What is this die?

[Highpower-FClass]

Got this die as part of a trade. It has no visible markings. It has a sleeve which slides in and out by gravity, fairly tight tolerances. There is a knob at the top which unscrews. It controls how far the sleeve goes into the die body.

Anyone know who made it and what it is for?




Sleeve extended



From bottom, looking into the die. The sleeve has tapers but no hole.



Top knob unscrewed



Looking into the die from the top with the top knob removed

 

[ShtrRdy]

Looks like a bullet seating die with a few missing parts.

 

[Darrin]

It is a Hornady bullet seating die. For some reason they don't mark them.
I would take some measurements and call them.

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-Darrin

 

[Highpower-FClass]

It is a Hornady bullet seating die. For some reason they don't mark them.
I would take some measurements and call them.

Contact Us - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

Hornady® Manufacturing 3625 West Old Potash Hwy Grand Island, NE 68803 USA Phone: 1-800-338-3220 Phone: 1-308-382-1390 Fax: 1-308-382-5761 Summer: Customer Service Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Centr...

www.hornady.com

-Darrin

Mystery solved, thanks!

Will contact Hornady to see if they can tell me what cartridge it is for.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Looks like maybe a Bonanza seater die.

 

[Tommie]

Agreed. 99% sure it’s a Hornady.

 

[cem]

The lock ring is a tip-off. Most of the pieces are not marked because they are used interchangeably - an economy move of sorts.

 

[GLShooter]

They are done by caliber like 22, 24, 25 etc. If you'll take the top off and let the seating stem out they are usually marked.

They make a micrometer top that really makes them quick for adjustment of seating depth. I have one for every caliber from 17 to 45.

I've found good numbers on seating runout. They are capable of roll crimping if you so desire.