Hornady New Dimension Custom Grade Dies User Manual

NEW

DIMENSION

Custom-GradeTM Dies

Zip Spindle™ provides

precise adjustment

and positive lock-down

New and

Improved

Zip Spindle

TM

Headed

Decapping

Pin

™

BEFORE USING DIES

Before using your new dies, disassemble and carefully clean
the inside surface of the sizing and seating dies (and the
expander die if a three-die set.) A rust preventive oil is applied
at the factory to protect the dies during shipping and must be
removed before reloading. Any commercial solvent or cleaner
(like our ONE SHOT Gun Cleaner and Dry Lube) will suffi ce.

Inspect all cartridge cases and discard those with cracks,
splits and other visible defects. Wipe cases clean with a soft
cloth to remove grit and other foreign matter which may
scratch the die. Before sizing, lubricate the cases with one of
the case lubes available from Hornady (ONE SHOT Case Lube
or UNIQUE, a hard paste.) No matter the method of lubrication,
all rifl e cases must be lubricated (Hornady’s Titanium Nitride

three-die sets are lube-free.) We don’t recommend the use of

oil-type lubes; they may contaminate the powder inside the case.

Little or no lube on rifl e cases will result in a stuck case.
Over-lubrication will cause dents in the shoulder, damaging
appearance. (If you do get a case stuck in a die, we can remove
the case without damaging the die and return it to you. Please
send the die to our Customer Service Department with $4 for
postage & handling charges.)

ADJUSTING THE SIZE DIE

To adjust the expander/decap assembly:

1. Loosen the spindle lock.

2. Adjust the spindle so approximately 3/16"
of the decap pin is below the end of the die
(SEE PHOTO.)

(NOTE: The new Zip Spindle is lightly threaded to
provide a positive no-slip lock. In its free state, the Zip Spindle can
be pulled up and down to make quick adjustments, or can be

threaded for more precise adjustments.)

3. Make sure the threads on the spindle and collet are engaged
and tighten the spindle lock until the spindle no longer rotates.

4. Verify that the decap pin is only extended 3/16" below die.

(Note: The new Hornady Zip Spindle comes with an easily replaceable
headed decap pin. If during use or adjustment, the pin breaks, an
extra decap pin has been provided. Remove the spindle assembly, un­thread the expander/retainer, remove the decap pin head, and replace
with the new decap pin.)

To adjust the full-length size die, follow these steps:

1. Raise the press ram to highest position without camming over.

2. Thread the full-length die into the press until the base touches
the shell holder head.

3. Tighten the lock ring against the press and tighten the set
screw with the allen wrench.

(Note: Firearm action types and chamber dimensions vary causing
excess headspace. To eliminate the headspace, adjust the full-length
die upward.)

3/16"

ADJUSTING THE SEATING DIE

Hornady bullet seating dies feature a fl oating
in-line sleeve designed to minimize bullet
run-out (misalignment caused by a canted
bullet.) The cartridge neck and bullet are
aligned in the fl oating sleeve prior to
seating the bullet for in-line, precise bullet
seating.

These universal seating dies are manufac­tured by caliber (.224, .243, .308, .358,
etc...) and not by specifi c cartridge
(222 Remington, 240 Weatherby Magnum,
30-30 Winchester, 35 Whelen, etc...)

Prior to seating, make sure the steel
seating stem is positioned in the alignment
sleeve (see die parts list.) Also, make sure
the cases are chamfered before seating.

When properly adjusted, Hornady’s seating
die may appear as though it’s not threaded
far enough into the press (they are adjusted
for long or short cases). Don’t be alarmed. As few as
three threads need be screwed into the die for precise
and accurate reloading.

(Note: As with all seating dies, when seating lubricated lead bullets,
lubricant will build-up within the die causing variations in seating.
Clean and inspect as needed.)