The Hornady Hi Capacity Meter Kit 80/265 (MPN 050126) is a mechanical powder measure metering assembly engineered specifically for the Hornady Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure. It enables high-volume propellant dispensing in a single handle stroke, removing the need to throw multiple stacked charges for large-capacity cases. Constructed from steel metering units paired with an extended clear polymer powder hopper and drop tube, this manual bench-mounted tool provides consistent charge distribution for heavy magnum and extreme long-range ammunition preparation.

Key Features

• Dual Metering Assemblies: Includes two dedicated steel inserts covering dispensing ranges of 80 to 180 grains and 165 to 265 grains.
• Single-Drop Efficiency: Dispenses charges up to 265 grains in a single mechanical drop to prevent inconsistencies common to multi-drop charge stacking.
• Extended Reservoir and Drop Tube: Lengthened clear polymer hopper increases powder volume between refills, while the transparent drop tube allows immediate visual monitoring of propellant flow.
• Manual Lock-N-Load Compatibility: Integrates directly into existing Hornady Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure assemblies without requiring external power, adapters, or electrical connections.

Specifications

• Product Name: Hornady Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure High Capacity Metering Assembly / Kit
• Model / MPN: 050126
• Dispensing Range: 80 to 265 grains
• Insert Calibrations: 80 to 180 grains (Insert 1); 165 to 265 grains (Insert 2)
• Minimum Operating Charge: 80 grains
• Maximum Single-Drop Limit: 265 grains
• Materials: Steel metering assemblies; clear polymer hopper and drop tube
• Packaging Dimensions: Approximately 38.1 cm L × 7 cm H (15.0" × 2.78")
• Power Requirements: None (manual mechanical operation)
• Compatibility: Hornady Lock-N-Load® Powder Measure assembly

Who is the Hornady Hi Capacity Meter Kit 80/265 for?

• Extreme Long Range Handloaders — Requires single-throw charge consistency for large-cased cartridges such as .408 CheyTac and .416 Barrett, utilizing the 80 to 180 grains or 165 to 265 grains capacity range of this powder measure metering assembly to eliminate stacked powder drops.
• .50 BMG Reloaders — Delivers the high propellant volume required for .50 BMG cartridges up to a 265 grains maximum single drop limit using a single stroke of this high-capacity metering assembly.

Less suitable for: Handloaders charging cases below the 80 grains lower threshold, such as standard hunting calibres or handguns, who require standard rifle metering inserts (15 to 100 grains) or dedicated pistol rotors; or applications exceeding 265 grains in a single charge, which require multi-drop metering or manual scale trickling.