HORNADY 085520 LOCK – N – LOAD IRON PRESS

Description

Hornady Lock-N-Load Iron Press (085520) is a heavy-duty single stage reloading press built on a fully ambidextrous cast iron frame, designed to be one of the heaviest and most rigid presses in its class for precision rifle and handgun loading. This Hornady 085520 Lock-N-Load Iron Press uses the Lock-N-Load bushing system, a patented shell holder platform, and an accessory mounting deck to give serious handloaders a rigid, flexible press for case prep, sizing, and seating.

Key Features

Manufacturer part number: 085520

Press type: Single stage Lock-N-Load Iron Press

Frame material: Cast iron

Operation: Fully ambidextrous O-frame layout

Ram: Spring-assist 1-1/8 inch solid steel ram

Bushing system: Patented Lock-N-Load quick-change die bushing system

Shell holder system: Patented shell holder platform for deprime, pause, remove, then replace and prime

Priming: Manual priming system (compatible with optional automatic priming system)

Mounting pattern: Hornady AP style mounting pattern

Accessory mounting: Integrated accessory mounting deck for tools and trays

Special Features

Extremely rigid cast iron frame and solid steel ram give the Iron Press the mass and stiffness needed for precise sizing and seating, even with large rifle cartridges.

Lock-N-Load quick-change bushing system lets you swap dies in and out with a simple twist, so setup changes between operations and calibers go faster.

Patented shell holder platform allows you to deprime a case, remove it to chamfer, deburr, or clean primer pockets, then return it to the press for priming and further operations without losing position.

Manual priming system on the press gives direct feel when seating primers, and the design also accepts the gravity-fed Automatic Priming System if you add it later.

Accessory mounting deck provides convenient positions for bullet and case trays, chamfer and deburr tools, case neck brushes, primer pocket cleaners, and other small bench items.

Practical Benefits

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Iron Press (085520) fits reloaders who want a very rigid single stage press for precision rifle and handgun work, or for heavy case forming where frame flex is not acceptable.

Lock-N-Load bushings and the shell holder platform make it easy to build a workflow that includes depriming, case prep, and priming on the same press without constant die readjustment.

The heavy cast iron construction and 1-1/8 inch spring-assist ram help you size tough brass smoothly and feel seating pressure clearly during bullet seating and priming.

With an accessory deck on top of the press, you can keep frequently used prep tools and trays within easy reach, which streamlines your bench layout.

If you want a best-in-class rigid single stage press that integrates with the Lock-N-Load system and can grow with optional priming and accessories, the Hornady Lock-N-Load Iron Press (085520) is a dependable option for long-term reloading use.