Will the Hornady Large Primer Punch Part #390035 work with small rifle or pistol primers?

No, this specific punch is engineered exclusively for Large Rifle and Large Pistol primers with a nominal diameter of approximately .210 inches. If you are reloading calibres that use small primers, such as .223 Remington or 9mm Luger, you will need to switch to the Hornady Small Primer Punch Part #390034.

Which specific Hornady presses are compatible with this primer punch?

The Hornady Large Primer Punch Part #390035 is designed specifically for Hornady single-stage reloading presses that utilize the Positive Priming System, most notably the Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Single Stage Press. It fits directly inside the press primer arm assembly and is not compatible with progressive press feed slides or handheld priming tools.

Do I need any special permits or licenses to purchase this reloading component in Australia?

No, replacement reloading press parts like primer punches are non-restricted mechanical accessories in Australia. Unlike live primers, propellant powder, or finished ammunition, this product does not require any firearms registry licensing, police permits, or electrical safety certifications.

What maintenance is required to ensure long-term reliability of this hardened steel punch?

Because this component is manufactured from precision-machined hardened steel, it requires basic dry indoor storage and light anti-corrosion lubrication to prevent surface rust during extended storage. Keeping the punch clean of any residual tumbling media or carbon buildup will ensure consistent primer seating depth over thousands of rounds.

Large Primer Punch - Hornady 390035

The Hornady Primer Punch - Large (MPN: 390035) is an OEM replacement mechanical reloading component manufactured from precision-machined hardened steel. Designed as an integral part of Hornady’s Positive Priming System (PPS), this sub-ounce pin-and-base assembly measures under 2 inches in length and mounts inside the primer arm mechanism of compatible single-stage presses. It provides flat, uniform seating leverage to seat primers below flush in centerfire cartridge primer pockets, preventing high primers and ignition failures during batch reloading operations.

Key Features

OEM Positive Priming System Component: Functions as a direct drop-in replacement part inside the press swing-arm assembly alongside the Large Primer Cup (#390006) and primer cup spring (#390007).
Precision Hardened Steel: Machined from hardened steel to resist deformation, bending, and wear during repetitive on-press priming strokes.
Below-Flush Seating: Delivers square mechanical leverage against primer cups to seat primers consistently below the cartridge case head across batch operations of 50 to 200 rounds.
Fully Mechanical Operation: Requires no external power supply or electrical connections for manual, on-press priming at the ram stroke.

Specifications

Brand: Hornady
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 390035
Product Type: Mechanical primer seater punch
Material: Precision-machined hardened steel
Primer Size Compatibility: Large Rifle and Large Pistol primers (nominal diameter of approximately .210 in / 5.33 mm)
Press Compatibility: Hornady single-stage presses utilizing the Positive Priming System (PPS), principally the Lock-N-Load Classic Single Stage Press
Physical Dimensions: Under 2 inches in overall length; sub-ounce component weight

Who is the Hornady Primer Punch - Large for?

Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Single-Stage Press Owners — Installs directly into the factory Positive Priming System arm to replace lost, bent, or worn primer punches, maintaining single-stage on-press seating capability for .210-inch (5.33 mm) diameter large primers.
Handloaders Reloading Large Rifle or Large Pistol Cartridge Calibres — Delivers flat, mechanical seating leverage sized specifically for standard .210-inch (5.33 mm) primer pockets to eliminate high primers in centerfire brass.

Less suitable for: Cartridge brass utilizing .175 in (4.45 mm) Small Rifle or Small Pistol primers, which require a small primer punch, or high-volume reloaders operating progressive press feed slides or handheld priming tools that require slide-compatible or tool-specific priming assemblies.

SKU	HN42885LP
Model #	390035
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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