Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Automatic Press (095100) is a 5-station auto-indexing progressive reloading press with the Lock-N-Load quick-change bushing system, built to produce high volumes of handgun and rifle ammunition with smooth operation and fast caliber changeovers. This Hornady 095100 Lock-N-Load AP press includes an automatic priming system, case-activated powder drop, EZ-ject cartridge ejection, and a full-size powder measure so you can load a wide range of cartridges on one progressive platform.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 095100
- Press type: Lock-N-Load AP auto-progressive press
- Stations: 5-station die platform for standard 7/8-14 dies
- Indexing: Fully automatic indexing, half-step on upstroke and downstroke
- Bushing system: Lock-N-Load quick-change die bushings
- Priming system: Automatic priming with large and small primer slide and pickup tubes
- Powder system: Full-size Lock-N-Load powder measure with case-activated powder drop
- Ejection: EZ-ject system for 100 percent reliable finished-cartridge ejection
- Output potential: Up to about 500 rounds per hour with practiced operation
- Included items: Powder measure, rifle and pistol metering assemblies, case-activated powder drop, linkage, cartridge catcher, large and small primer pickup tubes, and five Lock-N-Load bushings
Special Features
- Five-station quick-change platform lets you run sizing, powder charging, powder check or expander, bullet seating, and crimping operations in one continuous cycle.
- Lock-N-Load bushing system allows you to twist dies in and out quickly without disturbing their settings, which speeds up caliber and setup changes.
- Auto-index design advances the shell plate smoothly on both upstroke and downstroke, reducing the chance of powder spillage and keeping the press motion balanced.
- EZ-ject system automatically kicks completed rounds into the case catcher without adjustment, avoiding the bent wires and timing issues common on older designs.
- Case-activated powder drop dispenses a charge only when a case is present under the measure, adding a layer of safety and reducing spilled or wasted powder.
Practical Benefits
- The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Automatic Press (095100) fits reloaders who want to move from single-stage or turret presses into true progressive production for both handgun and rifle ammo.
- With five stations and auto-indexing, you can incorporate safety checks and separate crimp operations while still maintaining high throughput for range, training, or competition ammunition.
- Quick-change bushings and metering inserts help you minimize downtime when switching from one caliber or load to another, which is especially useful if you support several common cartridges.
- The included priming and powder systems make the press close to turnkey once you add dies and shellplates, simplifying setup for a first progressive.
- If you are ready for a progressive platform that balances speed, flexibility, and smooth operation, the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Automatic Press (095100) is a proven platform for high-volume reloading.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |