I was just doing some online research to help a reader with a question about cartridges and Hornady Lock-N-Load equipment, and found the following super-helpful chart (click to enlarge)
If you’ve ever been wondering what shellplate or shellholder you need for your Hornady Lock-N-Load press, this will get you sorted out in no time!
Thanks,
Gavin
If you are a fan of Hornady products, you’ll want to check out the wave of new products that Hornady just announced this month…
There’s a lot of new ammunition and products in this release, and I thought I’d focus on the new reloading products that are a part of this announcement. Here’s a quick summary:
Do you some times feel “in the dark” when you’re trying to see the powder level in your cases while reloading? This light strip will help shed some light on the subject! This product actually works on most reloading presses, plugs into any 110V outlet, and is easy to install because of the adhesive backing.
If you prefer the old-school dead-reliable balance beam type of scale, Hornady now makes a product you’ll want to check out- the Hornady Balance Beam Scale. You don’t even need batteries to use this scale!
Are you a fan of One-Shot products from Hornady? Well now you can use One-Shot to tumble clean cases! This tumbling media is corncob-based, and I find that this type of media is best for cleaning when you want a high luster, or to tumble off lube from cases that have just been sized. Available in a 76oz canister.
It’s always best to use the latest data when you’re reloading. Hornady has just updated their reloading manual, and it’s got new data that is helpful for the die-hard reloader. Here’s some information from the product page on Hornady’s website:
Reloaders will find the 9th Edition Hornady® Handbook of Cartridge Reloading an invaluable resource for their bench. You’ll find over 900 pages representing data of all the newest Hornady® bullets like the NTX®, GMX® and FTX®, plus longtime favorites like the V-MAX™, SST®, InterBond®, InterLock®, A-MAX®, XTP® and more. Each cartridge features applicable Hornady® bullets along with velocity/powder charts for quick and easy reference.
Cartridge additions include the 17 Hornet, 327 Federal, 356 Winchester, 5.56 NATO, 416 Barrett and 505 Gibbs. There is also expanded data on over 20 favorites like the 223 Rem, 300 Whisper, 308 Win, 25-06 and many more. A variety of propellants such as Power Pro Varmint, AR-Comp, CFE-223, among others have been added to many popular cartridges.
Look for these products at your favorite retailer soon! Want to know more about any of these products? Want to share your experiences with these products? Please leave a comment!
Thanks,
Gavin
One of the most important components when loading pistol ammunition is the dies that are used. Different die sets offer different features and finishes, so selecting the right dies can be a difficult purchasing decision for sure! So, please take a moment and let us all know what dies you prefer, and please leave a comment describing why!
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I’m excited to announce that I’ll be doing a complete round of full reviews on all 4 5-station progressive reloading presses in the first four issues of Northwest Gun Magazine! To start I’ll be covering the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP. In this article you’ll see what’s in the box (included), get a lowdown on features, read about strengths/weaknesses, learn about die station setups, and much much more. What’s great is that you’ll be able to read it all in one place in one full-length article.
If you’re interested in a progressive reloading press (or already have one and like to read about them ) you’ll want to check out this series!
You can get ready for the first issue by downloading the free preview of the magazine (PDF), and you can also subscribe to NWGUN updates!
Thanks everyone!
Gavin
In my last post, I included a video covering some of the basic features of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive 5-station reloading press. In this post, I’ll finish the overview of this reloading press with another video covering the case feed system, and demonstrating the press in operation.
I wanted to mention again that I’m publishing a full review of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP in Northwest Gun Magazine Issue #1, so if you are interested in more information about this press, you’ll want to check out the article for sure.
Thanks,
Gavin
