The Hornady Custom Grade 308 Marlin Express Full Length 2-Die Set (546357) is a precision-machined reloading die set built for handloaders who reload the hard-hitting lever-action cartridge Marlin and Hornady developed together for the modern guide gun platform. This full length 2-die reloading set for 308 Marlin Express is a practical choice for lever-action rifle owners, big game hunters, and handloaders who want consistent, reliable ammunition for a cartridge with limited factory load availability.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 546357
- Caliber: 308 Marlin Express (.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
- Locking retainer ring on seating die removes in seconds for easy disassembly and cleaning
- 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 repeatable without the effort 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 308 Marlin Express brass that can be difficult to source in volume
- 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 essential for 308 Marlin Express lever-action users where the tubular magazine requires 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 need cases sized to minimum spec for reliable lever-action feeding and smooth bolt closure on every shot in the field
- Hunters loading the 308 Marlin Express for elk, bear, or other large game at woods and brush-country distances will find handloading the only practical way to keep this cartridge running consistently with a good selection of bullet weights
- The 308 Marlin Express was designed from the ground up to handle Hornady FTX and other modern spitzer-style bullets safely in tubular magazines, and this die set gives you the roll crimp capability those loads require for safe and reliable function
- 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 I Full Length 2-Die Set (546357) in 308 Marlin Express is a solid fit for any lever-action rifle owner committed to building accurate, hard-hitting ammunition for one of the most capable modern guide gun cartridges ever produced.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 308 MARLIN EXPRESS |