Instruction Manual

Size and
De-Prime Die
Eject
Ammo
Feed
Case
LNL Powder
Drop with
PTX
Powder Cop
(optional)
Pistol
Bullet Feeder
Die
Taper Crimp/
Seating Die
Typical
Pistol Die Setup
on the Hornady
Lock-N-Load
Ammo Plant
Prime
Case
Size and
De-Prime Die
Eject
Ammo
Feed
Case
LNL Powder
Drop with
PTX
Seating
Die
Pistol
Bullet Feeder
Die
Taper
Crimp
Die
Alternate
Pistol Die Setup
on the Hornady
Lock-N-Load
Ammo Plant
Prime
Case
Size and
De-Prime Die
Eject
Ammo
Feed
Case
Lock-N-Load
Powder Drop
Seating
Die
Powder
Cop
(optional)
Open
Typical
Rifle Die Setup
on the Hornady
Lock-N-Load
Ammo Plant
Feed
Bullet
Prime
Case
Shell Plate
Refer to ASSEMBLY: AP PRESS Page 8 for instructions
on removing and installing the Shell Plate
When changing calibers on the Lock-N-Load
®
AP
™
Press, three components
may need to be changed or verified.
• Shell plate
• Dies
• Primer Components
Primer Slide
Primer Tube
Primer Punch
Determine which shell plate is required for your application
Refer to Appendix A for proper Shell Plate selection.
NOTE: 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.
Setup / Changeover of Auto Progressive Reloading Press
Determine the dies needed.
The Hornady Lock-N-Load
®
AP
™
Press is designed to use
Hornady dies as well as most other dies with a 7/8"-14 threaded
body. However, the characteristics of each die is different and
will determine the setup and capabilities of the press. For
example, using the Hornady Pistol Taper Crimp/Seating Die will
free up a station on the press so that a Powder Cop Die may be
used. Please see the various layout options below to help locate
your dies on the press.
Die Mounting Instructions
For initial die cleaning and individual die adjustment
instructions, please refer to the instruction sheet that came
with your die set.
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:
• Insert the Lock-N-Load
®
bushing into the press and turn it
clockwise 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.
Die Setup Configurations
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CHANGE-OVER