The Hornady Lock-N-Load® AP™ (Model 095100) is a 5-station progressive reloading press engineered for medium-to-high volume ammunition assembly. Operating entirely via manual mechanical leverage, the unit processes handgun and rifle calibres up to a maximum cartridge overall length (COL) of 3.4 inches (86.4 mm) and case lengths up to 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). It uses a half-step auto-indexing system that advances the shellplate half a stage on the upstroke and half on the downstroke, minimising powder spillage while producing up to 500 rounds per hour. Built on a cast alloy frame supported by a 2.0-inch (50.8 mm) diameter solid ram and Power-Pac linkage, the bare press weighs approximately 22 lbs (10 kg) and requires rigid mounting to a dedicated workbench.

Key Features

• Lock-N-Load® Quick-Change Bushings: Allows dies to be swapped across all 5 stations using a 1/8-turn twist without altering die depth settings.
• Half-Step Auto-Indexing: Distributes indexing motion equally across the handle's upstroke and downstroke to eliminate abrupt starts and reduce powder spillage.
• EZject™ Ejection System: Mechanically sweeps finished rounds off the shellplate without relying on wire ejectors (requires EZject-compatible shellplates with grooved undersides).
• Case-Activated Powder Drop: Automatically meters and dispenses powder only when a case is present, utilising interchangeable inserts for rifle and pistol loads.
• 100% Mechanical Operation: Requires zero mains electrical power or circuit boards, functioning independently of workshop electrical supplies.

Specifications

• Press Type: 5-station, auto-indexing progressive reloading press
• Model Number: 095100
• Ram Diameter: 2.0 inches (50.8 mm) solid ram
• Bare Unit Weight: ~22 lbs (10 kg)
• Assembled Dimensions: ~14 in (35.6 cm) W × 9.5 in (24.1 cm) D × 34 in (86.4 cm) overall H (~25.5 in above bench, ~9.5 in below bench)
• Die Compatibility: Standard 7/8"-14 thread dies (via Lock-N-Load bushings)
• Primer Tube Capacity: 100 primers
• Maximum Case Length: 2.5 inches (63.5 mm)
• Maximum Cartridge Overall Length (COL): 3.4 inches (86.4 mm)

Who is the Hornady Lock N Load Ap 5-Station Progressive Press With Ezject System for?

• IPSC and action pistol competitors — requires an auto-indexing 5-station progressive reloading press capable of running consistent, high-output batches up to 500 rounds per hour with a 100-primer feed tube capacity.
• High-volume rifle and handgun range enthusiasts — relies on the structural rigidity of a 2.0-inch (50.8 mm) diameter solid ram and a ~22 lbs (10 kg) cast alloy frame to reload standard centre-fire rounds up to a maximum 3.4-inch (86.4 mm) cartridge overall length.

Less suitable for: Load development requiring under 50 rounds or cartridges exceeding 3.4 inches (86.4 mm) in overall length, which are better served by a heavy-duty single-stage press, as well as ultra-high commercial production exceeding 1,000 rounds per hour, which requires an automated industrial-grade progressive press.