The Hornady Lock N Load Powder Drain Insert (Model #050125) is a mechanical reloading accessory designed to evacuate propellant directly from a powder hopper without unmounting the assembly from the bench or press tool head. Constructed from precision-machined steel with a silver finish, this drain sleeve replaces the standard metering assembly via the measure's push-button rotor release. Once inserted, its hollow internal channel routes loose powder down through the bottom drop tube directly into a storage canister, eliminating powder spillage across the press shell plate or workbench.

Key Features

• Direct Flow-Through Geometry: Channels loose powder charges out through the drop tube base directly into an external reservoir, bypassing the need to unclamp, unthread, or invert the hopper assembly.
• Push-Button Rotor Compatibility: Swaps directly with standard Hornady rifle and pistol metering inserts using the built-in spring-loaded push-button retention mechanism.
• Precision-Machined Steel Build: Fabricated from durable steel for repeated caliber transitions without wear on mechanical retention points.
• Fully Mechanical Operation: Requires 0W of electrical power, operating entirely by gravity and manual rotor positioning.

Specifications

• Model Number: 050125
• Material: Precision-machined steel
• Finish: Silver
• Power Requirements: 0W (completely mechanical)
• Packaged Weight: Under 150 grams (~5 oz)
• Hardware Interface: Hornady Lock-N-Load powder measure assemblies equipped with push-button quick-change rotors (including standard Lock-N-Load drops and Lock-N-Load Bench Rest Grade units)

Who is the Hornady Lock N Load Powder Drain Insert for?

• Reloaders using Hornady Lock-N-Load progressive or bench rest presses — empties propellant through a push-button rotor interface designed to fit Hornady Lock-N-Load powder measure units without removing the hopper from the press.
• Handloaders frequently changing powder types during reloading sessions — uses a mechanical drop-tube channel that operates on 0W of power to cycle residual propellant directly back into storage vessels during multi-caliber bench operations.

Less suitable for: Presses using fixed-cylinder assemblies, slide-bar mechanisms, or standalone digital trickler systems that feature built-in side or rear drain ports; these setups require their own proprietary integrated valves or dedicated slide-bar accessories.