Hornady Full Length Dies - Manual

780145
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 de-
cap 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"
3625 Old Potash Hwy • P.O. Box 1848 • Grand Island, NE 68802
308-382-1390 • www.hornady.com
FULL LENGTH DIE INSTRUCTIONS
780145
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 de-
cap 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"
3625 Old Potash Hwy • P.O. Box 1848 • Grand Island, NE 68802
308-382-1390 • www.hornady.com
FULL LENGTH DIE INSTRUCTIONS