The Hornady 020043 Case Lube Pad With Universal 50-Hole Reloading Tray is a two-in-one bench accessory designed for cartridge case preparation and workflow organization. Molded from durable red polymer, the unit houses an absorbent internal foam pad in the base for applying a controlled, uniform layer of liquid sizing lubricant to brass cases prior to full-length or neck resizing. The protective removable lid doubles as an inverted reloading tray with a universal stepped-hole pattern that supports up to 50 cartridges upright during powder charging, inspection, and bullet seating, while shielding the pad from workshop dust and brass shavings when closed.

Key Features

• Two-in-One Bench Design: Combines a manual case lubrication roll pad in the base with an inverted 50-hole reloading block in the lid to save bench space.
• Universal Stepped Holes: Accommodates 50 standard straight-wall or bottleneck rifle and pistol cases upright, including .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, standard belted magnums, and common handgun calibres.
• Controlled Lubricant Application: Internal foam pad accepts liquid sizing lubricants, allowing users to roll multiple cases under the palm to prevent stuck cases or hydraulic shoulder dents.
• Contamination Protection: Enclosed polymer lid keeps ambient bench debris, dust, and metal shavings off the oiled pad surface between reloading sessions.
• Passive Operation: Fully mechanical design requires no electrical power, cords, or batteries.

Specifications

• Manufacturer SKU: 020043 (20043)
• Capacity: 50 cartridge cases
• Construction: Molded polymer base and lid with internal absorbent foam pad
• Calibre Compatibility: Universal stepped design fitting standard modern rifle and handgun cartridges (e.g., .223 Rem/5.56, .308 Win, belted magnums, straight-wall pistol)
• Power Requirements: None (100% manual reloading tool)
• Primary Use: Manual liquid case lubrication and mid-process cartridge holding

Who is the Hornady Case Lube Pad & Loading Tray for?

• Precision rifle reloaders resizing bottleneck cases manually — benefits from manual palm-rolling across this case lube pad to apply a thin, controlled film of liquid lubricant, preventing stuck sizing dies and case shoulder dents before seating up to 50 cartridges in the lid.
• Low-to-medium volume handloaders seeking bench organization — provides an all-in-one solution that manages sizing lubrication and stages up to 50 cartridges upright in the integrated loading block for powder charging and inspection batches.

Less suitable for: High-volume progressive reloading exceeding hundreds of bulk rounds per hour, where aerosol spray lubricants applied in bulk tubs or automated case-feeder systems provide faster workflow processing than a 50-case manual roll pad.