HORNADY 085520 LOCK-N-LOAD IRON PRESS

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.