The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546300) is a full length reloading die set chambered for 270 Winchester, built for hunters and rifle reloaders who handload one of the most popular and enduring American big game cartridges and want precise sizing, consistent bullet seating, and a lifetime-warranted die set that performs reliably across thousands of loading cycles.
Key Features
- Part number: 546300
- Cartridge: 270 Winchester (.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
- Decapping pin: hardened steel headed decap pin, will not bend or break on crimped primer pockets
- Interior finish: precision machined and polished, guaranteed not to scratch brass
- 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 to extend 270 Winchester brass life 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 brass and for any shooter not dedicating cases to a single chamber.
- The 270 Winchester is one of the most versatile and widely used big game cartridges in North America, ideal for deer, antelope, elk, and open-country hunting at moderate to long range, and handloads built on this die set let you tailor bullet weight, velocity, and performance to your specific rifle and hunting application.
- 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 and Elliptical Expander work together to reduce case neck friction and stretch, giving your 270 Winchester brass more usable life per case and more consistent neck tension load to load.
- If you load for a 270 Winchester and want a die set that delivers reliable, accurate results from your first case to your thousandth, the Hornady Custom Grade 2-Die Set (546300) gives you that consistency with a lifetime guarantee behind it.
The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set (546300) for 270 Winchester is a proven platform for hunters and rifle reloaders who want consistent full length sizing, extended brass life, and American-made durability in a standard press-compatible package.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 270 WIN |