Hornady .50 BMG Lock-N-Load Single Stage Press

The Hornady .50 BMG Lock-N-Load Single Stage Press (Hornady part no. 85004) is a large-frame press purpose-built for the length and leverage .50 BMG cases demand, from resizing to bullet seating. Made by Hornady, this press uses Hornady’s Lock-N-Load bushing system, so dies lock in and pop out in seconds without re-indexing lock rings between calibers. Handloaders who load .50 BMG know standard single-stage presses don’t have the frame clearance or leverage for cases this long, which is exactly the gap this press is built to fill. It’s a dedicated, heavy-duty tool for a caliber that demands one.

Key Specifications

• .50 BMG is the cartridge this press is purpose-built to size and load.
• Lock-N-Load bushing system lets you swap dies in seconds without re-indexing lock rings.
• Large-frame, single-stage design provides the leverage and case clearance long cases require.
• Heavy-duty cast construction is built to handle the resizing force big cases demand.
• Compatible with standard reloading dies once fitted with a Lock-N-Load bushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will standard reloading dies fit this press? Yes, with a Lock-N-Load bushing installed, it accepts standard 7/8-14 threaded dies.

Is this press only for one caliber? It’s purpose-built around the length and leverage .50 BMG demands, though the Lock-N-Load bushing system lets you run other dies in the same frame.

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