Hornady’s 046555 .45 Auto Mag Full Length Carbide Sizing Die features the all-new Zip-Spindle design, Sure-Loc rings, an elliptical expander, and highly polished interiors. The titanium coated sizing ring eliminates case sticking and requires no lubrication, while the super hard, smooth coating is perfect for resizing relatively soft pistol brass without scratching your cases. Less friction also means less wear on cases, for longer case life.
The Zip Spindle design on this full length size die positively locks to eliminate slippage, with light threads cut on both the spindle and spindle collet allowing incremental adjustments by turning the spindle or easily “zipping” it up or down for larger movements. The Hornady Sure-Loc lock rings clamp around the entire die applying constant pressure across the threads to hold the ring in place, with the locking screw tightening the ring without ever coming into contact with the threads, eliminating possible damage from pliers.
The elliptical expander is superior to ball expanders, providing extremely smooth neck sizing and significantly reducing friction and case neck stretch, with internal threading preventing it from pulling loose. The internal die profile is precision machined and polished to a smooth finish that delivers reliable functioning without case sticking or excessive friction.
