Specialized brass case for Hornady Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauge. Threaded case-head with .002" oversized neck accepts your actual bullets for precision overall length measurement to .001" accuracy.
The Hornady Lock-N-Load Modified A Case for .22 ARC is an essential accessory for serious handloaders who demand accuracy. This specially prepared brass case is designed to work with the Hornady Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauge—a tool that measures overall cartridge length with extraordinary precision.
Unlike competitive gauges that rely on simulated bullets with arbitrary shapes, the Hornady system uses your actual bullets for measurement. The modified case features:
Overall length is critical to safe, accurate handloading. Using your actual bullets—not approximations—ensures your measurements are true to your specific ammunition setup. This level of precision is impossible to achieve with generic gauges that use dummy rounds.
One modified .22 ARC case, ready to thread onto your Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauge. This is a consumable accessory; you may want to keep spares on hand as you develop loads for different bullet styles and weights.
For the serious reloader, this is the foundation of consistent, safe ammunition.