Hornady Lock-N-Load Ammo Plant - Manual (Page 40)

When changing cartridges, three components on the Powder
Measure may need to be changed or verified.
• Powder type in the hopper.
• Metering Insert and/or Metering Rotor
• Powder Sleeve or PTX Expander
Emptying Powder in Hopper
NOTE: The Lock-N-Load ® Powder Measure should be emptied
of all powder prior to storage. Prolonged exposure to powder
may cause the plastic tube to become cloudy, discolored, or
even brittle.
To remove powder from the Lock-N-Load
® Powder Measure
hopper, either use the Hornady ® Powder Measure Drain Insert
(sold separately 050125) or remove the entire Powder Measure
assembly from the press, remove the cap, and pour back into
the original powder measure container. Cycle the rotor a few
times while holding the powder measure over a container to
remove the powder from the rotor. Finally remove the Metering
Insert to inspect for any residual powder.
Changing Meter Insert and Rotor
The Lock-N-Load ® Powder Measure ships with two sets of Rotors
and Standard Inserts. The Pistol Rotor and Standard Insert are
for powder charges from approximately 0.5 grains to 17 grains.
The Rifle Rotor and Standard Insert are for powder charges from
approximately 15 grains to 100 grains.
Additional inserts are available and sold separately to make
change overs and reloading quicker and easier by storing the
Metering Insert with the die set so minimal adjustments are
needed when changing cartridges.
To change the insert, press the button on the side of the rotor.
While pressing the button, pull and wiggle the Metering Insert
out of the Rotor body. To install the new Metering Insert, press
and hold the button on the side of the rotor, align the flats on
the Metering Insert with the body of the Powder Measure, and
press the insert into the Rotor. Verify the insert is fully inserted
by firmly pulling on the Metering Insert.
NOTE: If there is powder in the hopper and the Metering Insert
is on the bottom of the stroke, removing the Metering Insert will
cause powder to empty out of the Powder Measure hopper and
onto your work area.
If you are changing from a pistol cartridge to a rifle cartridge
(or vice versa), you will need to change the Rotor in the Powder
Measure.
To remove the Rotor, first remove the Metering Insert following
the Instructions above. Next, remove the two screws from the side
of the Rotor. Slide the Rotor out of the Powder Measure body.
Insert the correct Rotor by gently sliding it into the Powder
Measure body. The manufacturing tolerances are very tight on
the both the rotor and Powder Measure body, so caution should
be used to prevent causing damage to the either component.
Insert the correct Metering Insert and reattach the linkage with
the two screws.
Setup / Changeover of Powder Measure
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2
1
1
2
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Metering Insert
Rotor
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