The Hornady Lock-N-Load Press Conversion Bushing (SKU: 044095) is a solid-steel mechanical adapter that converts standard threaded metallic reloading presses to Hornady's quick-change die system. By replacing the removable factory top bushing in a host press, this female insert allows standard 7/8″-14 dies fitted with male Lock-N-Load die bushings to be inserted or removed with a quarter-twist. Once adjusted, dies maintain precise depth and crimp settings across swaps, eliminating the need to re-adjust dies when changing calibres or reloading operations.

Key Features

• Quick-Change Functionality: Enables rapid tool-free die changes via the Hornady Lock-N-Load twist-and-lock female interface.
• Setting Retention: Preserves exact seating depth, neck sizing, and crimp adjustments on dies secured in male Lock-N-Load bushings across multiple reloading sessions.
• Direct Press Compatibility: Replaces the factory 1¼″-12 threaded top insert on compatible single-stage or turret reloading frames.
• Mechanical Construction: Fully unpowered, bench-mounted steel conversion component that installs using standard workshop tools, typically requiring a 1.5″ socket or wrench.

Specifications

• External Thread Size: 1¼″-12 TPI
• Internal Interface: Hornady Lock-N-Load die bushing geometry
• Weight: 0.266 lbs (~120 g)
• Die Compatibility: Standard 7/8″-14 reloading dies mounted in male Lock-N-Load bushings
• Power Requirements: None (mechanical)
• Package Contents: 1 female press conversion bushing insert

Who is the Hornady Lock-N-Load Press Conversion Bushing for?

• Reloaders using RCBS Rock Chucker presses with removable top bushings — threads directly into the press frame after unscrewing the factory adapter using its 1¼″-12 TPI external threading, converting the single-stage machine into a rapid-change Hornady Lock-N-Load reloading press conversion system.
• Reloaders using Redding Big Boss II presses seeking quick-change die capability — installs into the 1¼″-12 TPI threaded top opening with a standard 1.5″ tool, allowing this 0.266 lbs conversion bushing to eliminate the need to repeatedly thread and unthread 7/8″-14 dies during calibre changes.

Less suitable for: Press frames that have permanently machined 7/8″-14 threads lacking a removable 1¼″ sleeve, or applications requiring large-calibre 50 BMG and oversized proprietary dies; these applications require direct-thread 1¼″-12 or 1½″-12 heavy-calibre reloading presses.