The Hornady Lock-N-Load® Die Bushing 10 Pack (MPN: 44096 / 044096) provides a rapid-change interface for metallic cartridge reloading dies. Built from solid machined steel, each bushing features an internal 7/8"-14 TPI thread interface and a patented 6-lug external quick-change locking pattern with an integrated O-ring. Once a standard reloading die and lock ring are adjusted within the bushing, the entire unit can be locked into or removed from a compatible press with a quarter-turn, holding exact depth and alignment settings across repeated die swaps.

Key Features

• Quick-Change Operation: Allows reloaders to insert and lock dies into the press via a simple quarter-turn twist, eliminating the need to repeatedly thread and unthread dies.
• Setting Retention: Secures standard 7/8"-14 TPI dies so depth, seating, and sizing adjustments are preserved when switching between stages or calibres.
• 6-Lug Locking Design: Incorporates a patented 6-lug mechanical engagement with an integrated O-ring for positive lock-up and consistent alignment in the press receiver.
• Solid Steel Construction: Machined from solid steel for continuous workshop durability without requiring electrical power or external connections.
• Bulk 10-Pack Supply: Provides 10 individual bushings in a single package to outfit multiple die sets simultaneously.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 44096 / 044096
• Quantity: 10 individual bushings
• Material: Solid machined steel
• Internal Thread Interface: Standard 7/8"-14 TPI (threads per inch)
• External Interface: Patented 6-lug quick-change locking pattern with integrated O-ring
• Press Compatibility: Native Hornady Lock-N-Load press receivers (e.g., L-N-L Classic, L-N-L AP, Iron Press) or presses retrofitted with a 1-1/4"-12 female conversion adapter
• Power Requirements: None (purely mechanical)

Who is the Hornady Lock-N-Load Die Bushing 10 Pack for?

• High-volume metallic cartridge reloaders — needing to outfit a full production line, this 10-pack of die bushings supplies 10 individual quick-change units to pre-set sizing, expanding, seating, and crimping dies simultaneously across multiple tool heads or stages.
• Multi-calibre reloaders — swapping frequently between different standard cartridges, this reloading press die bushing system uses a standard 7/8"-14 TPI internal thread interface and a 6-lug quarter-turn mechanism to switch calibres in seconds without losing critical lock-ring alignment.

Less suitable for: Reloaders using oversized large-bore dies threaded in 1-1/4"-12 or 1-1/2"-12 for calibres such as .50 BMG; these setups require dedicated large-format reloading presses, or direct-thread operations on presses lacking a 1-1/4"-12 conversion receiver.