Hornady New Dimension Custom Grade Dies - Manual (Page 4)

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 manufac-
tured 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.)