Hornady Lock-N-Load Single Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool (308/7.62X51 ONLY)

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Single Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool (308/7.62x51 ONLY) is a precision reloading accessory designed to remove primer pocket crimps cleanly and efficiently. Unlike traditional depriming methods that cut crimps and generate brass trimmings, the swaging process compresses the crimp material inward, eliminating mess and waste while preserving case integrity. This tool is caliber-specific and operates on .308/7.62x51 NATO ammunition exclusively.

The Lock-N-Load design integrates with Hornady's single-stage reloading press systems, allowing users to mount the swage tool and adjust swaging depth to accommodate brass from different manufacturers and military sources. Military brass and commercial 308 Winchester cases often feature varying crimp depths—a critical consideration for shooters processing large volumes of once-fired ammunition. The depth adjustment feature ensures consistent primer pocket preparation across mixed brass lots, improving primer seating reliability and reducing the risk of primer pocket deformation during installation.

This tool serves precision rifle reloaders, competitive shooters, and ammunition processors who standardize 308/7.62x51 loads and need to process quantity quantities of once-fired military or commercial brass. Shooters handloading for bolt-action rifles, AR-10 platforms, and designated marksman rifles benefit from the clean, efficient crimp removal the swage tool provides. The capability to process military crimped brass—which standard depriming techniques struggle with—makes this an essential tool for shooters who source surplus ammunition components.