Redding Body Die .17 Hornet

1. Precision Body Sizing: This Redding Body Die is specifically engineered to resize only the body of your .17 Hornet cases, leaving the shoulder precisely where it was fire-formed to your gun's chamber. This critical function ensures optimal case fit while preserving neck concentricity and tension, crucial for sub-MOA accuracy. It's an indispensable tool for shooters who extensively fire-form their brass and rely on neck sizing to perfectly match their chamber.

2. Exceptional Material & Durability: Crafted from high-grade, heat-treated steel, this die offers unparalleled strength and wear resistance. Redding's meticulous manufacturing process ensures a smooth, polished interior finish that minimizes friction, reducing the need for excessive lubrication and prolonging the life of your brass cases. This robust construction guarantees years of consistent, reliable performance.

3. Optimized for Accuracy & Brass Longevity: By isolatedly resizing the case body, the die prevents unnecessary working of the case neck, a common cause of brass fatigue and shortened case life. This method is highly favored by competitive shooters and precision handloaders who prioritize maintaining consistent neck tension and achieving the tightest possible groups, especially with custom or wildcat loads.

4. Seamless Integration with Neck Sizing: The Redding Body Die for .17 Hornet is designed to complement your existing neck sizing dies. It allows you to address case body expansion that naturally occurs after several firings, without interfering with the precisely fire-formed neck. This two-step approach to sizing ensures that your reloaded ammunition consistently chambers effortlessly, providing reliable feeding and extraction.

ABOUT THE REDDING BODY DIE .17 HORNET

The Redding Body Die for the .17 Hornet stands as a testament to precision engineering, designed for the discerning handloader who demands unparalleled accuracy and case longevity. Unlike full-length sizing dies that resize the entire case including the neck, this specialized die focuses solely on restoring the dimensions of the case body, ensuring perfect chamber fit without disturbing the critical neck area that has been fire-formed to your specific rifle's chamber. This targeted approach minimizes working the brass, significantly extending the lifespan of your valuable cartridge cases by reducing material fatigue. Crafted from heat-treated, high-quality steel with extraordinarily tight tolerances, the Redding Body Die maintains the integrity of your reloading process, delivering consistent results shot after shot. Its primary use case is for precision rifle shooters, competitive marksmen, and hunters who seek to maximize the accuracy potential of their ammunition by pairing it with a separate neck sizing or bushing die. It allows for effortless chambering while preserving optimal neck tension, which is paramount for bullet concentricity and achieving tight groups at extended ranges. This robust and reliable die is crucial for anyone serious about fine-tuning their loads and maximizing components.

ABOUT REDDING

Redding Reloading Equipment, a family-owned company established in 1946 and based in Cortland, New York, USA, has built an esteemed reputation as a premier manufacturer of high-quality reloading equipment. Known for its unwavering commitment to precision and uncompromising quality, Redding’s philosophy centers on producing durable, reliable tools that meet the exacting standards of competitive shooters, hunters, and handloaders worldwide. Redding is particularly renowned for its innovative designs, such as the Type S Bushing Dies and Competition Dies, which have become benchmarks in the pursuit of reloading excellence. Their dedication to manufacturing top-tier equipment in the United States has solidified their standing as a leader in the industry.

MAIN FEATURES

• Die Type: Body Die

• Caliber: .17 Hornet

• Thread Size: Standard 7/8"-14 threads, compatible with most presses

• Material: Precision machined from high-quality steel, heat-treated for exceptional durability and longevity

• Function: Resizes just the brass case body, leaving the neck untouched to preserve fire-formed concentricity and maintain neck tension; only decaps if equipped with a decapping rod (not included in a typical body die).

• Compatibility: Designed for rifle cartridges, ideal for precision handloaders seeking to maintain case integrity and improve accuracy in bolt-action rifles.

• Benefits: Significantly prolongs brass life by minimizing cold working; necessary for restoring proper case body dimensions for smooth chambering after repeated firings without affecting case neck for optimal bullet retention and concentricity.

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a lifetime global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.

IN THE BOX

• Redding Body Die .17 Hornet

• Storage Box

• Redding Instruction Sheet