HORNADY A3006 30-06 LOCK-N-LOAD MODIFIED A CASE

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Modified Case 30-06 Springfield (A3006) is a brass tool case for reloaders who use Hornady Lock-N-Load O.A.L. and Precision Gauges to set exact bullet seating depth in 30-06 rifles. This A3006 modified case for 30-06 Springfield works with those gauges so you can match cartridge overall length to your rifle’s chamber instead of relying only on manual data.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: A3006
• Cartridge: 30-06 Springfield
• Case family: Hornady Lock-N-Load Modified Case A Series
• Intended use: for use with Hornady Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauges
• Material: brass modified case
• Case body: manufactured to SAAMI 30-06 Springfield chamber dimensions
• Neck: neck made approximately 0.002 inch oversize to accept the same bullets you plan to load
• Case head: special fine thread at the head to attach directly to Lock-N-Load gauges and keep the case square in the chamber
• Quantity: one modified case per package

Special Features

• The A3006 modified case uses a fine threaded case head so it screws securely into Hornady gauges and stays aligned while you move the bullet up to the lands.
• The slightly oversize neck lets a 30-caliber bullet slip into the case mouth easily while maintaining light grip for smooth, repeatable movement during length checks.
• Hornady builds the A3006 to SAAMI specifications, giving you a chamber-realistic baseline for 30-06 Springfield instead of a generic test body.
• Interchangeable A Series modified cases like the A3006 let you use one Hornady gauge body across many calibers by swapping cases.

Practical Benefits

• The Hornady Lock-N-Load Modified Case 30-06 Springfield (A3006) gives you a repeatable way to find the cartridge length that fits your rifle’s freebore so you tune seating depth for accuracy rather than guessing from book lengths.
• Because the A3006 case works with compatible straight and curved Hornady gauges, it fits many 30-06 hunting and target rifles that accept the tool and lets you standardize your process across multiple guns.
• The brass construction and oversize neck let you test with the same bullets you intend to load, so the distance to the lands you measure transfers cleanly to your seating die setup.
• If you load 30-06 Springfield for hunting or all-around rifles, the Hornady Lock-N-Load Modified Case 30-06 Springfield (A3006) is a practical choice that helps your handloads match your chamber and perform the way you built them.