Hornady Seater Die User Manual

Custom-Grade™ Dies

Crimp/Seater Die

Crimp/Seater Die

Depend ing on the calib er of die set /alignme nt

set up

1.

As wi th all dies, disassemble the Crimp/Seater
Die and clean thoroughly.

2.

Reassemble according to illustration, setting the
dist ance between the Crimp Adjust Screw and
the Crimp Adjust Lock Ring to approximately ¼
inch. When tightened properly, the Crimp Adjust
Lock Ring should have firm tension on t he O-ring
against the Seater Die Body.

sleeve yo u are using, the H ornady Crimp /Seater Di e
will ei ther "tape r" or "roll" cri mp your cases.

Seat Adjust Screw

(adjusts bullet seating depth)

3.

With a case in the shell holder, raise the press
ram to the top of its stroke. Screw the assembled
Crimp/ Seater Die into the press unt il resistance
is felt. This resist ance is the case star ting to
crimp in the Alignment Sleeve.

4.

Screw the Sure-Loc Lock Ring down against the
press or Lock-N-L oad® Bushing and lock into
place by tightening the cap screw on the ring.

5.

Loosen the Crimp Adjust Lock Ring while holding
the Crimp Adjust Screw and then back the Crimp
Adjus t Screw off approximately ½ turn. Retighten
the Crimp Adjust Lock Ring while holding the
Crimp Adjust Screw.

Rubber Flat Washer

Crimp Adjust Screw

(adjusts bullet seating depth)

Crimp Adjust Lock Ring

O-Ring

Alignment Sleeve

Seat Adjust Lock Ring

1/4"

Sure-Loc Lock Ring

Crimp/Seater Die