Hornady 390542 Lock-N-Load Shell Holder Size #2 Multi-Caliber Steel

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Shell Holder #2 is a precision-machined reloading accessory that holds cartridge cases in place on the Hornady Lock-N-Load press during resizing and priming. Cut from solid steel and then heat-treated for long service life, each shell holder is machined to tight tolerances so cases seat squarely and primers feed consistently. A wide-mouth, rounded-edge opening guides cases in smoothly without nicking the case mouth or primer cup.

Although it is classified as Multi-Caliber, this Size #2 shell holder is specifically contoured to support a defined set of bottleneck and straight-walled cases common to classic American hunting and varmint cartridges, including the 219 Zipper, 5.6x52R, 22 Savage Hi-Power, 25/35 Winchester, 30/30 Winchester, 7x30 Waters, and 32/40 Winchester, among related casings of similar rim and base dimensions. Because Hornady shell holders are machined to a fixed case-head profile, a single holder of the correct size number will work across any cartridge whose case head it matches.

The holder installs in seconds on the Lock-N-Load Reloading Press platform and the matte silver finish resists corrosion from case lubricants, cleaning solvents, and handling. Whether you are building out a full Lock-N-Load bench or replacing a worn shell holder on your existing Hornady press, this OEM part restores positive case retention for reliable primer seating and consistent shoulder setback control.