The Hornady Custom Grade 30-30 Winchester Full Length 2-Die Set (546342) is a precision-machined reloading die set built for handloaders who reload one of the most beloved lever-action deer cartridges ever produced. This full length 2-die reloading set for 30-30 Winchester is a practical choice for lever-action rifle owners, deer hunters, and handloaders who want consistent, reliable ammunition for the field season after season.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 546342
- Caliber: 30-30 Winchester (.308 diameter)
- Die Series: Series I
- Die set includes: one full-length sizing die and one In-line Bullet Seating Die
- Full-length sizing die sizes cases to SAAMI minimum specifications
- Zip Spindle with light threads on spindle and spindle collet for positive lock and fast adjustments
- Elliptical Expander and hardened Headed Decap Pin included on sizing die
- Hand-polished mirror interior finish on sizing die, guaranteed not to scratch brass
- In-line Bullet Seating Die with floating alignment sleeve and floating steel seating stem
- Built-in roll crimper on seating die
- Sure-Loc lock rings with wrench flats included with both dies
- Stackable die storage box included
- Standard 7/8-14 thread, compatible with all presses that accept standard dies
- Shellholder sold separately
- Made in the USA
Special Features
- The Zip Spindle design positively locks to eliminate spindle slippage and allows fast tool-free incremental adjustments, making seating depth changes quick and consistent without over-tightening conventional spindle locks
- The Elliptical Expander delivers smoother neck sizing with less friction and reduced case neck stretch than standard ball expanders, preserving your 30-30 brass across more loading cycles
- The In-line Bullet Seating System aligns the bullet, case neck, and seating stem inside a floating sleeve before the bullet enters the case neck, producing consistent seating depth across every round in a batch
- The built-in roll crimper on the seating die is especially important for the 30-30 Winchester, where lever-action tubular magazines require a firm crimp to prevent bullets from being pushed back into the case under feeding pressure
- Sure-Loc lock rings clamp around the entire die body with constant pressure, keeping the locking screw off the threads to protect both die and ring from contact damage
- Hornady guarantees these dies will never break or wear out from normal use
Practical Benefits
- The full-length sizing die makes this set ideal for reloaders who run 30-30 brass through multiple lever-action or single-shot rifles and need cases sized to minimum spec for smooth, reliable feeding every time
- Hunters loading flat-nose or Hornady FTX bullets for tubular magazine lever guns will find the built-in roll crimp essential for safe, consistent performance in a magazine fed cartridge on cartridge
- The 30-30 Winchester remains one of the top whitetail deer cartridges in the country, and handloading with this die set lets you tailor bullet weight and powder charge to your specific rifle and hunting conditions
- Your brass will load more smoothly and last longer with the hand-polished interior finish and Elliptical Expander reducing friction and neck stress on every pass through the sizing die
The Hornady Custom Grade Full Length 2-Die Set (546342) in 30-30 Winchester is a solid fit for any lever-action rifle owner who wants to build consistent, accurate hunting ammunition at the reloading bench.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 30-30 WIN |