Grand Island, NE (August 28, 2025) – The Hornady Lock-N-Load® Hot Tub and 2L Lock-N-Load® Sonic Cleaner™ provide hand loaders, gunsmiths, and firearms owners with multiple options for achieving the highest standards. Consistently and meticulously cleaning ammunition cases and firearm parts is one key component in achieving repeatable accuracy.
Combining an intense ultrasonic cleaning action with Hornady cleaning solutions, the Lock-N-Load sonic cleaners easily remove carbon residue and corrosion from cartridge cases and firearm parts. Unlike tumblers, the ultrasonic action quickly cleans the interior of cartridge cases and ensures cleaning action in hard-to-reach locations. The microjets created by the sonic action and vibration blast residue and debris from a variety of components, including cartridge cases, metallic firearm parts, and tools.
Hornady Hot Tub™ Sonic Cleaner
The Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner’s 25.5” tank easily accommodates many barrels and actions from gas-operated firearms, such as AR-style rifles and gas-operated shotguns. In addition to having four transducers, the Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner utilizes an integrated heating element to enhance cleaning action. Combined with One Shot® Sonic Clean™ solution, the Hornady Hot Tub microjet action removes carbon residue and other debris from cartridge cases, gun parts, and other metal equipment.
Hornady Hot Tub™ Sonic Cleaner Features
- Cleans internal and external surfaces of cartridge cases and primer pockets.
- It features one inner tank for cleaning multiple smaller batches or using separate solutions at the same time.
- Hanging cords enable large objects to fully utilize the ultrasonic energy.
- Includes a small parts basket.
- De‑gas function.
- 5 temperature settings from 100‑140°F.
- Hot Tub™ main tank dimensions: 25.5″ x 7.0″ x 4″ (9 Liters/2.3 Gallons)
- Internal divider tank dimensions (sold separately): 6.7″ x 4.7″ x 3.2″ (1.6 Liters/1.7 Quarts)

Hornady Lock-N-Load® Sonic Cleaner 2L
The Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner 2L features an 80-watt ceramic heater that enhances cleaning action. The large 2-liter stainless steel tank holds up to three hundred .223 cases or one hundred fifty .308 cases, driving efficiency and productivity. The cleaner’s 5- to 30-minute timer allows multiple cycle options, depending on the application.
Hornady Lock-N-Load® Sonic Cleaner 2L Features
- Cleans internal and external surfaces of cartridge cases and primer pockets.
- 5 to 30-minute timer for various cleaning cycle applications
- 2-liter stainless steel tank
- 80-watt ceramic heater enhances cleaning action
- Tank dimension: 7.25” x 6” x 3” (2.1 qt.)
Hornady Reloading®, Hornady Security®, and SnapSafe® are owned by Hornady® Manufacturing Company, a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory, and security product design and manufacturing since 1949.
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