The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546295) is a full length reloading die set chambered for 6mm Creedmoor, built for precision rifle reloaders and hunters who handload the 6mm Creedmoor and want consistent sizing, precise bullet seating, and a lifetime-warranted American-made die set optimized for one of the most accurate short-action cartridges in competitive and hunting use today.
Key Features
- Part number: 546295
- Cartridge: 6mm Creedmoor (.243 diameter)
- Die set type: full length Series III 2-die set
- Dies included: full length sizing die with Elliptical Expander and Zip Spindle, inline bullet seating die with floating alignment sleeve and built-in crimper
- Interior finish: precision machined and polished smooth, guaranteed not to scratch brass
- Decapping pin: hardened steel headed decap pin, will not bend or break on crimped primer pockets
- 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, shell holder number 1
- 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 on 6mm Creedmoor brass to extend case life across multiple loading cycles.
- The Zip Spindle uses a series of light threads on both the spindle and collet to positively eliminate slippage, making incremental seating depth adjustments fast and repeatable without heavy 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 precision 6mm Creedmoor loads demand.
- The built-in roll crimp in the seating die secures the bullet without a separate crimping die or extra press pass, saving a station on turret and progressive presses.
- Sure-Loc rings clamp around the entire die body under constant pressure, protecting threads and holding position through long loading sessions without creeping.
Practical Benefits
- Full length sizing returns cases to SAAMI minimum dimensions, making these dies ideal for bolt rifles running mixed brass and for any shooter not dedicating cases to a single chamber.
- The 6mm Creedmoor is a natural choice for precision rifle competition, long-range varmint hunting, and deer-sized game where flat trajectory and high BC .243 caliber bullets deliver consistent terminal performance, and handloads built on this die set let you push those results further than factory ammunition.
- 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 polished die interior, Elliptical Expander, and inline seating system work together to reduce case neck friction, velocity spread, and concentricity variation that show up as vertical dispersion at competitive distances.
- If you load for a 6mm Creedmoor rifle and want dies that perform at the same level the cartridge is capable of, the Hornady Custom Grade 2-Die Set (546295) delivers that consistency with a lifetime guarantee behind every set.
The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546295) for 6mm Creedmoor is a solid fit for precision rifle competitors, long-range hunters, and serious reloaders who want consistent full length sizing, extended brass life, and American-made durability in a standard press-compatible package.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 6MM CREEDMOOR |