Elegant Natural Horn Shell Plate - 12" Handcrafted Decorative Dish
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Hornady shell plates are precision-engineered components designed for use with Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and Pro-Jector reloading presses. These interchangeable shell plates accommodate most rifle and handgun calibers, with the ability to hold additional rounds that share the same case head dimensions. Whether you're setting up a single-caliber bench or running a versatile operation that spans multiple cartridges, Hornady shell plates offer the flexibility and compatibility you need for efficient, accurate reloading.
Shell plates are the foundation of automated reloading press operation—they position and index each cartridge case precisely for each station in the reloading sequence. Hornady designs its plates to work seamlessly with both EZ-Ject and wire ejector models of the Lock-N-Load AP, as well as the Pro-Jector press. If your press uses the older spring-type case ejector system, you'll need the 749-012-552 Hornady Auto press retrofit kit to bring it up to current shell plate compatibility.
Selecting the right shell plate for your primary caliber—and stocking backups for your other loads—is one of the simplest ways to streamline your reloading workflow and minimize setup time between caliber changes.
Key Features
- Fits most rifle and handgun calibers
- Compatible with Hornady Lock-N-Load AP (EZ-Ject and wire ejector) and Pro-Jector presses
- Holds additional cartridges with matching case head dimensions
- Precision engineering for reliable indexing and positioning
- Interchangeable design allows quick caliber changes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hornady presses are compatible with these shell plates?
These shell plates are designed for Hornady Lock-N-Load AP (both EZ-Ject and wire ejector models) and Pro-Jector presses.
What if my press has an older spring-type ejector system?
If your press still uses the older spring-type cartridge case ejector system, you'll need to purchase the 749-012-552 Hornady Auto press retrofit kit to use current shell plates.
Can one shell plate hold multiple calibers?
Yes. Each shell plate will hold additional calibers that have the same case head dimensions as the primary caliber the plate is designed for.
How do I identify the correct shell plate for my caliber?
Hornady publishes a shell plate chart that lists compatible calibers for each plate. For questions about compatibility, you can contact Sinclair at 800-717-8211.
