The Hornady Bullet Seating Die, model 044131, is designed for .338 Federal, .338 Marlin Express, and .338 Ruger Compact Magnum cartridges. This Custom Grade seating die features a floating bullet alignment sleeve, a floating steel seating stem and a built-in crimper for benchrest precision, with bullets aligned in the sleeve as they enter the die for optimum seating and enhanced accuracy.
Built to Hornady’s exacting standards, this Custom Grade die has one of the finest internal finishes in the industry and is guaranteed never to break or wear out from normal use. The die incorporates Hornady Sure-Loc™ lock rings that clamp around the entire die applying constant pressure to hold the ring in place, with a locking screw that tightens the ring without coming into contact with the threads. The seater adjustment screw easily adjusts for bullet seating depths, while an o-ring provides the necessary tension to make fine adjustments easier and keep the die set in place.
The built-in, optional-use roll or taper crimp feature allows you to crimp at the same time that you seat the bullet, or apply no crimp at all with a simple adjustment. A locking retainer ring removes in seconds for easy disassembly and cleaning of the die. This is an ideal choice for reloaders seeking precision ammunition production with reliable, user-friendly equipment.
