The Hornady Custom Grade 32-20 Winchester Full Length 2-Die Set (546364) is a precision-machined reloading die set built for handloaders who reload one of the oldest and most storied small-bore lever-action and revolver cartridges in American history. This full length 2-die reloading set for 32-20 Winchester is a practical choice for vintage rifle and revolver collectors, Cowboy Action shooters, and handloaders who want consistent, reliable brass preparation for a cartridge with shrinking factory ammunition options.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 546364
- Caliber: 32-20 Winchester (.311 diameter)
- Die Series: Series III
- 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, removing the guesswork of conventional spindle lock systems when working with the thin-walled 32-20 case that demands careful handling
- 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 delicate 32-20 brass that can be difficult to source and should be preserved across as many loading cycles as possible
- 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 whether loading for rifle or revolver
- The built-in roll crimper on the seating die is essential for lever-action and revolver use where a firm crimp prevents bullet movement under the spring tension of a tubular magazine or revolver cylinder
- 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 working with mixed headstamp brass or cases that need sizing to minimum spec for reliable feeding and chambering in original Winchester 1873 or other vintage lever-action actions
- Cowboy Action Shooters who run matching rifle and revolver pairs in 32-20 will find this die set handles both firearm types from a single loading setup, giving you consistent results for both platforms at the same time
- Collectors and vintage firearm enthusiasts who keep classic 32-20 chambered firearms in regular use will find handloading with this die set the most reliable way to keep quality ammunition on hand
- 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 III Full Length 2-Die Set (546364) in 32-20 Winchester is a smart addition to any Cowboy Action shooter's or vintage rifle collector's reloading bench for building accurate, dependable ammunition for a classic American cartridge.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 32-20 WIN |