Hornady Universal Blank Dies User Manual

Universal

Blank Dies

InstructIons

These dies are designed to allow shooters
the oppor tunity to manufacture/load blank
rounds for use in activities centered around
this type of sport; i.e. Cowboy Action
Shooting, Honor Guard, Reenactments, dog
training, etc.

See drawing on opposite side for reference.

1.

Start with approximately 2" of the
adjusting screw showing above the
adjusting screw lock ring of the Crimp
Start Die.

2.

Place cartridge case into shell holder
and run the ram to the top of the stroke
of the press.

3.

With the ram at the top of the stroke,
thread the Crimp Start Die into the
press until one of the following
happens:

A.

The Crimp Start Die makes contact
with the cartridge case (some rifle
cases).