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HORNADY 044094 LOCK-N-LOAD DIE BUSHING (2 PK)
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SKU: 044094-090255440942
Overview
Built for reloaders using Hornady’s Lock-N-Load system, this die bushing is designed to make die changes faster and more straightforward at the bench. It accepts any standard 7/8"-14 threaded die and is intended for use with Hornady Lock-N-Load presses or presses equipped with the Lock-N-Load Conversion Bushing Kit. The bushing’s locking design helps preserve die settings when dies are removed and reinstalled, reducing the need for readjustment. Each package includes two bushings, making it a practical add-on for organized, repeatable reloading setups.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Allows Quick
A quarter-turn lock-in action
Works Standard
Standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies
Helps Preserve
Die settings when removed and
Six-lug Design
Secures the die in place
Two Bushings
Included per package
Key Features
- Works with standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies
- Allows quick die changes with a quarter turn
- Six lugs help hold the die securely in place
- Compatible with Hornady Lock-N-Load presses
- Also works with presses using the Lock-N-Load Conversion Bushing Kit
- Two bushings included per package
Best Used For
- Reloaders using Hornady Lock-N-Load presses who want faster die changes between setups.
- Users with a Lock-N-Load Conversion Bushing Kit installed on compatible presses.
- Handloaders working with standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies across multiple caliber setups.
- Reloading bench users who keep dies set and want to reinstall them without readjustment.
Specifications
| Compatibility | Hornady Lock-N-Load Presses or reloading presses with the Lock-N-Load Conversion Bushing Kit installed |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | United States Of America |
| Manufacturer Number | 044093 |
| Number Of Lugs | 6 |
| Quantity Per Package | 2 |
| Thread Size | 7/8"-14 |
Pros
- Allows quick die changes with a quarter-turn lock-in action.
- Works with standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies.
- Helps preserve die settings when removed and reinstalled properly.
- Six-lug design secures the die in place.
- Two bushings included per package.
- Compatible with Hornady Lock-N-Load presses and conversion bushings.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Compatible only with Hornady Lock-N-Load presses or presses fitted with the Lock-N-Load Conversion Bushing Kit, so it is not a universal quick-change solution.
- Works with standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies, which means it is intended for that common die format rather than specialty setups.
- The package includes 2 bushings, so additional bushings may be needed if you want to set up multiple dies at once.
- The product includes a California Proposition 65 lead warning, which is an important consideration for handling and storage.
Suggested Comparisons
- Reloading press accessories
- Die bushings for metallic cartridge reloading
- Hornady Lock-N-Load conversion accessories
- Reloading die storage and organization accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press accessories
- Die storage and organization
- Reloading tool maintenance supplies
- Press conversion kits
Frequently Asked Questions
What presses will this die bushing work with?
It is designed for Hornady Lock-N-Load presses, or presses that have the Lock-N-Load Conversion Bushing Kit installed.
What size dies are compatible with this bushing?
It works with any standard 7/8"-14 threaded die.
How many bushings come in the package?
This package includes 2 bushings.
Will I need to readjust my dies after removing them?
According to the product information, if the dies were locked in place before removal, they should not need to be readjusted when reinstalling.
How does the bushing change process work?
The die is inserted into the bushing, the bushing is placed in the press, and it locks into place with a twist of the wrist or a quarter turn.