Hornady New Dimension Match Grade Dies User Manual

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BEFORE USING DIES

DIE SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Before using your new die, disassemble and carefully clean
the inside surfaces. A rust preventative has been applied at
the factory to protect the die during shipping and must be
removed before reloading. We recommend Hornady ONE
SHOT Gun Cleaner and Dry Lube.

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 material 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 necked cases in a full length die require
some lubrication. A small amount of lubrication on the case
neck while using a neck size die will minimize stretching.

Little or no lubrication on necked cases in a full length die
will result in a stuck case. Over-lubrication will cause dents
in the shoulder, damaging the appearance. (If you do get a
case stuck in a die, Hornady will remove

the case without
damaging the die and return it to you. Please enclose $4.00
for postage and handling.)

BUSHING SIZE

Measure the outside diameter of your loaded cartridge. Subtract .002" to
.003" from the neck diameter to determine bushing size. This allows for
brass spring back and a bullet press fit of .001" to .002"

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FULL LENGTH DIE ADJUSTMENT

1. Insert the bushing (large end down) into the die body.

2. Raise the ram of the press to its highest position.

3. Thread the die into the press until the end of the die touches the shell
holder head.

4. Tighten the Lock Ring against the press and tighten the screw with the hex
wrench.

5. Adjust the expander decap assembly to the proper height.

Note: Firearm action types and chamber dimensions may vary, causing excess head­space. To el

iminate the excess head-space, adjust the die upward.

DECAPPING ADJUSTMENT

The decapping spindle assembly should be adjusted to remove spent
primers, yet not contact the web of the cartridge case. If adjusted too low,
damage can occur to the decapping assembly/ Slight tension of the Lock Nut
and O-Ring will allow the decapping assembly while preventing accidental
movement. Adjust the height until the decapping pin is 1/8" to 3/16" below

the end of the die.

NECK-SIZE DIE ADJUSTMENT

1. Insert the bushing, large end down, into the die body.

2. Raise the ram of the press to its highest position.

3. For maximum setback, thread the die into the press until the end of the die
touches the shell holder head.

4. To ad

just to your chamber, back the die out accordingly.

5. Tighten the Lock Ring against the press and tighten the screw with the hex
wrench.

6. Adjust the expander decap assembly to the proper height.

PARTS LIST

Key Description Part No.

A Bushing Cap *
B Neck Size Bushing *

C Size Die Body *
D Sure-Loc Ring 044000
E Large Spindle Retainer 396615
Small Spindle Retainer 396616
F O-Ring 396470

G Large E-Clip (2) 396622
Small E-Clip (2) 396621
H Large Decap Spindle 396619
Small Decap Spindle 396617
I Decap Pin 390222
J Elliptical Expander *
K Lock Nut 392764

* Caliber specific part numbers are assigned to these items.