Hornady Lock-N-Load IRON PRESS Kit with Auto Prime

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Iron Press Kit with Auto Prime is a heavy-duty reloading press engineered for precision ammunition assembly. Built on a fully ambidextrous cast iron frame, the Iron Press delivers the rigidity and tight tolerances required for consistent, match-accurate reloads. Its fully cast iron construction resists flex under loading, ensuring that every round produced meets exacting specifications—critical for shooters who demand consistency across large batches or across seasons of shooting.

This kit combines the Iron Press frame with Hornady's gravity-fed Automatic Priming System (APS), which streamlines the priming process and reduces operator fatigue during extended reloading sessions. The integrated Accessory Mounting Deck provides a stable platform for mounting dies, shell holders, and other reloading components, maximizing workflow efficiency. Weighing 43.6 lbs and measuring 17.5 x 8 x 21 inches, the system occupies reasonable benchtop footprint while maintaining the mass needed to absorb operating pressures without vibration or creep. The combination of gravity-fed automation and rigid frame geometry allows serious reloaders to produce large quantities of ammunition without sacrificing the precision that separates match-grade rounds from commodity ammunition.

This press is suited for rifle and pistol reloaders who process large volumes—competition shooters, precision rifle builders, and dedicated handloaders who reload hundreds of rounds per session. The automatic priming system particularly benefits shooters managing multiple calibers or loading multiple cartridges in sequence. The Iron Press's design philosophy prioritizes repeatability and durability; its cast iron structure handles the mechanical stress of repeated ram cycles without fatigue or dimensional drift, meaning your reloads remain consistent from the first round to the thousandth.