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Questions & Answers
Does this come with everything I need to immediately hook up to my lock n load press and start dropping power, and making rounds? Expert Answer

No, it does not. Please reach out to us at techsales@opticsplanet.com for more information.

by Brandon B, Gear Expert, August 26, 2021
I just talked to Hornady and they told me you CANNOT purchase the Body and Tube separately so why sell this kit?? I am livid Expert Answer

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com

by Hunter, Gear Expert, September 23, 2022
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review Hornady Powder Drop and Hardware by Stoney, July 9, 2016
Recently started reloading using Hornady Lock N Load AP Press. Do pistol and rifle. To change between pistol and rifle case sizes requires a change of powder dispensing rotor and measuring meter. Buying a second powder unit allows a quicker changeove...
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7/10 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review it works for well i have others i been waiting a month and a half so I cancelled it. by Robert Maynard, May 26, 2021
Been waiting a month and a half so i canceled it. I called hornady and got one faster. I will never order from these people again. They should have told me a back order the ship date is 2 and a half weeks passed do
1/2 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review Hornady Quality by aurelius, August 23, 2015
As with everything Hornady, this part if well built and works good, but as with everything hornady it seems like it costs more than it should. I guess I shouldn't knock it too much, I spent some time looking for powder options for progressive rifle p...
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1/1 found this helpful
Most Recent Reviews Hornady powder charge by Beaver Buckek.beaver, Verified Owner, September 20, 2025
The Hornady powder charger works great with Lyman Brass Smith press. Need the attachments
Most Recent Reviews very misleading by sdunlapjr, July 12, 2022
This does not come with powder body as pictured and i called Hornaday and they will NOT sell you the powder body seperatly,so if your thinking you can purchase this and put the powder measure together yourself you cant do that because i called Hornad...
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Most Recent Reviews Works with other powder drops also by Jason, March 10, 2015
I have used this linkage setup with a hornady powder drop for quite a while. I have found that the hornady powder drop does a great job with most powders but a few that I like to use run MUCH better in my RCBS uniflow I used this setup with that powd...
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Quantity: 1 Condition: New

Code: 0H-RE5-050073-EE

MPN: 050073

UPC: 090255500738

List: $109.61Save 12%
$96.79

Product Info for Hornady Case Activated Powder Drop

Hornady Case Activated Powder Drop 050073 was designed to make quick change-overs a reality in your gunsmithing workspace. With every pull of the handle, this gunsmith and reloading tool automatically dispenses a charge, but only when a case is present. The Hornady Powder Drop is compatible with Lock-N-Load bushings, and changing rotary-type powder measures is done by a quick turn; you don't even have to change any adjustments. The Hornady Automatic Powder Drop was designed for the Hornady Lock-N-Load Automatic Progressive Loader, but it works with other loader brands, making it a versatile tool to add to your workbench.image

Specifications for Hornady Case Activated Automatic Powder Drop:

Compatibility: 7/8-14" thread loaders
Weight: 1.9lbs

Features of Hornady Progressive Press Powder Drop:

  • Compatible with most 7/8"-14" loaders
  • Automatically dispenses charge when case is present
  • Quick-turn changeover system

Package Contents:

  • Hornady Case Activated Powder Drop 050073
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