Hornady Lock-N-Load QD Metal Mounting Plate 399698 - Quick Detach System

The Hornady Lock-N-Load QD Metal Mounting Plate is a quick-detach accessory that transforms your reloading bench from a fixed single-tool setup into a flexible, multi-tool workspace. If you're running a progressive press or other bench-mounted reloading equipment and want the speed of tool swaps without breaking down and rebuilding, this plate system lets you bolt multiple tools to their own plates, then clamp and unclamp them in seconds. It's built for reloaders who handle different calibers, case sizes, or equipment types in the same session and don't want to waste time on mechanical changeover.

The system works by pairing with Hornady's Universal Mounting Plate Assembly. You equip each of your reloading presses, case trimmers, or other compatible bench tools with its own QD plate, then use the locking mechanism to secure whichever plate—and tool—you need at that moment. Swap to a different caliber or operation by releasing the current setup and clamping down the next one. For serious reloaders managing multiple dies, trim stations, or secondary tools, buying an extra plate per tool means you avoid the tedious unbolting and re-bolting cycle.

Construction is metal, built to handle the lateral and downward forces reloading imposes on a press mount. This is a straightforward accessory: no electronics, no frills, just the plate itself and the quick-clamp system that makes tool rotation genuinely fast.

Key Features

• Quick-detach metal mounting plate designed for Hornady's Universal Mounting Plate Assembly system
• Bolt multiple reloading tools (presses, case trimmers, etc.) to their own plates for rapid tool swaps
• Eliminates repeated bolting and unbolting of tools to a single bench position
• Clamp-and-release mechanism speeds changeover between calibers or operations
• Metal construction for durable, precise mounting

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this QD plate with a progressive reloading press?

Yes. You bolt the plate to your progressive press, then secure that plate to the Universal Mounting Plate Assembly system. This lets you swap your press in and out without re-bolting it every time.

Do I need one plate per tool if I want to use multiple tools?

That's the idea. By purchasing additional QD plates, you can equip each of your reloading tools with its own plate, then simply clamp and unclamp them as you switch between tasks. A single plate requires you to unbolt and rebolt your tool each time you change setups.

What tools can I mount on a QD plate?

The plate is compatible with any bench-mounted reloading tool that can be bolted to it—including progressive and single-stage presses, case trimmers, and other similar equipment.

Is the Universal Mounting Plate Assembly included?

No. This is the QD plate only. You'll need the separate Universal Mounting Plate Assembly to complete the quick-detach system.