Hornady Lock-N-Load Case Feeder User Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
®
LOCK-N-LOAD
CASE
FEEDER
Table of Contents
ASSEMBLY ............................................................... Page 3
CHANGE-OVERS ................................................... Page 13
The Hornady® Lock-N-Load® Case Feeder is capable of feeding both pistol and
rifle cases. When changing cartridges refer to this section.
Feed Plate
Feed Tube
Pivot Adapter/Pivot Adapter Bushing
Drop Tube
V-Block
Adjustments
Case Feed Door Adjustment
TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................ Page 15
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See pages 4-5
Lock-N-Load® AP™ Case Feeder
OVERVIEW
Your new AP™ Case Feeder 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® Case Feeder
parts list and exploded view on the next two pages 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.
NOTE: 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
If your AP™ press has a cartridge box bracket that mounts
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on top of the press, it will need to be changed out for the
Main Bracket (42). To do this, unbolt the press from the
bench top, remove the old cartridge box bracket, and slide
the new Main Bracket under the press so the two raised
holes fit into the press mounting holes (see exploded view
for correct orientation). Re-mount the press to the bench
top using the same hardware that was previously used to
bolt the press down.
• 5/32" Allen wrench
• 3/16" Allen wrench
• Pliers or vise grips
• Small hammer
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ASSEMBLY
Assembling the 2-pc Square Tubing.
Place Lower Case Feeder Stand next to mounting holes on
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the back of the AP™ press to determine proper orientation of
the Lower Case Feeder Stand. Once the “top” of the Lower
Case Feeder Stand has been determined, place the Lower
Case Feeder Stand onto a block of scrap wood. Next insert
the Tube Connector into the Lower Case Feeder Stand until
the holes align. Place the Feed Tube Mounting Bracket onto
the Lower Case Feeder Stand so the Feed Tube Mounting
bracket is on the open end of the Tube Connector (see
photo). Place a ¼-20 x 1.5" bolt through the Feed Tube
Mounting bracket and Lower Case Feeder Stand and loosely
attach the flat washer, lock washer, and nut.
Place Upper Case Feeder Stand over the Tube Connector
until it touches the Lower Case Feeder Stand. Place a
¼-20 x 1.5" bolt through the Feed Tube Mounting bracket
and Upper Case Feeder Stand and securely attach the flat
washer, lock washer, and nut. Tighten the lower nut in the
Lower Case Feeder Stand.
Attach assembly onto AP™ Press.
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Tube connector
Lower
Case
Feeder
Stand
CORRECT ASSEMBLY
Upper Case
Feeder Stand
INCORRECT ASSEMBLY
Tube connector
Feed Tube
Mounting Bracket
ASSEMBLY: CASE FEEDER
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Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive (AP™) Case Feeder
PARTS LIST
Production
ASSEMBLY
Item No.
1 398441 1 Case Feed Bowl
2 398 313 4 10-32 x ¾ FHSCS
4 398445 4 8-32 x 3/4 Screw
5 398443 1 Case Feed Funnel Front
6 398375 2 4-40 Hex Head Lock Nut
7 398333 1 Micro Switch
8 398442 1 Case Feed Funnel Back
9 398376 2 4-40 x 5/8 BHSCS
10 398332 1 Rocker Switch
11 398331 1 Motor
12 398444 1 Motor Cover
13 398320 1 Feed Tube-Large
14 398321 1 Feed Tube-Small
15 398303 1 Feed Tube End-Large
16 398446 1 Feed Tube Mounting Bracket
17 396440 2 Lock Ring
18 398298 1 Pivot Adapter
19 398290 1 Pivot
20 398310 1 1/4 - 3/4 Shoulder Bolt
21 398311 1 3 /0 x 3/4 Taper Pin
22 398305 1 Drop Tube-Large
23 398288 1 Spring, Torsion
24 398317 1 Push Rod
25 398371 1 Push Rod Tip
26 390178 3 1/4-20 Hex Head Nut
27 398349 1 Push Rod Bushing
28 398364 1 10 x 1/2 Sheet Metal Screw Pan Head Phillips
29 398344 1 Pivot Body
30 398363 1 Push Rod Spring
31 398343 1 Cam Wire Support
32 398425 1 E Clip 1/4
33 398373 1 Push Rod Nut
34 398372 1 Push Rod Lower
37 398285 1 Case Feed Door Adjustment
38 398291 1 Case Slide
Part No. Qty. Description
Item No.
Production
Part No. Qty. Description
39 398307 1 Case Slide Rod Guide
40 398308 1 Case Slide Rod Guide Spring
41 392011 2 10-32 Hex Head Nut
42 398289 1 Main Bracket
43 398299 1 Cam Wire
47 398321 2 1/4-20 x 125 SHCS
48 390128 5 1/4 Flat Washer Zinc Plated
49 3920 31 2 1/4" Lock Washer
50 398304 1 Feed Tube End-Small
51 398300 1 Pivot Adapter Bushing
52 398301 1 Pivot Bushing
53 398306 1 Drop Tube-Small
54 095310 * Case Feed Plate-Small Pistol
55 095312 * Case Feed Plate-Large Pistol
56 095314 * Case Feed Plate-Small Rifle
57 095 316 * Case Feed Plate-Large Rifle
58 059100 * AP Press
59 398346 1 10-24 x 1/2 SHCS
60 398293 1 V-Block #1
61 398297 1 V-Block #2
62 398294 1 V-Block #3
63 398292 1 V-Block #4
64 398295 1 V-Block #5
65 398296 1 V-Block #6
66 398324 1 Plastic Feed Tube Small Bushing
67 390651 2 3 /16" Flat Washer SAE
68 390 410 1 10-24 x 1/4 BHCS
69 398370 1 Case Feed Bowl Bushing
70 398388 3 1/4-20 x 150 SHCS
71 39 8416 1 O-Ring 7/8 OD, 11/16 ID
73 398302 * Intermediate Drop Tube
74 398 447 1 Case Feeder Stand 2-PC Upper
75 398449 1 1" Square Tube Connector
76 398448 1 Case Feeder Stand 2-PC Lower
Optional Accessories: Sold Separately
*
No-Risk Lifetime Warranty
All Hornady reloading tools and accessories are warranted against material defects and workmanship for
the life of the product. Simply stated – if it breaks, we’ll repair it or replace it at no charge (at Hornady
Manufacturing Company’s option).
Hornady reloading tools and accessories are warranted against defective materials and workmanship only.
This warranty is void if the product (1) has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper
service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship; or (2) has been altered or repairs have been made or
attempted by other than authorized factory personnel; (3) is used commercially; or (4) has been altered or defaced in any way.
This warranty supersedes all other warranties for Hornady products either written or oral. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
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ASSEMBLY: CASE FEEDER
Lock-N-Load® AP™ Case Feeder
EXPLODED VIEW
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY: CASE FEEDER
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Attaching the Square Tubing to the
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Square Tubing
frame of the AP™ Press.
Place the ¼" Flat Washers (48) on the ¼-20 x 1 ¼" Socket
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Head Cap Screw (SHCS) (47).
Place one SHCS through the Square Tubing (49) and thread
ASSEMBLY
into the Frame.
Repeat for the second Screw.
Tighten both screws down using a 3/16" Allen wrench.
Head Cap
Screw
¼-20 1 ¼" Cap Screw (Full Size)
Adding the Case Slide on to the
Sub-Plate
Assemble the Case Slide by placing the Spring (40) in the
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relief of the Slide and hooking the relief of the Guide (39) onto
the end of the Spring. Slide the Guide forward and compress
the Spring until the Guide fits into the pocket. You may need
to hold the Guide and Spring into the Slide with your finger as
you slide the assembly back onto the “Sub-Plate.”
Inserting the Cam Wire into the
Assembly.
Raise the Ram to the top of the stroke.
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Screw one #10-32 Hex Nut (41) onto the Cam Wire (43)
approximately 1" from the end.
Place one of the #10 Flat Washers (67) onto the Cam Wire.
From the bottom of the Sub-Plate, slide the non-threaded
end of the Cam Wire through the slot of the Sub-Plate and
through the Case Slide (38).
Place the threaded end of the Cam Wire through the hole of
the tab on the Main Bracket.
Place the other Flat Washer and Hex Nut onto the bottom of
the Cam Wire and tighten finger tight.
Lower the Ram.
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Case Slide
Flat Washer
Spring
Guide
Sub-Plate
Cam Wire
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Hex Nut
Flat Washer
ASSEMBLY: CASE FEEDER
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