HORNADY 546279 26 NOSLER FULL LENGTH 2 DIE SET

The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546279) is a full length reloading die set chambered for 26 Nosler, built for rifle reloaders who handload one of the most powerful commercial 6.5mm cartridges available and want precision sizing and consistent bullet seating in a lifetime-warranted American-made die set designed for the demands of Nosler brass.

Key Features

• Part number: 546279
• Cartridge: 26 Nosler (.264 diameter)
• Die set type: full length 2-die set
• Dies included: full length sizing die with Elliptical Expander and Zip Spindle, inline bullet seating die with floating alignment sleeve
• Threads: 7/8 inch by 14, fits all standard reloading presses
• Sure-Loc locking rings: two included
• Storage box: stackable die storage box included
• Shell holder: sold separately
• Warranty: Hornady no-risk lifetime warranty
• Country of origin: United States

Special Features

• The Elliptical Expander delivers smoother neck sizing than standard ball expanders, reducing friction and case neck stretch across the large-capacity Nosler brass that reloaders depend on through multiple loading cycles.
• The Zip Spindle uses a series of light threads on both the spindle and collet to positively lock and eliminate slippage, making incremental seating depth changes fast and repeatable without excessive lock-down force.
• The inline floating alignment sleeve in the seating die holds the bullet, case neck, and seating stem in perfect alignment before the bullet enters the case neck, reducing runout and improving the concentricity that translates directly into tighter groups at the extended ranges the 26 Nosler is built for.
• The built-in roll crimp in the seating die secures the bullet without a separate crimping die or additional press pass.
• Sure-Loc rings clamp around the entire die body under constant pressure, protecting die threads and holding position reliably through long reloading sessions.

Practical Benefits

• Full length sizing returns cases to SAAMI minimum dimensions, making these dies the correct choice for bolt rifles where cases are not dedicated to a single chamber and for reloaders running mixed brass.
• The 26 Nosler is a high-velocity, long-range cartridge ideal for deer, elk, and open-country big game hunting where extreme velocity and flat trajectory are the priority, and handloads built on this die set let you reach the full capability of that case capacity.
• The 7/8 by 14 thread fits virtually every single-stage, turret, and progressive press on the market, making this a direct addition to your existing bench without adapters.
• The Elliptical Expander and inline seating system work together to reduce the velocity spread and concentricity variation that show up as vertical dispersion at the distances where the 26 Nosler is most often pushed.
• If you handload for a 26 Nosler and want a die set capable of keeping up with what that cartridge demands at long range, the Hornady Custom Grade 2-Die Set (546279) gives you that precision with a lifetime guarantee behind it.

The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546279) for 26 Nosler is a smart addition for serious rifle reloaders who want full length sizing precision, reduced case neck stretch, and American-made durability in a standard press-compatible package.