Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Press Primer Pocket Swage Tool for 223/5.56 Reloading
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- Capacity-Rounds:
- 5
- Caliber-Gauge:
- 223 Remington / 5.56 NATO
- Quantity:
- 5 Case Holder
- Size:
- 5.56mm
- Compatible With:
- Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Press
- Function:
- Swage Crimps
The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Primer Pocket Swage Tool is a dedicated case-prep accessory for reloaders working with 223 Rem/5.56 ammunition on a Lock-N-Load AP press. If you're loading military brass or matching cases with crimped primer pockets, swaging—rather than cutting—those crimps is faster, cleaner, and eliminates the mess and trimmings that come with mechanical depriming. This tool integrates directly into your AP press setup and handles the job in a single station.
Crimped primer pockets are common on military and some commercial 223/5.56 cases and need to be dealt with before you can seat a fresh primer. The swage approach compresses the crimp inward instead of removing material, so you're not chasing tiny brass shards around your bench. Swage depth is adjustable, which matters because case brands vary slightly—you can fine-tune it to work reliably across the ammunition you're prepping without over-working any single brand.
The tool ships with everything you need to mount it on your AP press: a shell holder, feed die, swage tool, and eject die. If you're already running a Lock-N-Load AP, this is a straightforward add-on that turns primer pocket prep from a separate, tedious step into part of your normal press cycle.
Key Features
- Mounts directly on Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press for streamlined case prep
- Swages (compresses) crimps instead of cutting them—cleaner and faster
- Adjustable swage depth to match different case brands and variations
- Includes shell holder, feed die, swage tool, and eject die
- Designed specifically for 223 Rem/5.56 ammunition
- Eliminates brass trimmings and bench mess from crimp removal
Specifications
| Brand | Hornady |
| Product Type | Primer Pocket Swage Tool |
| Caliber | 223 Rem/5.56 |
| Press Compatibility | Hornady Lock-N-Load AP |
| Adjustable Swage Depth | Yes |
| Included Components | Shell holder, feed die, swage tool, eject die |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work on my Lock-N-Load AP press?
Yes. This tool is designed specifically for the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press and mounts directly to it.
What's the difference between swaging and cutting out primer pockets?
Swaging compresses the crimp inward; cutting removes material. Swaging is faster, cleaner, produces no trimmings, and leaves your workbench much less messy.
Can I use this on different brands of 223 cases?
Yes. The swage depth is adjustable to accommodate variations between case manufacturers, so you can dial it in for whatever brass you're working with.
What comes in the box?
The tool includes a shell holder, feed die, swage tool, and eject die—all the components needed to mount and run it on your AP press.
