---
product_id: 16108149
title: "AB1 Lock-N-Load Anvil Base Kit,Metal"
brand: "hornady"
price: "£20.71"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Hornady"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16108149-ab1-lock-n-load-anvil-base-kit-metal
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Precision +/-0.0001 in Durable alloy steel build Proudly made in USA AB1 Lock-N-Load Anvil Base Kit,Metal

**Brand:** hornady
**Price:** £20.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Reload Like a Pro: Precision Meets Power in Every Measurement

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AB1 Lock-N-Load Anvil Base Kit,Metal by hornady
- **How much does it cost?** £20.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16108149-ab1-lock-n-load-anvil-base-kit-metal)

## Best For

- hornady enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hornady brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Durability:** Crafted from premium alloy steel to withstand rigorous reloading sessions.
- • **Pinpoint Precision:** Achieve ultra-accurate ogive and headspace measurements with +/-0.0001 inch tolerance.
- • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by Hornady’s no-risk lifetime warranty—reload with zero worries.
- • **Expanded Surface Area:** Large anvil base ensures stable, consistent case head and bullet positioning every time.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Effortlessly integrates with Hornady Lock-N-Load headspace Comparator for flawless workflow.

## Overview

The Hornady AB1 Lock-N-Load Anvil Base Kit is a precision-engineered alloy steel accessory designed to attach to your caliper’s opposite blade, providing a larger surface area for accurate ogive and headspace measurements. Made in the USA and compatible with Hornady’s Lock-N-Load headspace Comparator, it delivers measurement accuracy within +/-0.0001 inches and comes with a lifetime warranty, making it an essential tool for serious reloaders seeking reliability and precision.

## Description

Hornady AB1 lock-n-load anvil base kit option for bullet Comparator. The bullet Comparator easily attaches to the blade of your caliper with a thumbscrew and uses interchangeable inserts to measure from the bullet ogive. The anvil base kit attaches to the opposite blade of your caliper to provide a larger surface area for easier ogive and headspace measurement.

Review: When reloading this product works great - This is a great pattern to your other parts that you need with your calipers
Review: Great Reloading Tool - Makes using your reloading calipers much easier to use and helps you to be more accurate in your measuring of cases and such. Great tool Wish I had bought one a long time ago. A must have for your reloading bench.

## Features

- Anvil attaches to the opposite blade of your caliper of headspace Comparator
- Easier to obtain ogive and headspace measurements
- Supplies a large surface area for case heads and bullets to rest
- Use with Hornady Lock-N-Load headspace Comparator
- Made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005CMMIM4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,398 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #433 in Gunsmithing Tools |
| Brand | Hornady |
| Brand Name | Hornady |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 805 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00090255704396 |
| Included Components | Hex wrench, Hornady AB1 Lock-N-Load Anvil Base Kit, Screw, Thumb screw |
| Item Type Name | Anvil Base Kit |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Measurement Accuracy | +/-0.0001 inches |
| Model | AB1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | AB1 |
| UPC | 090255704396 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | No-Risk, Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hornady
- **Manufacturer:** Hornady
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Measurement Accuracy:** +/-0.0001 inches
- **UPC:** 090255704396

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When reloading this product works great
*by J***S on March 2, 2026*

This is a great pattern to your other parts that you need with your calipers

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Reloading Tool
*by J***. on March 12, 2025*

Makes using your reloading calipers much easier to use and helps you to be more accurate in your measuring of cases and such. Great tool Wish I had bought one a long time ago. A must have for your reloading bench.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would recommend
*by D***V on April 14, 2026*

Fair price and easy to use. Should hold up well over time

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hornady AB1 Lock-N-Load Anvil Base Kit,Metal
- Hornady Lock-N-Load Comparator Body
- Hornady HK55 Lock-N-Load Headspace Kit Without Body,Metal

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*Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom*
*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-06-30*