Hornady Lock-N-Load Ammo Plant Manual de usuario

LOCK-N-LOAD®AMMO PLANT• Auto Progressive (AP™) Reloading Press• Powder Measure & Case Activated Powder Drop• Case Feeder• Pistol Bullet FeederOWN

Installing the Primer Tube HousingSlip the threaded end of the Primer Tube Housing (6) over the Primer tube and onto the Primer Body.Screw the Primer

Item No.Production Part NumberQty. Description1 170405 1 HOPPER CAP2 398520 1 HOPPER3 392740 1 BODY4 392719 2 SCREW BHSCS 10-32 X 3/85 392752 1 HANDLE

Item No. Production Part NumberQty. Description1 392721 2 BHSCS 10-32 X 1.002 392708 2 MOUNTING CLAMP3 392710 1 ROTOR ARM4 392719 5 BHSCS 10-32 X 3/85

The Case Activated Powder Drop helps make reloading faster and easier than ever before. It automatically activates and dispenses a charge with every p

Remove the Lock Nut, O-Ring and Sleeve from the Metering Plunger. Spray all metal parts liberally with Hornady® One Shot® Gun Cleaner and Dry Lube. Be

Final Powder Measure Assembly Insert the Powder Drop Tube into the lower assemblyConnect the Link (8) to Lower Assembly by sliding the Link over the T

Item No.Production Part No. Qty. Description1 398441 1 Case Feed Bowl2 398313 4 10-32 x ¾ FHSCS4 398445 4 8-32 x 3/4 Screw5 398443 1 Case Feed Funnel

Lock-N-Load® AP™ Case FeederEXPLODED VIEWASSEMBLY- 17 -ASSEMBLY: CASE FEEDER

Lock-N-Load® AP™ Case FeederOVERVIEWYour new AP™ Case Feeder has been packaged to insure minimal vibration and damage during transportation.Remove all

Adding the Case Slide on to the Sub-PlateAssemble the Case Slide by placing the Spring (40) in the relief of the Slide and hooking the relief of the

Items included with your Lock-N-Load® Ammo PlantSee pages 4-5See pages 4-5See pages 11-12See pages 16-17See pages 16-17See pages 26-27See pages 16-17

¼-20 x 1 ½" Cap Screw (Full Size)¼-20 x 1 ½" Cap Screw (Full Size)Case Escapement Backet Assembly. Put a ¼" Flat Washer on the ¼-20 X 1

Installing the V-Block onto the case slide.With the Ram at the bottom of the stroke (idle position), set the V-Block onto the Case Slide (38).Refer t

Set the Pivot (19) on top of the Pivot Block (29). Make sure you line up the under cut in the bottom of the pivot with the Torsion Spring (23). The le

Pivot AdapterPlace the Pivot Adapter on top of the pivot for rifle cases. Refer to page 45 for proper Pivot Adapter.14151415Feed Tube EndPlacing the Fe

Feed Tube EndPush RodFeed TubeSelect the proper Feed Tube and insert it in the top of the Feed Tube End. If you select the Feed Tube End, you will hav

Placing the Feed Bowl Hopper on the AssemblySelect the Case Feed Plate for your application. Refer to page 45.To install the Case Feed Plate, place F

Item No.Production Part No. Qty. Description1 392011 3 Nut Hex 10-32 Zinc2 399209 1 Steel Knurled Thumb Screw3 399213 1 Tube Spring Clamp4 399210 1 BH

Lock-N-Load® AP™ Pistol Bullet FeederEXPLODED VIEWASSEMBLY- 27 -ASSEMBLY: PISTOL BULLET FEEDER

Lock-N-Load® AP™ Pistol Bullet FeederOVERVIEWYour new Lock-N-Load® AP™ Pistol Bullet Feeder has been packaged to ensure minimal vibration and damage d

Mounting the Bullet Feeder to the Bench Refer to Appendix B for the template.Place the template on the table in the location you would like to mount

Table of ContentsASSEMBLYAP™ Press ... Page 4Powder Measure ...

Place a ¼-20 X 2 SHCS Bolt (30) with one ¼" Flat Washer (31) thru the bottom hole of the Bullet Feed Hopper and the Square Tubing Mounting Bracke

Place a ¼" Flat Washer (31) over the end of each of the two Bolts just previously place through the Bullet Feed Hopper and Square Tubing Mounting

Install the wipers as with one Wing Nut (25) installed on the outside of the Bullet Feed Hopper on the Wiper Screw (24).Loosen the wing nuts.Place two

Insert the Drop Funnel (5) into Tube Spring Clamp (3). You will want the front edge (outside edge) of the Drop Funnel as close to the Bullet Feed Whee

The Hornady Lock-N-Load® AP™ utilizes a high strength aluminum alloy frame with a compound linkage system which operates the 2" diameter cylindri

2 – Flat Washer3 – Shell Plate5 – Drive Hub6 – Sub PlateEZject4 – Retainer Spring Groove1 – Shell Plate Retainer BoltPrimer Filler Tube(Large or Small

Preparing to LoadTo begin reloading, start with a single empty cartridge case and run it through all of the loading stations. This will allow you to c

Adjusting the Auto Advance MechanismThe Auto Advance Mechanism is fully adjusted at the Hornady factory and should not require further adjustment. In

Size and De-Prime DieEject AmmoFeedCaseLNL Powder Drop with PTXPowder Cop(optional)Pistol Bullet Feeder DieTaper Crimp/ Seating DieTypical Pistol Die

Changing Primer ComponentsWhen changing from a large primer to a small primer (or vice versa), you need to change the Primer Feed Tube Primer Slide an

Item No.Production Part No. Qty. Description1 398318 1 Support Primer Tube2 398356 1 Tube Primer Pickup, Large3 398355 1 Tube Primer Pickup, Small4 39

When changing cartridges, three components on the Powder Measure may need to be changed or verified.• Powder type in the hopper.• Metering Insert and

392700 392701 392702 392703Universal Pistol Powder Sleeve#1 Powder Sleeve #2 Powder Sleeve 17 Cal. Powder SleeveMost Pistol Cases* 7mm to 45 Cal. Rifle

Insert a case into the shell plate under the powder measure and operate the handle to raise the ram to its highest position. Lower the Powder Measure

6565Unscrew the other cap screw until approximately two threads are showing.Holding the PTX Powder Measure Stop, unscrew one of the cap screws until t

89108910Place an empty, primed case into the station of the shell plate that will rotate to the powder measure. Raise the ram which will cycle the pow

Base DiameterV-BlockFeed PlateFeed TubeFeed Tube EndPivot Adapter BushingDrop TubeSmall Pistol(9mm, 40 S&W, etc.)<0.43".27" – .30&qu

Cap ScrewAdjusting the Cam WireThe Cam Wire determines the timing of the Case Feed Slide and must be adjusted to allow the case to easily slide into t

Setup / Changeover of the Lock-N-Load® Pistol Bullet FeederThe Hornady® Lock-N-Load® Pistol Bullet Feeder is capable of feeding most pistol bullets. W

Adjusting the Top WiperThe Top Wiper is intended to remove nose heavy bullets that do not fall off when pointed nose down on the Bullet Feed Plate . P

Bullet Feed Die Set UpDisassemble the die and lay the parts out on a flat surface.Degrease every part of the die.Reassemble the die as you took it apar

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Troubleshooting the Lock-N-Load® Ammo PlantTips for Trouble-Free Operation of the Lock-N-Load® AP™ PressProblems SolutionsPowder dropping around case•

APPENDIX AAPPENDIX A- 51 -Rifle Dies & Reloading Essentials (Reference Chart)Rifle CartridgeBullet Diameter (inches)Die SetDie SeriesFull-Length

Rifle Dies & Reloading Essentials (Reference Chart)Rifle CartridgeBullet Diameter (inches)Die SetDie SeriesFull-Length Size DieSeating DieExpande

Rifle Dies & Reloading Essentials (Reference Chart)Rifle CartridgeBullet Diameter (inches)Die SetDie SeriesFull-Length Size DieSeating DieExpande

Pistol Dies & Reloading Essentials (Reference Chart)Pistol CartridgeBullet Diameter (inches)Die SetDie SeriesFull-Length Size DieSeating DieExp

100% sizeAPPENDIX B - TEMPLATE Lock-N-Load® AP™APPENDIX B

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Lock-N-Load® AP™ Reloading PressOVERVIEWYour new Lock-N-Load® Auto Progressive (AP) Reloading Press has been packaged to insure minimal vibration and

Mounting the Lock-N-Load® Auto ProgressiveYour work area should be well lit and have plenty of room for your reloading accessories. Your Hornady Lock

456Determine which shell plate is required for your applicationRefer to Appendix A to determine the correct shellplate.Installing the Shell PlatePut a

Automatic Primer Feed Assembly Installing the Primer Slide, Large or SmallLower the handle.Place the Primer Slide (15) flat side up in the groove on th