The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Press Shell Plate, #57 (brand part no. 392657) is machined from quality material to give years of service on the Lock-N-Load AP press. It lets reloaders change calibers quickly and easily on the AP progressive press, and the same shell plate also works on the older Projector press. Hornady puts a subtle radius on each shell holder mouth, and a single shell plate can serve more than one caliber. Choosing the right plate number for your cartridge is what gets a reloading session started, so confirm that #57 matches your caliber before you order. For a Lock-N-Load AP owner adding a caliber, this Hornady plate keeps the press running smoothly.

Key Specifications

• It fits the Lock-N-Load AP progressive press for quick caliber changes.
• It also fits the older Projector press.
• The plate number is #57, and the number determines which cartridges the plate holds.
• Each shell holder mouth has a subtle radius, which eases case entry.
• A single plate can serve multiple calibers, so #57 may cover more than one cartridge.
• It is machined from quality material built for years of service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What presses does this shell plate fit? The Lock-N-Load AP progressive press, and it also works on the older Projector press.

Why do I need the correct shell plate number? The shell plate is matched to your cartridge by number, so choosing the right one is what lets you start a reloading session on that press.

Can one shell plate handle more than one caliber? Yes. Hornady notes a single shell plate can be used for multiple calibers, so check that #57 covers the cartridge you load.

Buy the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Press Shell Plate, #57

Keep your Lock-N-Load AP press running with the correct shell plate for your caliber. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and browse the rest of our shellholders and die accessories.