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HORNADY 546516 3 DIE TAPER CRIMP SET TITANIUM NITRIDE 9MM LUGER, 9X21MM
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SKU: 546516-090255565164
Overview
Built for handgun reloaders working with 9mm Luger and 9x21mm, this three-die set covers the core steps of sizing, expanding, and seating with taper crimping in one package. It includes a full length sizer die, expander die, and crimp seater die, along with Hornady’s Zip Spindle design to help reduce spindle slippage during adjustment. The seater die adds a floating alignment sleeve and seating stem to support bullet alignment, while the built-in crimper and locking retainer spring add convenience at the bench. Shellholder is sold separately, so it suits reloaders who already have the rest of their setup in place.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Includes Full
Length sizer, expander, and crimp
Zip Spindle
Design helps reduce spindle slippage
Floating Bullet
Seater alignment sleeve helps align
Seating Die
Includes adjustment screw, built-in crimper,
Shellholder Sold
Compatible equipment already on hand
Key Features
- Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 3-die set for 9mm Luger and 9x21mm.
- Includes full length sizer die, expander die, and crimp seater die.
- Full length sizer die uses a Zip Spindle to help reduce spindle slippage.
- Seater die includes a floating bullet seater alignment sleeve and seating stem.
- Seating die features a seater adjustment screw, built-in crimper, and locking retainer spring.
- Shellholder is sold separately.
Best Used For
- For avid reloaders setting up 9mm Luger or 9x21mm handgun ammunition.
- For users who want a full-length sizing, expanding, and taper crimp seating die set.
- For reloaders adjusting seating and crimping with a floating alignment sleeve design.
- For bench setups where a shellholder is already on hand and not needed in the kit.
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Titanium Nitride |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Compatibility | 9mm Luger, 9x21mm |
| Country Of Origin | United States Of America |
| Die Set Type | Taper Crimp Set |
| Included Dies | CGND Full Length Sizer Die, CGND Expander Die, CGND Crimp Seater Die |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 546516 |
| Product Type | 3-Die Set |
| Seater Die Feature | Floating bullet seater alignment sleeve |
| Seating Die Features | Seater adjustment screw, built-in crimper, locking retainer spring |
| Shellholder Included | No |
| Sizer Die Feature | Zip Spindle |
| Warranty | Hornady No-Risk Lifetime Warranty |
Pros
- Includes full length sizer, expander, and crimp seater dies for 9mm Luger and 9x21mm.
- Zip Spindle design helps reduce spindle slippage during die adjustments.
- Floating bullet seater alignment sleeve helps align bullet with case.
- Seating die includes adjustment screw, built-in crimper, and locking retainer spring.
- Shellholder sold separately, allowing setup with compatible equipment already on hand.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Shellholder is sold separately, so the set is not fully ready to use without the correct shellholder.
- The set is specific to 9mm Luger and 9x21mm, so it is not a general-purpose die set for other cartridges.
- The seating die includes a built-in crimper, which is useful for taper crimping but means crimping is integrated into the seating step rather than handled as a separate die.
- Hornady recommends using One Shot Gun Cleaner-Degreaser and Dry Lubricant before use, so initial setup includes an extra prep step.
Suggested Comparisons
- 9mm Luger reloading dies
- Pistol die sets
- Taper crimp die sets
- Handloading accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press
- Shellholder
- Case lubricant
- Reloading manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What cartridges is this die set made for?
This set is listed for 9mm Luger and 9x21mm.
What dies are included in the Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 3-Die Set?
It includes a Full Length Sizer Die, an Expander Die, and a Crimp Seater Die.
Does this set include a shellholder?
No. The shellholder is sold separately and is not included.
What features are listed for the seating die?
The seating die features a floating bullet seater alignment sleeve, a seating stem, a seater adjustment screw, a built-in crimper, and a locking retainer spring.
What adjustment feature is mentioned on the sizing die?
The Full Length Sizer Die uses Hornady's Zip Spindle, which is described as helping eliminate spindle slippage and making spindle lock tightening easier during adjustments.