Lee X-Press Shellholder 20 for Lee APP Reloading Press

The Lee X-Press Shellholder 20 for Lee APP Reloading Press is a precision reloading accessory designed to securely hold small rifle cartridge cases during the reloading cycle. This shellholder is engineered specifically for use with the Lee APP (Automatic Press Program) Reloading Press and Deluxe APP models, providing the exact case retention needed for consistent, reliable ammunition preparation. The shellholder's design ensures proper case positioning and alignment with the press dies, which is critical for maintaining reloading accuracy and safety across multiple reloading sessions.

Shellholder size 20 is sized to accommodate small rifle cases including the 17 Hornet, 22 Hornet, 22 K Hornet, and 7.65mm French Long cartridges, along with other similar case dimensions in that category. The compact design—measuring 3.7 × 0.6 × 4.9 inches and weighing just 0.04 pounds—integrates seamlessly with APP press setups without adding bulk or complexity to your reloading bench. Lee Precision manufactures this component to tight tolerances to ensure repeatability and to eliminate case slippage during the reloading stroke, which directly impacts load consistency and finished cartridge quality.

Reloaders working with small-bore rifle cartridges—whether handloaders optimizing specialty rounds for precision rifle shooting, varmint hunting, or competitive target work—depend on shellholders to maintain dimensional consistency lot to lot. The X-Press line from Lee represents a standardized approach to case retention, allowing reloaders to build a complete apparatus compatible across multiple die sets and applications. This particular size 20 holder fills that niche for shooters working with Hornet-family cartridges and their close counterparts.

Lee Precision shellholders are manufactured to work within the APP press ecosystem, which is built around single-stage operation for maximum control and consistency. Using the correct shellholder size for your specific cartridge family is non-negotiable in reloading—mismatched holders can result in case damage, improper sizing, or press binding. The Lee X-Press Shellholder 20 is the specified component for these smaller rifle cases and should be verified against your APP press compatibility before use.