The Hornady Lock-N-Load 50 CAL BMG Kit 085005 includes a Lock-N-Load 50 CAL press and an Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 50 Cal. The die set of the Lock & Load 50 Caliber Kit by Hornady, is created from select steel and heat-treated for durability and a lifetime of reloading. The dies on this Hornady Gunsmith and Reloading Tool are guaranteed never to break or wear out from normal use. Specifications for Hornady Lock N Load 50 CAL BMG Kit 085005: Weight: 27.3 Lbs Material: Heat-Treated Steel Features of Hornady Lock-N-Load 50 CAL BMG Kit 085005: Guaranteed to never break or wear out Made from Specialized Heat-Treated Steel Package Contents: Hornady Lock-N-Load 50 CAL BMG Kit 085005 Hornady Lock-N-Load 50 CAL press Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 50 Cal
6 reviews for Hornady Lock-N-Load .50 BMG Single Stage Press Kit
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herb –
This baby is a behemoth! Solid as a rock. Came with all the pieces for each stage I need to reload my 50 BMG. It has a converter to use other caliber dies (although you'd need to buy the separate shell holder adapter), but unless you need a large press for really long cases, this monster is over-kill.
J.G. –
I would have given it 5 stars, but the press was shipped with the dies just wrapped in a thin paper/plastic wrap and allowed to move freely inside the box and bang on everything as it is being handled so carefully by the shipper. I was surprised there wasn't any more damage to the press/dies that currently exist. The damage was minimal (a couple paint chips), and I am very surprised that the decapping pin survived the journey. You would think when you spend this amount of money on a product they could at least provide a plastic die box! Other than the forementioned statements, I am very happy with the press.
Legacy Reviewer –
Great single stage press for large caliber reloading, set up time was minimal. Additional components for reloading other calibers make this a perfect press kit for anyone wanting to get started loading .50 BMG ammo.Pros: Well built press, good leverage to handle 50 BMG.Cons: None so far.
Gemma –
Poor Quality control from hornady. Had to order replacement parts for stripped out threads before I could even use machine. Company was good about replacement! Very touchy seating depth and crimp die because you have to keep changing settings for every cartridge. Ruined several cases and bullets each time I reloaded. If crimp die is 16th of a turn to much case and bullet are junk. It's an issue when each component is so expensive. I realize cost of a progressive press , where you can set dies and not have to keep adjusting every cartridge, is quite a bit more expensive but if I had it to do over that is what I would Recommend. I have three other presses. Get dies set and never have to move them again unless bullet specs are changed.
Duffy –
Good value and robust. Once installed on a solid work bench, this press acts as an integrated part of the bench and easily handles properly lubed cases. Have found remarkable precision and repeatability and I'm convinced this is because the press can do it's job when anchored solidly.Good lock-n-load feature with superior Hornady dies. Makes changing between functions fast and easy. Easy to dismantle for ram cleaning and lubing after large number of reloads.
Lee M –
Out of the box this press came with almost everything needed to load rounds. I added the Lyman BMG case trimmer and BMG case prep tool as well as a BMG powder funnel. Setup was a breeze, as is with a single stage press. I bolted a 12x12x1/2" steel plate to the press, then bolted the plate to the bench. This served 2 purposes- it reinforced the base of the press and gave me a larger surface area on the bench to distribute the stress. I have seen several pictures of these press bases (red and green) broken off at the edge of the bench. The ram handle is long enough to create a lot of fatigue on these castings. So with the overkill mounting in place I have reloaded 500 rounds through it. After messing up my first dozen primers (frustrating) I ordered the BMG priming/swaging set from CH4D ($75) and have had excellent results. Not saying the Hornady priming parts were junk, just unsatisfactory results. The CH4D pieces are of the same design, just of better material and hardened. I now trim AND swage the primer pockets out of the military cases. Well worth the extra time. And the CH4D set includes a standard shellholder adapter so you can load other calibers on the machine ($25 value if ordered separately). While you are at it- order their paste case lube. It's the best stuff out there and designed for heavy bullet swaging and case necking operations. I have other lubes and I tried them on these cases, don't waste your time. Used a piece of 2×6 untreated lumber and punched 7/8 holes in it to a depth of 1.5", serves as a fantastic loading block. I do recommend this press kit, it is an economical way to get loading VS the cost of dies alone!