Hornady Lock-N-Load AP User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

LOCK-N-LOAD

AP™

RELOADING

PRESS

Table of Contents

ASSEMBLY

AP Press ......................................................................... Page 3

Powder Measure .............................................................. Page 10

OPERATIONS .......................................................... Page 15

CHANGE-OVERS

Refer to this section when changing calibers on the Lock-N-Load® AP™ Press

AP Press ......................................................................... Page 19

Shell Plate Die Set Primer Components

Primer Slide Primer Tube Primer Punch

Powder Measure ............................................................. Page 21

Changing Powder Metering Insert/Rotor Powder Sleeve/PTX Expande

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Lock-N-Load® AP Press ................................................... Page 26

Shell Plates .................................................................... Page 26

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A

Dies & Reloading Essentials Sizing Chart ............................... Page 27

APPENDIX B

Lock-N-Load® AP Press Mounting Template ............................ Page 31

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ASSEMBLY: AP PRESS

Lock-N-Load® AP Reloading Press

OVERVIEW

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 (see page 2) and spread them out over a large ﬂat surface. Refer to the Lock-N-Load® AP™ Reloading

Press parts list and exploded view on the next two pages 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)

• 1/8" Hex Wrench (included)

• 5⁄32" Hex Wrench

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Electric Drill

• 5/16" Hex Wrench

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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® Auto Progressive (AP) Reloading Press

PARTS LIST

Production

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Item No.

1 398 318 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 Lock-N-Load® AP Bracket

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

10 398359 1 Primer Follower

11 392338 1 Screw, SHCS 10-24 X 1/2

12 Shell Plate (Sold Separately)

13 392455 1 Bracket Box Cartridge

14 398 319A 1 Housing Body Primer Tube

Part No. Qty. Description

392218 1 Primer Slide, Large Assembly

392219 1 Primer Slide, Small Assembly

392336 1 Spring Primer Slide

392363 1 Spring Case Retainer

398695 1 AP Breakaway Cam Wire

398698 1 Nut, 8-32

190216 1 Frame

392368 6 Clip C, C-50

480039 1 Box Catcher

392408 2 Lock-N-Load® AP™ Link

398309T 1 Sub Plate

398505 1 Primer Seater Punch, Small

398507 1 Primer Seater Punch, Large

392467 1 Spring Counter Balance

Item No.

Production

Part No. Qty. Description

392345 1 3/8 Flat Washer SS

392355 1 Drive Hub

392356 1 Drive Shaft

392231 2 Screw, BHSCS 8-32 X 3/8

392344A 2 Pawl

392423 2 Spring Pawl

392306 2 Dowel Pin 1/8 X 1/2

392221 2 Screw, FHCS 1/4-28 X 3/8

290029 1 Spent Primer Tube

398163 1 Ram Assembly

398422 3 Grease Zerk™

392343 1 Toggle

392340 1 Pin Yoke

392424 5 Spring Washer

392417 2 Pin Link Toggle

390027 1 Nut Jam, 5/8-18

390657 1 Handle

480003 1 Knob

392358A 1 Index Wheel

390081 2 Clip E 1/2

392302 5 Lock-N-Load® Bushing, Male

392303 5 Lock-N-Load® Bushing O-Ring

392365 1 Spent Primer Tube, Plastic

392301 5 Lock-N-Load® Bushing, Female

398697 1 Breakaway Cam Plunger

398696 1 Breakaway Cam Wire Spring

9987 1 DVD

We guarantee every one of our reloading tools and accessories for life

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. Hornady electronic components are covered by a one-year warranty from the date of purchase.

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

ASSEMBLY

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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™

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should be mounted securely 2 1/4" from the edge of a solid level bench and 3.75" apart and at least 16" from the nearest wall.

Use the template found on the last page and a hole punch to help locate each hole. (Check for obstructions on or below the

bench before you drill any holes.)

Place cartridge catcher bracket under press, line up holes in press

with holes in bracket.Insert and ﬁrmly tighten both bolts.

Mount the press using two 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 ﬁrmly tighten both bolts.

Thread the press Handle into the Toggle at the bottom of the press

and tighten the Jam Nut using a 15/16" wrench.

Handle

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Jam Nut

Toggle

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Determine which shell plate is required for your application

Refer to Appendix A to determine the correct shellplate.

Installing the Shell Plate

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

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Shell Plate

Sub-Plate

Align the Shell Plate (12) with the keyed Drive Hub.

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).

Gently tighten the bolt using a 5/16" Allen wrench. DO NOT over-tighten bolt, as It may damage Drive Hub or Pawls.

Stretch the Case Retainer Spring (17) around the Shell Plate (12).

While cycling the Press, push the Case Retainer Spring into the relieved area on the Sub-Plate.

Drive Hub

Retainer Bolt

Flat Washer

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

Removing the Shell Plate

Use a 5/16" Allen wrench to remove the Bolt and shell plate. If the bolt is over tightened, use the Hornady Lock-N-Load® Deluxe Die Wrench (Item No. 396495 sold separately) to hold the shell plate while loosening the Bolt. This will prevent damage to the Drive Hub and/or Pawls.

Case Retainer Spring

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Automatic Primer Feed Assembly

Installing the Primer Slide, Large or Small

Lower the handle.

Place the Primer Slide (15) ﬂat side up in the groove on the

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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 to the Sub-Plate 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.

Installing the Primer Punch Assembly,

Large or Small

Raise the Ram to the top of the stroke.

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

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

Installing the Primer Tubes

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

Primer Slide

Spring

Sub Plate

Primer Seater Punch

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Primer Tube

Primer Body

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Installing the Primer Tube Housing

Slip the threaded end of the Primer Tube Housing (6) over the Primer tube and onto the Primer Body.

Screw the Primer Tube Housing on to the Primer Body (14) clockwise: tighten very lightly. Lower the handle.

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Primer Tube

Housing

Primer Tube Support installation

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

Primer Tube

Support

Assembly of the Lock-N-Load® AP Press is now complete. Please proceed to the Powder Measure assembly section on the next page.

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Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure

PARTS LIST

Item

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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

Qty. Description

EXPLODED VIEW

Precautions for the Powder Measure:

• Always change the metering units with the handle and the metering unit in the horizontal position, and after you have dropped the charge. If you allow the Handle to fall while changing units, you will drain the Hopper.

• Be sure that you have the proper Lock-N-Load® device locked in place, before operating.

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• Always verify your charges with a scale before loading.

• Any moisture in the unit will cause powder to stick, and charge weights will vary dramatically.

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ASSEMBLY: POWDER MEASURE

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