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HOW LOCK-N-LOAD
®
WORKS
The Lock-N-Load
®
Reloading System is Hornady’s unique
bushing system that lets you change dies with a simple
flick of the wrist. With Lock-N-Load
®
technology in your
reloading press, you can stop loading, change dies, and
start loading another caliber in seconds. If you load more
than one caliber, Lock-N-Load
®
will dramatically speed up
your reloading efforts.
This unique technology is featured on our Lock-N-Load
®
Iron Press™, Lock-N-Load Classic™ and Lock-N-Load
®
AP™
(Auto Progressive) reloading presses.
The Hornady Lock-N-Load
®
system is as easy
as 1-2-3:
1
Insert the Lock-N-Load
®
die bushing into the press
bushing and lock it into place with a twist. The six locking
lugs on the die and press bushings will hold it securely
in position.
2
Insert your standard die into the Lock-N-Load
®
Bushing.
3
Adjust the die to the proper position and lock your setting
into place with Hornady’s unique Sure-Loc
™
lock ring.
To change calibers, simply twist the die counter-clockwise,
remove die and insert your next preset Lock-N-Load
®
die
and bushing. Because they remain locked in their
Lock-N-Load
®
Bushings, your dies will remain exactly as
you set them. The positive locking action of the
Lock-N-Load
®
Bushings holds the dies in rock solid, perfect
alignment. Once you try Lock-N-Load
®
from Hornady,
you’ll NEVER want to go back to your old system.
Six Locking Lugs
The combination of the six lugs and the close tolerance of
the tooling firmly grip the die bushing in place in the press
for maximum rigidity and accuracy in reloading.
Rubber O-Ring on Die Bushing
The O-ring on our die bushings gives you a better feel when
the die is inserted and holds the die tight against
the locking lugs to prevent accidental loosening.
Lock-N-Load
®
Bushing System Patent #6,481,916
Shell Holder Platform Patent #7,395,746
