Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive Case Feeder OPERATION MANUAL
Table of Contents Steps Page Overview.....................................................................................................................4 List of required hand tools ..........................................................................................4 1: Mounting the Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive with Case Feeder ........................5 2: Changing the sub-plate ..........................................................................................
Table of Contents Cont. Charts 1. Caliber change over chart ......................................................................................17 2. Shell plate selection chart ......................................................................................19 3. Case feed wheel selection chart .............................................................................24 4. Trouble free operation............................................................................................27 5.
Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive Your new AP Case Feeder has been packaged to insure minimal shifting and damage during transportation. Remove all the parts from the shipping box and spread them out over a large flat surface. Refer to the parts list on pages 28-29 to make sure all necessary parts are identified. The manual provides step-by-step instructions and suggestions that make set-up and operation easy and understandable.
Step 1: Mounting the Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive with Case Feeder Figure 1: AP with main bracket. • Your work area should be well lit and have plenty of room for your reloading accessories. Your Hornady Lock-N-Load AP should be mounted securely to the edge of a solid level bench approximately 2 ¼” from the center of holes to the front edge of the table when using the optional case feeder. • While facing the bench and using the Main Bracket (#42) for a pattern, mark and drill the mounting holes.
Step 2: Changing the Sub-Plate. (This step is necessary only if you are installing the case feeder to an existing press, with a serial number lower than 07000.) The new Sub-Plate (Part Number 398309) is sold separately. The new priming system (Part Number 095210) is also sold separately for presses with serial # prior to 07000. • Raise the Eject Wire (#46) to move it out of the way. • Use a 9/16” end wrench to remove the bolt holding down the shell plate and remove the shell plate.
• The Ram can be blocked into place by inserting the handle of a medium sized screw driver between the “Toggle” and the “Yoke” near the pawls. Be careful not to put extreme pressure on the Index wheel as you may damage it. • Use a 5/32” Allen wrench to remove the two screws that secure the Sub-Plate onto the ram. • Remove the “Block” and lower the ram and remove the “Sub-Plate”.
Step 3: Assemble the square tubing brackets. See Figure 3 for more details. Figure 3: Square tubing bracket with set screws. • Lay the two Brackets (#45) in front of you along with two 5/16-18 x 5/8 Cup Set Screws (#35) and two 5/16-18 x 5/8 Cone Point Set Screws (#36). • Place one Cone Point Set Screw (#36) into the side of the Square Tubing Bracket (#45) until the point is just flush with the inside surface of the Bracket.
Step 4: Mounting the square tubing brackets on to the square tubing. See Figure 4 for more details. Figure 4: Square tubing brackets with square tubing. • Place the ¼” Flat Washers (#48) on the ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Socket Head Cap Screw (SHCS) (#47). • Place one SHCS thru the Square Tubing (#49) and into one of the Square Tubing Brackets (#45) as shown and tighten finger tight. • Repeat for the second Bracket.
Step 5: Assemble the square tubing and brackets to the frame of the AP Press. (This step is a preliminary adjustment and will be completed later in the assembly.) See Figure 5 for more details. Figure 5: Square tubing brackets to the frame. • While standing to the left side of the press, (your left), hook the v-section of bracket to the rib on the corner of the frame. • Rotate the square tubing with the brackets counter clockwise (CCW) around the corner of the press.
Step 6: Assemble the square tubing to the frame of the AP Press. (For serial numbers beyond 07279.) Figure 6: Square tubing to the frame. • Place the ¼” Flat Washers (#48) on the ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Socket Head Cap Screw (SHCS) (#47). • Place one SHCS thru the Square Tubing (#49) and thread into the Frame. • Repeat for the second Bracket. • Tighten both screws down using a 3/16” Allen wrench.
Step 7: Adding the case slide on to the sub-plate. See Figure 7b for more details. Figure 7a: Case slide assembly. • While holding the case slide (#38) upside down in one hand, pull the cardboard packaging rearward till the front edge bi-sects the foot at the front of the slide. See Figure 7a for more details. Figure 7b: Case slide and sub-plate assembly. • Turn the Case Slide (#38) right side up and start the slide onto the rail of the sub-plate.
• If now or anytime in the future the guide and spring come out of the slide, they can be assembled by placing the spring in the relief of the slide and hooking the relief of the guide onto the end of the spring. Slide the guide forward and compress the spring until the guide fits into the pocket. You may need to hold the “guide and spring” into the Slide with your finger as you slide the assembly back onto the “Sub-Plate.
Step 8: Inserting the cam wire into the assembly. See figure 8 for more details. Figure 8: Assembly of cam wire. • Raise the ram to the top of the stroke. • Screw one #10-32 Hex Nut (#41) on to the Cam Wire (#43) approximately 1” from the end. • Place one of the #10 Flat Washers (#67) onto the Cam Wire (#43). • From the bottom of the Sub-Plate (#44), slide the non threaded end of the Cam Wire (#43) through the slot of the Sub-Plate (#44) and through the Case Slide (#38).
Step 9: Case escapement bracket assembly. See Figure 9 for details. Figure 9: Assembling Case escapement bracket on square tubing. • Put a ¼” Flat Washer (#48) on the ¼-20 X 1 ½” Cap Screw (#70). • Slide the Cap Screw (#70) thru the Square Tubing and thread the Hex Nut (#26), on approximately the length of the nut. • Slip the Case Escapement Body (#29) over the Cap Screw so the Hex Nut (#26) is in the slot on the back of the Case Escapement Body.
Step 10: Feed Tube Mounting Bracket to the square tubing. See Figure 10 for more details. Figure 10: Feed Tube Mounting Bracket with square tubing. • Put a ¼” Flat Washer (#48) on a ¼-20 X 1 ½” Cap Screw (#70). • Slide the Cap Screw (#70) thru the Square Tubing and place the Feed Tube Mounting Bracket (#16) over the Cap Screw (#70), then insert the Hex Nut (#26) on the Cap Screw and tighten. Make sure that the top of the Feed Tube Mounting Bracket (#16) is level.
Step 11: Determine which cartridge case you are going to be loading. Chart 1 below shows what parts are needed for different size of cases. Cases Small Pistol (9mm, 40 S&W, etc..) Large Pistol (.357 Mag., .44 Mag, etc..) Small Rifle (.223, 22 Hornet) Large Rifle (243 Win., 45-70 Govt., etc..) Item #'s Required Pg. 28 & 29 66,14,50,52,53 13,15,22 66,14,50,18,51,52,53 13,15,18,22 Notes Cases smaller than .43" maximum diameters Cases larger than .43" maximum diameters Cases smaller than .
Step 12: Installing the V-Block onto the case slide. Figure 12: Inserting the V-block. • With the ram at the bottom of the stroke (idle position), set the V-Block (item #60-#65) onto the Case Slide (#38). • Place the #10-24 X 1/2 Cap Screw (#59) through the hole of the V-Block and screw it into the Case Slide. Before you tighten the Cap Screw, push the V-Block back into the Case Slide and snug the Cap Screw with your fingers.
Step 13: Determine which shell plate is required for your application. See Chart 2 below to help with this selection. SHELL PLATE NO. 1 358 Win. Item No. 392601 9.3x57 7MM Merrill 38/357/357 Max. SHELL PLATE NO. 14 204 Ruger Item No. 392614 SHELL PLATE NO. 36 Item No. 392636 5.6x57 9.3x62 SHELL PLATE NO. 5 SHELL PLATE NO. 7 33 Win. SHELL PLATE NO. 22 32 S&W Long/Short/H&R 22/250 44 Auto Mag. Item No. 392605 Item No. 392607 338/378 Wby. Item No. 392622 300 Win. Short Mag 240 Wby.
Step 14: Setting the timing of the cam wire. Figure 13: Adjusting the V-block. • Place a case of the proper size into the shell plate and manually push the Case Slide (#38) and V-Block into the case. Loosen the Cap Screw (#59) and continue to push the Case Slide into the case. Tighten the Cap Screw (#59) with a 3/16” allen wrench. See Figure 13 for more details. Figure 14: Feeding a case.
See Figure 13 for more details. Figure 15: Cam rod adjustment. If the “Cam Wire” is too high, it will: 1. Not allow the “Shell Plate” to advance. Loosen the upper nut several turns and pull the wire down. 2. The case will hit the “Shell Plate” before it rotates. Again, loosen the upper nut and move the wire down, but do this in small increments, as you are close. If the wire is to low, it will: 1. Not advance the case into the shell plate.
Step 15: Assembling the feed tube end and pivot. See Figure 15 for more details. Figure 16: Pivot Assembly. • If the maximum case diameter is larger than .43 you will need to use the large tube (#22). If it is smaller, you will need the small tube (#53). Place the correct one into the pivot block (#29). • Place the torsion spring (#23) into the slot in the pivot block (#29), leaving the long leg on the top side. The spring will only fit one way. • Set the pivot (#19) on top of the pivot block.
Step 16: Placing the Feed tube end on the assembly. 17a. 17b. Figure 17: Setting the Feed tube end. • Select the tube for your application (#15 or #50), see pages 25 and 26. • Screw one lock ring on the tube. • Place it thru the hole on the feed tube mounting bracket. Adjust the height of the tube to have approximately 1/16” below the bottom of the tube to the case mouth. (See Figure 16a for more details.) With some cases such as the 357 Mag.
Step 17: Selecting the case feed wheel for your application. See Chart 3 for more details. Small Pistol Case Feed Wheel Large Pistol Case Feed Wheel Small Rifle Case Feed Wheel Large Rifle Case Feed Wheel P/N: 095310 P/N: 095312 P/N: 095314 P/N: 095316 9mm 10mm Auto 7.62 X 39 9 X 21 .357 Mag. .17 Rem. .38 Super .357 Rem. Max. .218 Bee Large Rifle Cont. Large Rifle Cont. Large Rifle Cont. 6mm Rem. .284 Win. .356 Win. .300 Rem. Saum 6.5mm Rem. Mag. .30 Rem. .358 Win. .300 WSM 6.
Figure 18: Case feed bowl door adjustment. • Select the Case Feed Plate (item #54-57) for your application and place it on the motor shaft. The clutch on the plate will slip onto the motor shaft fitting flush to the bottom of the Case Feed Bowl (#1). • Place the O-Ring onto the Feed Tube Large (#13) approximately 2” from one end. The O-Ring when pushed down on top of the Feed Tube End (#15) will hold the feed tube into the funnel on the case feed bowl.
Step 18: Adjusting the push rod. Figure 19: Push Rod adjustment. • Screw the Push Rod Nut (#33) and the Push Rod Lower (#34) onto the Push Rod (#24) until the Push Rod Lower (#34) bottoms out on the thread. • Place a case in the hole of the Pivot (#19) and the Escapement Height adjuster (#18) (if required). • Raise the ram to the top of the stroke slowly, so the Case Slide (#38) will actuate the Push Rod (#24) and Pivot (#19).
Maintenance of the Lock-N-Load A/P Case Feeder As with all equipment, proper and routine maintenance will provide smooth operation and a longer life for your reloading press and Case Feeder. At the end of each reloading session, wipe off all spilled powder, any dirt, etc., from the press. Check all moving parts for dirt or spilled powder and remove with a clean rag.
Bill of Materials Item No. 1 Production Part Number 398327 Qty. Description Item No. 1 CASE FEED BOWL 37 Production Part Number 398285 Qty.
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