Hornady 366 AP Loader - Manual (Page 8)

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Step 3: STATION TW0 (Prime)
Fig. 4: Prime
Pull the handle (#37) through a complete stroke. The primer seating punch (#20) or the
optional spring loaded primer seater punch (010051) will enter the case and push the case
down, over the primer in the primer seating pad (#3). On the return stroke, the primer seating
pad (#3) will push the case back up into position and the shell plate (#45) will advance to the
next position. Before continuing the loading sequence, remove the primed case, to inspect the
primer seat depth. To remove, lift the pawl (#94) from the indexing position and rotate the
shell plate (#45) back to station one and inspect the seated primer. The primer should be flush
with the case head. If the primer is not fully seated, the primer seater punch (#20) must be
adjusted. Different brands of cases have different base wad heights. Replace the case in
position at Station Two. Loosen the primer punch lock nut (#23). Pull the handle (#37) down,
and steadily lower the primer seater punch until you feel the punch start to interfere with the
handle (#37). The primer seating punch (#20) should then be backed up just enough to
eliminate any interference. Your loader was factory set to load the low base wad of the modern
compression formed type cases and may not need any adjustment. The primer seater pad notch
should be on your right as you face the loader.