You see the powder on the shelf or in the book, but what exactly is it best for? This time I’m taking a closer look at Hodgdon’s CFE BLK, a powder I’ve used in both rifles and handguns. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
Category: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Info Center
Wondering what shellplate you need for your Hornady Lock-N-Load press?
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, […]
Quick Tip: Indexing Your Dies
If you are reloading rifle ammunition on a progressive reloading press, you just may be one of those “attention to detail” kind of guys. Rifle reloaders tend to be a bit obsessive about their reloading supplies, equipment, and processes. But some times we overlook the simple details that can make a difference. If you’re loading […]
Powderfunnels.com universal powder-through expander Part II
Recently, I posted an overview of the powderfunnels.com universal powder through expander. In this post, I’ve created a video (thanks everyone for the suggestion) showing how it is installed in the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP powder measure, and briefly showing it in use to load 44 Magnum. The setup is basically the same regardless of whether […]
Lock-N-Load AP Specs
Overview Manufacturer Hornady Manufacturing Model Lock-N-Load AP Press Type Progressive Auto-Indexing Item code 95100 MSRP $499.54 Warranty Lifetime Year Introduced 1995 # of stations 5 (true stations) Maximum cartridge length 2.5″ case, 3.4″ COL Indexing Automatic, clockwise, 1/2 index increments, ball detent […]



































































