Hornady Lock-N-Load AP - Manual (Page 23)

Insert a case into the shell plate under the powder measure and
operate the handle to raise the ram to its highest position.
Lower the Powder Measure by rotating it clockwise into the
press until the Powder Measure Rotor is fully rotated, but not
contacting the end of the slot in the Powder Measure Body.
Lower the Ram and attach the PTX Stop and Return Spring
between the two Spring Pins .
INCORRECT
(screw together)
INCORRECT
(screw apart)
CORRECT
Adjusting the PTX Stop
Place Powder Measure Assembly onto the Lock-N-Load ® AP ™
Press in the proper station.
Remove PTX Spring and Stop from Powder Measure.
Metering Inserts
should not
contact Powder
Measure Body
Metering Inserts should
be 1/16" - 1/8" from
Powder Measure to
maximize stroke.
WARNING: If the Metering
Insert does not rotate fully
a complete charge will not
drop into case.
Install the PTX Powder Measure Stop
4
4
Check the Lock-N-Load ® Powder Measure for correct
positioning to avoid interference from other dies. Secure the
Lock-N-Load
® Powder measure to the Lock-N-Load ® Bushing
by tightening the lock ring.
NOTE: Clean the Case Activated Powder Drop at the end of
each reloading session with a clean dry cloth to prevent a
buildup of excess powder. This helps prevent the internal
sleeve from sticking and spilling powder around the cartridge
cases as they are loaded.
The PTX Powder Measure Stop (item no. 290049) is designed
to be used in conjunction with our PTX Expanders and the
Case Activated Powder Drop. The PTX Powder Measure Stop
serves as a way to precisely and positively stop the upward
travel of the Lock-N-Load
® Powder Measure which allows the
PTX Expanders to deliver consistently flared case mouths.
Make sure that the powder measure, using the Hornady
Case Activated Powder Drop, is set properly as per the
instructions included with that unit – the powder
measure should be cycling completely through its range
of motion. Remove the vertical spring from Case Activated
Powder Drop.
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