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Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Auto Charge Deluxe Reloading Kit
A Cabela's-exclusive kit that's ideal for beginning reloaders who want the speed of an automatic powder-dispensing unit in place of a standard electronic scale and powder measure. Kit includes a Lock-N-Load Classic Single-Stage Reloading Press. This reloading press pioneered quick die changeovers. The Lock-N-Load bushing system allows for super-fast bushing release, letting you change dies and set up quickly. Change dies, adjust, tighten a lock ring and you're set. Once dies are set for a specific load, you can remove and reinstall dies in seconds. An overbuilt, professional-grade, cast-aluminum frame and linkage ensure lasting service. The easy-grip, ball handle is long to increase leverage and reduce effort. The Power-Pac linkage and solid-steel arms multiply leverage to make sizing large cases easier. The high-strength alloy frame's unique angle gives you outstanding visibility and easy access to a cartridge in the press. An integrated Positive Priming System™ ejects spent primers at the top of the stroke, picks up a new primer and self-aligns to feed and insert the primer at the bottom of the stroke. You can also manually insert primers without having to raise the handle. All you'll need to get started are the dies, shell holders and cartridge components. This kit also includes:
Universal Loading Block
Chamfer/Deburr Tool
One Shot Case Lube
Hornady's Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 8th Edition
Powder Funnel
Handheld Priming Tool with additional primer tray
three Quick-Change Die Bushings
L-N-L Auto Charge Powder Dispenser
Primer Catcher
Positive Priming System and the following shell holders: No.1, No. 2, No. 5, No. 16 and No. 35.
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Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5 by
wickedhunters from
Good KitThanks Cabela's for putting this exclusive kit together!
Date published: 2017-04-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hidlr from
Happy reloadingAll that I expected and more very nice reloader
Date published: 2016-11-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
smasher from
Deluxe auto charge kitWith a name like Hornady you can't go wrong everything included in the kit is of good quality and you'll be making rounds in no time very easy to set up and understand I highly recommend this product. And with 500 free bullets it's a no-brainer
Date published: 2016-03-30
Rated 5 out of
5 by
susquehannahunter from
very good first single stage kitI really like the electronic powder dispenser. It is dispensing a charge while I am seating a bullet. If I shoot more pistol rounds than I am presently shooting, I will buy a progressive press, but this one meets my present needs for both 9mm and 357mag. For precision rifle, it works even better. I can load more rounds than I can shoot. I will continue to use a single stage for rifle. The press works well for both rifle and pistol. The drawbacks for the powder dispenser is that it often makes an overcharge. At least it alarms to let you know. The draw back for the press end is the priming system. The hand held primer does work but takes some getting used to. I bought the optional priming tubes, they work very well when the very fine adjustments are met; you may dump some primers on the floor while you are learning. Most of the time I simply prime one at a time. I use a de-priming die, then wash the cases in hot water with a little "he" detergent, swish it around for a couple of minutes then rinse. I clean the primer pocket with a pocket cleaning wire brush in my electric drill for rifle and some pistol. I have shot several hundred rounds of pistol with and without the pocket clean with no misfires. For bottle neck rifle, I de-prime, wash, (the cases are not like new, but they are not greasy) use "One Shot" lube to resize while I prime. I can then later charge and seat. For pistol, I also de-prime, wash as above, resize, flare and prime at the same time, then charge and seat.
Date published: 2016-03-17
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Inglysh from
high valueThe sale price on this made the purchase great math. I already had a progressive press and the auto-charge but was looking for a single stage press for accurate rifle reloads. Being in the market for a press, I'd considered all my options... and with some of the incentives that Cabelas had going on as well as available points I had on my card, add in the rebate for 500 bullets (I load 270 Win), the desire to supplement my Lyman manual with the Hornady (nosler is next) it made the decision extremely easy.
The press is... a press. It's much quicker to operate than the AP press when consistency is your main concern. Biggest thing for me to get this thing operating smoothly (as with the AP) was to bolt the legs of my bench and the table to the floors and walls of my basement. Once the platform is rock solid, it makes everything easier/smoother.
As far as the auto-charge, it is pretty accurate, but not fast... It is important to have the system on a level surface when loading. Neither of my benches are level so I built a small platform with adjustable legs that each of the chargers reside on so at least that surface is level. Common sense dictate that nothing touches the bench when you are weighing AND that there are no breezes. The charger works best when it has some time (15 minutes) to warm up. I weigh long-cut extruded powder for my rifle and with the right settings, I only get a handful of overcharges once I am set up. Note that if you have a phone/tablet/computer nearby it will throw off the weight on the charger. Best to keep anything with an electric field well away from them.
Hand primer works great... as one reviewer stated, best to have two shell holders so you don't have to move the one back and forth between the primer and press.
Be sure to read through the reloading manual, especially when it comes to measuring rifle rounds for your gun. The tip regarding bullet spacing off the lands significantly increased accuracy for me.
One shot is great - i use it even on the dies that don't require lube... makes everything so much easier.
I have a better powder funnel and chamfer/deburring tool. For some powders, the funnel may be just fine, however for extruded, the RCBS funnel seems to work much better (better flow rate). The chamfer/deburring tool is weak. I don't hate my hands and I don't want carpel tunnel... I use I high torque/low speed drill with these equivalent (threaded) tools mounted directly in the chuck.
As a bonus, the kit also came with a loverly metallic hornady sign... a very nice touch and I have it mounted to my bench.
This is definitely a strong buy.
Date published: 2015-09-14
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Nordlander from
Great value reloading packageThe components are all there except the dies. A great starting kit for reloading. I bought a single stage for quality not quantity of rounds made. The lock and load inserts are great for quick die changes without having to reset your dies each time.
Date published: 2015-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
pete125 from
great choiceIts a great piece of equipment. The directions for the powder dispenser is a little vague , however the dvd covers it. But it would be nice just to be able to pull out a booklet and look up something instead of fumbling thru a video
Date published: 2015-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jlud78 from
Great KitLove the auto charge. Watch the DVD on how to fine tune it as it will overcharge at some point if you dont. If you change some settings per the DVD instructions you will be all set. The quick change bushing system is awesome.
Sale price is great, 500 free bullets is a bonus.
Here is what else you will probably want:
Calipers, brass tumbler and media, case prep tools for reaming military crimped ammo, small back up scale....dies and components. An automated case prep center is well worth it if you have been sitting on large amount of brass like me.
If bolting to a bench, while waiting for it to arrive grab a couple 1/2 inch bolts, washers, and nuts to have them ready to go for the install.
