 10 392610 390550 38 0 AUTO .355 16 392616 390556 9MM LUGER .355 8 392608 390548 9X 21 .355 8 392608 3905 48 9X 23 WIN .355 8 392608 390548 38 AU TO .355-.357 8 392608 39054 8 38 SU PER AU TO .357 8 392608 390548 35 7 MAGNU M .357 6 392606 3905 46 35 7 REM MA X .357 6 392606 390546 357-44 B&D .357 30 392630 390570 38 SP ECIA L .357 6 392606 390546 35 RE M .357-.358 26 N/A 390566 35 7 HERRE TT .357-.358 2 392602 390542 35 W HELEN .358 1 392601 3 90541 35 0 REM MA G .358 5 392605 39 0545 35 6 WIN .358 33 N/A 390573 35 8 NORMA M AG .358 5 392605 390545 35 8 WIN .358 1 392601 3 90541 38 S&W .359 28 392628 390568 9X18 MAKAROV .365 8 392608 39054 8

9.3X57 .366 1 392601 3 90541

9.3X62 .366 1 392601 3 90541

9.3X74R .366 13 392613 390553 375 H&H .375 5 392605 390545 37 5 JDJ .375 27 N/A 390567 37 5 REM ULT RA MAG .375 5 392605 390545 37 5 RUGER .375 5 392605 390545 37 5 WIN .375 2 392602 390542 37 6 STEY R .375 15 N /A 390555 37 8 WBY MAG . 375 14 392614 39055 4 38 -55 WI N .375 2 392602 3905 42 10MM A UTO .400 10 392610 390550 38 -40 W IN .400 9 392609 390549 40 S &W .400 10 392610 390550 400 COR-BON .400 1 392601 390 541 41 REM M AG .410 29 392629 390569 40 5 WIN .4 11 42 N /A 3905 82

10.3X60 .415 25 N/A 390565 416 RE M MAG .416 5 392605 390545 416 RIG BY . 416 38 N/A 390578 416 RU GER . 416 5 392605 3905 45 416 WB Y MAG .416 14 392614 390554 40 4 JEFF ERY * .42 3 53 N /A 390608 44 -40 W IN .427 9 392609 390549 44 A UTO MA G .430 1 392601 39 0541 44 R EM MAG .430 30 392630 3 90570 44 S PECIA L .430 30 3 92630 390570 444 MARLIN .4 30 27 N/A 390567 44 5 SUPER M AG .4 30 30 392630 390570 45 AU TO .451 45 392645 390606 45 AU TO RIM MED .451 31 392631 390571 45 W IN MAG .451 45 3 92645 390606 45 C OLT .452 32 392632 390572 45 SC HOFIE LD .452 41 N/A 390 581 45 4 CASU LL .452 32 392632 390572 460 S&W .452 46 3 92646 390602 455 WEBLEY .455-.456 51 N/A 390601 45 /70 GO V .458 14 392614 39 0554 450 BUSHMASTER .458 1 392601 39 0541 45 0 MARL IN .458 5 392605 390545 45 0 NITR O EXPR ESS* .458 54 N/A 390609 45 0-4 00 NE 3" .458 25 N/A 390565 45 8 LOT T .458 5 392605 390545 458 SOCOM .458 1 392601 3 90541 45 8 WIN .458 5 392605 3905 45 46 0 WBY MA G .458 14 392614 39055 4 470 N ITRO E XPRE SS* . 474 55 N/A 390610 475 LINEBAUGH .475 14 392614 390554 48 0 RUGER .475 14 392614 390554 50 A &E .500 40 39264 0 390580 50 BEOWULF .500 6 3 92606 390546 500 S&W .500 44 392644 39058 4 50 A LASK AN .510- .512 25 N/A 390565 500 LINEBAUGH .510 25 N/A 390565 50 0 NITR O EXPR ESS* . 510 55 N/A 390610

Shell

Holde r #

Shell Plate

Item#

Shell

Holder

Item #

Lock-N-Load® AP Reloading Press

2A: Installing the Shell Plate

•Raise the Ram approximately 2" and place block under Sub Plate (24). This disengages the Index Pawls (32), and allows for free rotation of the Shell plate.

•Put a small amount of general-purpose grease on the Shell Plate Ball Detents located on bottom side of Shell Plate (12), and on the top surface of the Sub-Plate (24).

•Align the Shell Plate* with the keyed Drive Hub (29).

•Place the 3/8" Shell Plate Retainer Bolt (9) thru the 3/8" Flat Washer (28), (large end up) and thread the bolt

into the Drive Hub (29).

•Tighten the bolt (9) using a 5/16" Allen wrench, only tight enough to prevent it from coming loose.

•Stretch the Case Retainer Spring (17) over the top of the Shell Plate (12).

•Remove Block from under Sub-Plate (24) and make sure it is in the Retainer Spring Groove (17A).

•While cycling the Press, push the Case Retainer Spring (17) into the relieved area on the Sub-Plate (24).

You will have to cycle the press a couple of stations to receive these results.

•Check to make sure the Drive Pawls (32) are properly timed by cycling the press with the handle. A properly timed press will rotate the Shell Plate so the Ball Detents on the Shell Plate always engage the recesses in the Sub Plate.

EZject

Figure 2: Installing Shell Plate

SHELL PLATE RETAINER BOLT (9)

FLAT WASHER (28)

SHELL PLATE (12)

RETAINER SPRINGGROOVE (17A)

DRIVE HUB (29)

SUB PLATE (24)

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When properly adjusted, it is not necessary to assist the Shell Plate to rotate into the Detents, and you should not feel a double click on the handle of the press as it indexes. If the adjustment is too long, it is normally felt as a double click on the handle of the press. You may have to cycle the press very slowly to feel this. The pawl engagement is set at the factory and very seldom requires adjustment by the user.

Figure 3: Removing Shell Plate

STATION 1

STATION 5

SHELL PLATE RETAINER BOLT (9)

FLAT WASHER (28)

STATION 2

STATION 3

STATION 4

LEFT PAWL

ADJUSTMENT

RIGHT PAWL

PAWL

SCREW

2B: Removing the Shell Plate

•

Use a 5/16" Allen wrench to remove the Bolt (9)

and to remove the shell plate.

•

Remove the Case Retainer Spring (17)

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Lock-N-Load® AP Reloading Press

SHELL PLATE TROUBLESHOOTING

•If the timing is severely out of adjustment, the Index Pawls (32) may have been damaged as outlined on page 9.

•If the Shell Plate does not rotate freely after mounting, check for these conditions:

•You may be trying to use the wrong version of shell plate. Your shell plate must have a groove cut on the bottom side.

•Dirt or debris between the shell plate and the drive hub.

•The Ball Detent bodies are not below ﬂush on the underside of the Shell Plate.

•The Shell Plate is warped or damaged.

• If you reach a point where you cannot get the press to work, please call our technical service staff at

800-338-3220 or email webmaster@hornady.com.

Step 3: Operation of your Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive Press

The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP utilizes a high strength aluminum alloy frame with a compound linkage system which operates the 2" diameter cylindrical ram. The Ram houses a drive shaft that is attached to the shell plate at the upper end and the index wheel at the lower end. The toggle contains two spring actuated pawls which alternately engage the index wheel to advance the shell plate through the different reloading stations.

As the handle is lowered, the right Pawl contacts the Index Wheel, advancing the Shell Plate during the ﬁrst 1½" of upward travel of the Ram. With this upward travel, the cases become aligned with the dies at the top of the Press. As the Shell Plate comes to the top of the press, it guides the cartridge cases into the ﬁve die stations to perform the reloading operations except priming.

The handle is then raised to complete the stroke, lowering the Shell Plate. When the Shell Plate comes to within 1 3/4" of the bottom, the left Pawl engages the Index Wheel which advances the Shell Plate into position over the primer to seat it into the case that was just sized and de-primed. Pushing back on the handle with moderate force will seat the new primer into the case.

Once the dies are in place, and all stations are ﬁlled, the proper sequence for reloading is listed below.

•Place an empty case into station one. (Using the optional LNL-AP Case Feeder, this step is automatically done for you.)

•Insert bullet into the powder charged case in station four.

•Lower the handle.

•Powder drops into the newly primed case at station three.

•Raise the handle and seat a new primer in the de-primed case that has now moved to station two.

•Loaded cartridge is automatically ejected at station ﬁve when handle is raised.

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Step 4: Automatic Primer Feed Assembly

4A: Installing the Primer Body (see drawing on next page

•Place the aligning pin, located on the underside of the Primer Body (14) in the hole on the Sub-Plate (24) located next to the Primer Slide (15).

•Insert the Cap Screw (11) thru the hole of the Primer Body (14) and screw it into the Sub-Plate (24).

•Rotate the Primer Body (14) counterclockwise towards the loader against the bolt and tighten the bolt.

4B: Installing the Primer Slide, Large or Small

•Lower the handle (44).

•Place a 2" spacer under the Sub-Plate (24); a 4" section of a 2" wide wooden block works well.

•Place the Primer Slide (15) ﬂat side up in the groove on the Sub-Plate (24) and slide forward. The bump on the bottom

side of the slide is the travel stop as well as an alignment guide while the slide is in the retracted position.

•Attach the Spring (16) to the Sub-Plate (24) with the open end up (you may need to use needle nose pliers). Attach the other end of the Spring to the pin on the Primer Slide.

4C: Installing the Primer Punch Assembly, Large or Small

•Raise the Ram (37) to the top of the stroke.

•Screw the Primer Seater Punch (26) into the Sub-Plate (24) from the bottom side.

•Tighten the Primer Seater Punch assembly (26) until it is snug using a wrench. (Do not over tighten the Primer Punch)

4D: Installing the Primer Tubes

•Place the tube of your choice (large or small primers) (4 or 5) in the center hole of the Primer Body (14) with the shoulder section of the tube facing down. Make sure the tube is fully seated in the Primer Body.

4E: Installing the Primer Tube Housing

•Slip the threaded end of the Primer Tube Housing (6) over the Primer tube (4 or 5) and onto the Primer Body (14).

•Screw the Primer Tube Housing (6) on to the Primer Body (14) clockwise. Snug the tube by hand.

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SPRING (16)

SUB-PLATE (24)

Figure 4: Primer Feed System

PRIMER BODY (14)

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PRIMER TUBE SUPPORT (1)

PRIMER FEED TUBE (4 or 5) “SHOULDERED END DOWN”

PRIMER SLIDE (15)

ALIGNING PIN

CAP SCREW (11)

PRIMER SLIDE (15)

PRIMER BODY (14)

SUB-PLATE (24)

PRIMER FEED TUBE (4 or 5) “SHOULDERED END DOWN”

4F: Primer Tube Support installation

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Place the Primer Tube Support (1) over the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5) and slip the three tapered “ﬁngers” inside the Primer Tube Housing (6). This will create a recess that allows the Primer Filler Tube (2 or 3) to properly align with the Primer Feed tube during reﬁllings.

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PRIMER BODY (14)

PRIMER SEATER PUNCH (26)

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Step 5: Loading the Primer Tube

Refer to Step 4D for Primer Tube installation instructions.

PRIMER FILLER TUBE (2 or 3)

PRIMER TUBE SUPPORT (1)

PRIMER TUBE HOUSING (6)

Figure 5: Filling the Priming System

PRIMER FEED TUBE (4 OR 5)

Carefully transfer the primers out of their factory package into a Hornady Primer Turning Plate and orientate them shiny side up. Then holding the Primer Filler Tube (2 or 3) like a pencil, bring the plastic primer pick up tip over each primer and gently press it over the primers. The primers will be pushed into the ﬁller tube one on top of another. Continue loading the primer ﬁller tube until you have picked up approximately 100 primers.

Make sure the cotter pin is in place; turn the Primer Filler Tube (2 or 3) upside down. At the top of the exposed Primer Filler Tube, there may be several primers still held and visible. Gently shake the tube to release the primers.

Align the Primer Filler Tube (2 or 3) to the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5) using the Primer Tube Support (1). Remove the cotter pin from the Primer Filler Tube (2 or 3) and ﬁll the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5). The primer tube has a 100 primer capacity. Do not over ﬁll the primer tube.

Insert the Primer Fouler (10) into the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5). This will help the primers feed more reliably.

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Step 6: Changing Primer Tubes

When changing to a different size of primer, you need to change the Primer Feed Tube ( 4 or 5), Primer Slide (15) and Punch Assembly (26).

If there are primers in the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5), you will need to empty it before changing the tubes. Remove the Cap Screw (11), cup your hand under the Primer Tube and rotate the Primer Feed Body Assembly clockwise to catch the primers. After the tube is empty, rotate the body back in place and re-install the mounting screw. Refer to Step 4 for more details. Disconnect the Spring (16) from the roller pin and remove the Primer Slide (15). Remove the Primer Tube Support (1) and the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5).

If the primer tube is empty, there is no need to take the primer feed assembly off of the sub-plate. Remove the Primer Feed Support (1), Primer Tube (4 or 5), disconnect the Spring (16) and remove the Primer Slide (15) and Punch Assembly (26). Reinstall the primer system for your application (Refer to Step 4). Fill the primer tube as previously described (Refer to Step 5).

The Primer Seater Punches (26) are installed from the bottom side of the Sub-Plate (24). Raise the Ram (37) to the top of the stroke. Use a wrench to loosen the Primer Seater Punch (26) and unscrew it from the Sub-Plate (24). When installing a new Primer Seater Punch (26), tighten it snug with a wrench. Do not over tighten the Primer Punch.

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PRIMER TUBE SUPPORT (1)

PRIMER FEED TUBE (4 or 5) “SHOULDERED END DOWN”

SPRING (16)

SUB-PLATE (24)

PRIMER BODY (14)

PRIMER SLIDE (15)

ALIGNING PIN

CAP SCREW (11)

SUB-PLATE (24)

PRIMER SLIDE (15)

PRIMER BODY (14)

PRIMER FEED TUBE (4 or 5) “SHOULDERED END DOWN”

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PRIMER BODY (14)

PRIMER SEATER PUNCH (26)

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Step 7: Automatic Primer Feed Inspection

It is not necessary to install the primer tubes at this time to test your loader, but you must install the Primer Body (14). Lower the Primer Slide (15) so that is stays in place. See step 4A for instructions on installing the Primer Body (14).

At this point you should have installed a Shell Plate and the corresponding Primer Seater Punch (26) and Primer Slide (15) for the cartridge you are loading.

Step 8: Installing the Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure with Case Activated Powder Drop.

Figure 6: Lock-N-Load Powder Measure

UPPER ASSEMBLY

MEASURE ADAPTER

STATION 1

STATION 2

The Lock-N-Load Powder Measure combines with the Case Activated Powder Drop to mount on-top of the Lock-N-Load AP in station 2 or 3. The Lock-N-Load Powder Measure that was shipped with the press has been factory ﬁtted with the case activiated Powder Drop.

* This press comes packaged with the Standard Rotor & Standard Metering Insert and the Pistol Rotor & Pistol Metering Insert.

Refer to the Lock-N-Load Powder Measure and Case Activated Powder Drop instructions for cleaning and functionality. (These instructions are included).

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Step 9: Lock-N-Load® quick change bushing system

The Lock-N-Load system is based on the positive locking action of the bolt action riﬂe. Just like the bolt action riﬂe, the locking action is incredibly strong and simple.

Once the dies and the powder measure are adjusted for loading, these settings are locked in place by tightening the Lock Ring that is provided with all Hornady dies and powder measures.

How the Lock-N-Load® works:

LOCK-N-LOAD BUSHING

BUSHING/RECPTACLE

Figure 7: Hornady Lock-N-Load System

LOCK RING

LOCK-N-LOAD

LOCK-N-LOAD BUSHING THREADS ONTO STANDARD 7/8"-14 TPI RELOADING DIES.

•Insert the Lock-N-Load bushing into the press and turn it clock wise to lock it in place.

•Adjust the die to the desired position and lock the setting in place with the die’s lock ring.

Once Lock-N-Load bushings are installed, Dies and Powder Drop can be removed from the press with a quick counterclockwise turn. Since the Lock-N-Load bushing is locked in place, the dies and the Powder Drop remain set exactly as you left them.

For added speed and convenience, Hornady offers inexpensive Quick Change Powder Dies for use with the Case Activated Powder Drop.

Step 10: Die Mounting Instructions

For initial die cleaning and set-up instructions, please refer to the instruction sheet that came with your die set.

Please Note: The Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive with EZject™ System can use any brand of die.

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Step 11: Preparing to Load

Start with a single empty cartridge case and run it through all the loading stations (see Step 3 for details). This will allow you to check your adjustments. Refer to instructions provided with the die set for set up and proper adjustment.

• Sizing a case.

Make sure the sizing die is adjusted properly, and the de-priming pin knocks out the old primer.

• Seating a primer.

Check and make sure the Primer Slide (15) picked up a primer from the Primer Feed Tube (4 or 5).

When you cycle the press and the handle comes to a stop, you will have to push the handle away from you past

the stop to seat the primer. Push until it stops but don’t force it. Seating the primer requires a ﬁrm push.

Lower the handle of the press slowly to rotate the shell plate to start the next operation. If there is resistance on

the shell plate, the primer is improperly seated and not allowing the Shell Plate to rotate.

• Drop powder in the case using the case activated powder drop.

Verify the weight on a properly calibrated scale.

• Seat a bullet in the powder charged case.

Begin lowering the handle to rotate the shell plate to this station.

Place a bullet on top of the case and lower the handle the rest of the way. (You may need to position the bullet

over the case neck between your thumb and foreﬁnger until the bullet enters the alignment sleeve).

• Station 5. (Refer to illustration on page 6)

This station is used for a Taper Crimp Die when reloading pistol cartridges that headspace off the case mouth.

* Any manufacturer’s Taper Crimp Die will work in Station 5 with the AP’s EZject™ System.

Properly adjusted, a taper crimp die removes all case-ﬂare from the expander die without damaging or

squeezing into the bullet.

Lower the handler to advance the shell plate to the next station. The loaded round will rotate and contact the EZject System underneath the shell plate. This EZject™ System will automatically eject the loaded round from the press. Never force the handle. Measure the case for proper length and check the data in your reloading book.

When you are satisﬁed with the ﬁrst completed cartridge, repeat the process with another single case, advancing slowly from station to station until you eject the ﬁnished cartridge from the press with the case ejector.

After you are comfortable with the process, load the press with consecutive cases for reloading. Do not rush! After you advance the cases through each station, inspect everything to insure proper function. If anything looks out of place, or if you lose track of what you are doing, STOP! It’s safer to begin slowly than it is to assume you need to reload a large number of cartridges during each session. Don’t force the handle at any time, and be sure that all mechanical parts are properly lubed.

SAFETY NOTE: Be safe! Double check your powder loads at frequent intervals to insure the powder charge is working properly.

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Step 12: Adjusting the Auto Advance Mechanism

Figure 8: Pawl Adjustment

LEFT PAWL (32)

PAWL ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

RIGHT PAWL (32)

The Auto Advance Mechanism is fully adjusted at the Hornady factory and should not require further adjustment. If you feel your shell plate is not advancing properly, check all other options listed in this manual before attempting to adjust the mechanism’s pawls.

All adjustments should be made in extremely small increments.

Through everyday use, the pawls on your press may gradually wear and may need to be adjusted. Before making adjustments you should understand what each pawl does.

As the operating handle is lowered and raised through a complete cycle, each pawl engages the index wheel at the bottom of the press. The index wheel is connected through the driveshaft to the shell plate. As each pawl engages the index wheel it advances the shell plate either at the top or bottom of the cycle.

The right pawl (as you face the press) advances the shell plate as the ram travels up when the handle is pulled down. The left pawl advances the wheel on the down stroke of the handle and should advance the shell plate to the detent holes in the sub-plate. If the shell plate doesn’t advance enough on the down stroke of the ram, only the left pawl needs adjustment.

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The right pawl is too low if the shell plate stops short of the detent, which can be felt as you rotate the shell plate into place by hand in a clockwise direction. If the pawl is too high, you will feel a slight double click on the handle as the pawl disengages and the shell plate is locked into place by the detents.

The same is true for the left pawl which indexes on the up stroke of the handle (down stroke of the ram.) Likewise, if the plate doesn’t advance far enough on the up stroke of the ram, only the right pawl needs to be adjusted. Don’t assume that both pawls need adjusting.

Do only one pawl at a time to keep from becoming confused.

The height of each pawl determines how far the shell plate will advance when that pawl comes in contact with the indexing wheel. To adjust the pawls, increase the height of the chosen pawl to increase the advancement of the shell plate in that direction or decrease the height of the pawl to decrease the shell plate advancement in that direction.

There is a set screw on each pawl, refer to (Figure 8).

•Turnthesetscrewclockwisetolowerthepawl.

•Turnthesetscrewcounterclockwisetoraisethepawl.

Become familiar with these pawls from the onset and see how they operate. You will then ﬁnd it much easier to adjust the pawls, should you need to do so in the future.

MAINTENANCE OF THE LOCK-N-LOAD® AP

As with all machinery, proper routine maintenance will provide smooth operation and a longer life for your reloading press. Check all moving parts for dirt or spilled powder and remove with a clean shop rag.

Remove the primer slide, shell plate and clean the spilled powder under it. After cleaning, lubricate the sub-plate in the area of the detents, drive hub and sub-plate with one or two drops of light grade machine oil or Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner and Dry Lube. The primer slide is permanently lubricated and needs no oil.

Lightly lube the index wheel and pawls. Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner and Dry Lube is excellent to use here. It is a dry lube, so stray powder won’t stick to it while you’re reloading.

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TIPS FOR TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION

PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS

Powder dropping around case Correct bushing in place?

Powder drop tube and measure adapter clean? Bushing installed deep counter sink side up?

No primer in case Primer slide properly adjusted?

Correct primer punch installed? Primer slide spring in place? Correct primer slide installed? Primer body rotated counterclockwise when installed?

Shell Plate will not advance or does not index on station

Primer not fully seated? Pawls correctly adjusted? Make sure you have the latest shell plate version with the groove on the bottom side.

Cases do not feed into Dies Die mouths beveled? (If not, return to manufacturer for repair.)

Pawls timed correctly?

Gun powder is sticking in the powder measure, or inconsistent charge weights

Is the inside surface dry and clean? Try pouring a little powdered graphite thru the powder measure for lubricant. Rub the outside of the powder hopper with a dryer sheet to eliminate static.

Case retainer spring won’t fall off the shell plate or it is getting kinked

Is there a burr on the shell plate where the spring groove and the case location meet? Is there a burr on the sides of the slot on the sub-plate? (With a casefeeder, when you are setting up the timing, do not run the case into the spring if the spring is up on the shell plate.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Steps Page

Overview........................................................22

1: Disassemble ...........................................22

2: Assemble ................................................23

3: Operate and Adjustment.........................23

4: Precautions ............................................23

BILL OF MATERIALS

Item

(*)’s are for 50 BMG Powder Measure

Production

No.

Part Number

1 170405 1 HOPPER CAP

2 398520 1 HOPPER

3 392740 1 BODY

4 392719 2 SCREW BHSCS 10-32 X 3/8

5 392752 1 HANDLE ASSEMBLY

6 392741 1 ROTOR

7 392743 1 METERING PLUNGER

8 392742 1 SLEEVE

9 480083 1 O-RING 1/2 ID X 11/16 OD

10 392764 1 NUT LOCK METERING UNIT

11 392766 1 O-RING 1 1/2 ID X 1 5/8 OD

12 390702 1 SMALL DROP TUBE

13 390701 1 LARGE DROP TUBE

14 392760 1 MOUNTING BRACKET

15 390656 1 3/32” HEX WRENCH

16 O44000 1 LOCK RING

17 390653 1 1/8” HEX WRENCH

1* 392779 1 BODY 165-265

2* 392780 1 PLUNGER, HIGH CAPACITY

3* 480083 1 O-RING 1/2 ID X 11/16 OD

4* 392764 1 NUT LOCK METERING UNIT

5* 392777 1 ADAPTER

6* 392775 1 TUBE DROP

7* 398521 1 HOPPER

8* 390653 1 1/8” HEX WRENCH

9* 390656 1 3/32” HEX WRENCH

10* 390036 1 5/32” HEX WRENCH

Qty. Description

Lock-N-Load

Powder Measure

Charts

1. Bill of Materials of

Lock-N-Load Powder Measure ................21

2. Exploded view of

Lock-N-Load Powder Measure ................21

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