Hornady Trimmer Pilot #16 .375

• Caliber-Specific Fit: The #16 pilot is matched to .375 / 9.53 mm bullet diameter, helping center the case mouth during trimming for more consistent case preparation.
• Steel Construction: A steel body resists wear from repeated use, which matters when trimming batches of brass and maintaining repeatable alignment over time.
• Cam Lock Trimmer Compatibility: This pilot is designed for the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer, giving reloaders a straightforward way to configure the trimmer for the correct case family.
• Improved Trim Consistency: By guiding the case mouth on the pilot, it helps the cutter track squarely, which supports more uniform case length and cleaner follow-up chamfering and deburring.
• Useful for Case Preparation: As part of a proper case-prep workflow, the pilot helps reduce setup compromise when moving between calibers, making caliber changes more precise and efficient.

About the Trimmer Pilot Series

Hornady Trimmer Pilots are caliber-specific accessories made for the company’s Cam Lock Trimmer system. Within Hornady’s reloading lineup, they serve a simple but important role: they adapt the trimmer to the cartridge family being worked on, so the case mouth is properly guided during trimming. That guidance is what helps the cutter stay centered and produce a more even result from case to case.

The series is aimed at reloaders who want a cleaner, more repeatable case-preparation process, whether they are maintaining hunting ammunition or assembling more uniform handloads in larger quantities. Rather than being a universal compromise, each pilot is sized for a specific bullet diameter, which is the practical advantage of the system. It lets the trimmer support the brass correctly for the caliber in use. In day-to-day bench work, that means smoother caliber changes, better alignment at the cutter, and less variation introduced during one of the most important brass-prep steps.

About the Hornady Trimmer Pilot #16 .375

The Hornady Trimmer Pilot #16 .375 is built for reloaders working with .375 caliber / 9.53 mm cases who want the trimmer set up with the correct guide rather than relying on a near fit. In practical use, the pilot supports the inside of the case mouth while trimming, helping the cutter stay centered and reducing the chance of uneven contact at the mouth. That matters because consistent trimming is the foundation for uniform neck tension, cleaner chamfering, and more predictable case preparation overall.

Its steel construction suits repeated bench use, where accessories are installed, removed, and swapped as different calibers move through the workflow. Because this is a dedicated pilot for the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer, it is best understood as a precision setup component rather than a general accessory. The benefit is not complexity, but correct fit: when the pilot matches the caliber, the trimming process feels more controlled and repeatable. For reloaders preparing .375 cases, that makes this small part an important link between the trimmer and the brass, especially when consistency across multiple cases is the goal.

About Hornady

Hornady Manufacturing was founded by Joyce Hornady in 1949 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The company remains based there and is known as a family-owned manufacturer focused on bullets, ammunition, reloading tools, and related accessories. That broad involvement in both projectile design and handloading equipment gives Hornady a strong position in the reloading market, where product systems are expected to work together reliably.

Over time, Hornady expanded beyond bullets into a wider range of loading equipment, including presses, dies, powder measures, scales, and case-preparation tools. Its acquisition of Pacific Tool Company in 1971 helped strengthen that reloading-tool side of the business. Hornady is also closely associated with the Lock-N-Load system, which uses a bushing design to simplify die changes and bench workflow.

Main Features

• Product Type: Case Trimmer Pilot
• Manufacturer: Hornady
• Material: Steel
• Application: Case preparation
• Bullet Diameter (mm): 9.53 mm
• Bullet Diameter (inch): 375.00 inch
• Made in: USA

Warranty

Hornady provides a 2-year warranty for this product. That stated period suits a durable reloading accessory intended for regular bench use in case-preparation work.