HORNADY 546297 270 WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM 2 DIE SET

The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546297) is a full length reloading die set chambered for 270 Winchester Short Magnum, built for rifle reloaders who handload one of the most versatile short-action magnums in the Winchester lineup and want precision sizing, consistent bullet seating, and a lifetime-warranted American-made die set that handles the demands of WSM brass.

Key Features

• Part number: 546297
• Cartridge: 270 Winchester Short Magnum (.277 diameter)
• Die set type: full length Series I 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
• 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 6
• 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 WSM brass across multiple reloading cycles.
• The Zip Spindle uses a series of light threads on both the spindle and collet to positively eliminate slippage, making 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 concentricity round to round.
• 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 die threads and holding position reliably through long loading sessions.

Practical Benefits

• Full length sizing returns cases to SAAMI minimum dimensions, making these dies the correct choice for bolt rifles running mixed WSM brass and for any shooter not dedicating cases to a single chamber.
• The 270 WSM pushes .277 caliber bullets to high velocity from a compact short-action case, making it ideal for deer, elk, and open-country big game hunting where flat trajectory and hard-hitting terminal performance matter, and handloads built on this die set let you get the most from that capability.
• The 7/8 by 14 thread fits virtually every single-stage, turret, and progressive press on the market, making this a direct drop-in addition to your existing reloading bench without adapters.
• The Elliptical Expander and inline seating system work together to reduce the velocity spread and concentricity variation that produce vertical dispersion at the distances where the 270 WSM performs best.
• If you load for a 270 Winchester Short Magnum and want a die set that delivers consistent results from your first case to your last, the Hornady Custom Grade 2-Die Set (546297) gives you that reliability with a lifetime guarantee behind it.

The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546297) for 270 Winchester Short Magnum is a good fit for big game hunters and rifle reloaders who want consistent full length sizing, extended brass life, and American-made durability in a standard press-compatible package.