Hornady Neck Size Die User Manual

NECK SIZING DIE

Before using your new die, it must be thoroughly cleaned. A rust preventative
is applied at the factory and must be removed before using the die. We
recommend Hornady One Shot Cleaner and Dry lube or any commercial
solvent will suffi ce.

Always lubricate case necks inside and out before attempting to resize.

Remove the expander/Decap Assembly from the die. To adjust your die, place
a case in the shell holder, and raise the ram to full extension. Thread the die in
quarter-turn increments, each time lowering the ram and inspecting the case
neck. Continue to lower the die until the entire neck has been sized. (Note:
Do NOT lower the die too far; excessive pressure will cause the case to buckle
making it unusable.) When the die is adjusted, lock the lock ring against the
press and tighten the set screw. Lower the ram and remove the case. Raise the
ram to full extension and place the Expander/Decap Assembly back in the die,
and lower the spindle until the decap pin just sticks approximately 1/32” into
the hole in the shell holder. Tighten the Zip Spindle into place and give it a turn
to make sure the threads are engaged before tightening the spindle lock.

Zip Spindle™
System
provides
positive
lock-down.

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Decapping Pin