The Hornady Custom Grade 30-40 Krag Full Length 2-Die Set (546344) is a precision-machined reloading die set built for handloaders who keep one of America's most historically significant military and sporting rifle cartridges alive at the reloading bench. This full length 2-die reloading set for 30-40 Krag is a practical choice for vintage rifle collectors, Krag-Jorgensen owners, and serious handloaders who want consistent, reliable brass preparation for a cartridge with limited factory ammunition options.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 546344
- Caliber: 30-40 Krag (.308 diameter)
- Die Series: Series IV Specialty
- 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
- Compatible with shell holder number 11
- Made in the USA
Special Features
- The Zip Spindle design positively locks to eliminate spindle slippage and allows fast tool-free incremental adjustments, removing the guesswork and frustration of conventional spindle lock systems
- The Elliptical Expander delivers smoother neck sizing with less friction and reduced case neck stretch than standard ball expanders, which is especially valuable when working with older or once-fired brass common to the 30-40 Krag
- 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 gives shooters using tubular or box magazine rifles the option to apply a firm crimp without adding a separate die or extra press station
- 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 the right choice for reloaders working with mixed headstamp brass or cases that need to be sized down for reliable bolt closure in original Krag actions
- Hunters and vintage rifle shooters who rely on the 30-40 Krag for deer or other medium game will find that handloading with this die set produces more consistent results than relying on limited factory ammunition runs
- The Series IV designation covers specialty and less common cartridges like the 30-40 Krag, and this die set gives those rifle owners the same Custom Grade precision available to shooters of mainstream modern calibers
- 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 Series IV Full Length 2-Die Set (546344) in 30-40 Krag is a smart addition to any vintage rifle enthusiast's reloading bench for building accurate, dependable ammunition for a classic American cartridge.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 30-40 KRAG |