Unlock Precision and Performance: The Hornady Custom Grade Series III 2-Die Set for 5.7x28mm

For dedicated shooters, precision enthusiasts, and those looking to maximize their 5.7x28mm ammunition performance and cost-efficiency, the art of handloading is a rewarding pursuit. Are you seeking to craft ammunition tailored precisely to your firearm, or perhaps aiming to reduce the per-round cost of shooting your FN Five-seveN, PS90, or Ruger-57? The answer lies in reliable, high-quality reloading tools, and the Hornady Custom Grade Series III 2-Die Set for 5.7x28mm stands as an indispensable asset for any serious reloader.

Why Reload 5.7x28mm Ammunition?

The 5.7x28mm cartridge, renowned for its high velocity and flat trajectory, is a unique round often associated with specialized firearms. While factory ammunition is available, it can be costly and sometimes limited in specific bullet types or load variations. Handloading your own 5.7x28mm offers a multitude of benefits:

• Significant Cost Savings: The components (primers, powder, bullets, cases) are generally more affordable than purchasing factory-loaded ammunition, especially over thousands of rounds.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Tailoring bullet seating depth, powder charge, and primer choice to your specific firearm can unlock unparalleled precision, leading to tighter groups and improved shooting performance.
• Customization and Versatility: Experiment with different bullet weights and designs (e.g., V-Max for varmint hunting, FMJ for plinking) to optimize performance for various applications, something often not possible with factory loads.
• Component Availability: If factory ammunition becomes scarce, having the ability to reload ensures you can continue shooting.
• Deeper Understanding of Ballistics: The reloading process itself provides invaluable insight into how ammunition functions and influences firearm performance.

These advantages make a quality die set like the Hornady Custom Grade Series III not just a tool, but an investment in your shooting hobby and skill.

What Makes Hornady Custom Grade Dies Stand Out?

Hornady has been a leading name in ammunition and reloading equipment for decades, synonymous with innovation, precision, and durability. The Hornady Custom Grade Series III die sets embody this legacy, offering features that simplify the reloading process while ensuring consistent, high-quality results.

Key Features and Design Advantages:

• Exceptional Durability and Longevity: Hornady guarantees these dies will never break or wear out from normal use. This is a bold claim backed by the superior materials and meticulous manufacturing processes employed. Crafted from robust, heat-treated steel, these dies are built to withstand the rigorous demands of countless reloading cycles, offering a true lifetime of service.
• Sip Spindle Design (Sizer Die): This innovative feature revolutionizes spindle adjustments. The Sip Spindle incorporates a series of light threads cut on both the spindle and the spindle collet. This design effectively eliminates frustrating slippage during sizing and decapping, a common headache with lesser die sets. More importantly, it takes the "knuckle-busting" out of tightening the spindle lock. Adjusting the spindle for decapping pin protrusion or case neck expansion becomes a smooth, precise operation, ensuring consistent case preparation.
• Polished Sizing and Seating Surfaces: Both the sizer and seater dies are meticulously polished. This ultra-smooth finish minimizes friction during the resizing process, reducing the force required on the press handle and preventing galling or scratching of your brass cases. For the seater die, this polished surface ensures bullets are seated smoothly and consistently, preserving their integrity and optimizing concentricity.
• Precise Machining: Every Hornady Custom Grade die is engineered to exacting tolerances. This precision ensures that cases are consistently sized back to SAAMI specifications and bullets are seated uniformly, critical factors for achieving optimal accuracy and reliable feeding in your 5.7x28mm firearm.
• Series III Specificity: While many die sets cater to the most common cartridges, the Series III designation indicates these dies are specifically engineered for slightly less common, yet highly popular, bottleneck rifle cartridges like the 5.7x28mm. This means the design is optimized for the unique dimensions and characteristics of this particular case, providing superior performance compared to generic designs.

A Closer Look: The 2-Die Set for 5.7x28mm

This particular set includes two essential dies, each performing a critical function in the reloading process:

1. The Full-Length Sizer Die

The sizer die is the workhorse of any reloading operation. Its primary function is to return fired brass cases to their proper dimensions, allowing them to chamber reliably in your firearm.

• Resizing the Case Body: After firing, brass cases expand to fit the chamber of your firearm. The full-length sizer die uniformly reduces the case body back to factory specifications, ensuring smooth chambering and extraction.
• Decapping: Simultaneously, the decapping pin located within the sizer die pushes out the spent primer from the primer pocket, preparing the case for a new primer. The Sip Spindle design makes adjusting this pin simple and secure.
• Expanding the Case Neck: As the case is resized, the expander ball (part of the spindle assembly) passes through the case neck on the upstroke. This expands the neck to the correct internal diameter, allowing a new bullet to be seated with the appropriate amount of neck tension. Proper neck tension is vital for consistent ignition and bullet pull.

2. The Bullet Seater Die

The seater die is where the bullet is inserted and crimped (if desired) onto the resized, primed, and powder-filled case. This is a critical step for consistent ammunition and accuracy.

• Precise Bullet Seating: This die allows for precise adjustment of the bullet seating depth. Seating depth dramatically impacts chamber pressure, velocity, and ultimately, accuracy. The Hornady seater die ensures consistent depth from round to round.
• No-Roll Crimp Feature: Hornady seater dies often incorporate a floating bullet seating stem and a roll crimp feature. While the 5.7x28mm typically uses a taper crimp (which is often handled by the seater die as well, depending on design), the ability to apply a consistent crimp is crucial for preventing bullet setback and ensuring proper feeding in semi-automatic firearms.
• Concentricity: The design of the die promotes excellent bullet concentricity, meaning the bullet is perfectly aligned with the case body. Poor concentricity can lead to accuracy issues and inconsistent flight.

Together, these two dies provide a comprehensive solution for preparing and assembling high-quality 5.7x28mm ammunition.

Who Is This Hornady Die Set For?

The Hornady Custom Grade Series III 2-Die Set for 5.7x28mm is an ideal choice for a wide range of reloaders:

• Dedicated 5.7x28mm Firearm Owners: If you regularly shoot an FN Five-seveN pistol, an FN PS90 carbine, or a Ruger-57, investing in this die set will significantly enhance your shooting experience and reduce long-term costs.
• Precision Shooters: For those who demand the utmost accuracy from their ammunition, the fine-tuning capabilities offered by handloading with these dies are invaluable.
• Cost-Conscious Shooters: The economics of reloading are clear. This die set helps you realize those savings quickly.
• Reloading Enthusiasts: Whether you're new to reloading or a seasoned veteran, the Hornady reputation for quality and the user-friendly features of this set make it a smart addition to any reloading bench.
• Hobbyists Seeking Control: If you enjoy the process of crafting your own ammunition and having complete control over every variable, this die set is a fundamental component.

Getting Started with Reloading (and Why These Dies Are Essential)

While the dies are a core component, it’s important to remember they are part of a larger system. To begin reloading 5.7x28mm, you will also need:

• A Reloading Press: Single-stage, turret, or progressive presses can all be used. These dies are compatible with most standard presses.
• Shell Holder: Specific to the 5.7x28mm case head.
• Powder Measure and Scale: For accurately dispensing and weighing powder charges.
• Priming Tool: To seat new primers into the cases.
• Case Preparation Tools: Such as case lube (essential for bottleneck cases like the 5.7x28mm), case trimmer, chamfering/deburring tools.
• Reloading Manual: Absolute essential for safe load data.

The Hornady Custom Grade dies integrate seamlessly into this ecosystem, providing the critical functions of sizing and seating with precision and ease, making your reloading journey smoother and more productive.

Achieving Unparalleled Consistency and Trust

The consistency of your ammunition directly impacts your shooting performance. Inconsistent case sizing can lead to difficult chambering or extraction. Inconsistent bullet seating depth can cause significant variations in muzzle velocity, affecting point of impact and group size. The Hornady Custom Grade dies are engineered to deliver repeatable results, round after round, ensuring your ammunition performs exactly as intended.

Their guarantee against breakage or wear is a testament to the trust Hornady places in their own manufacturing quality. This means you can invest in this die set with confidence, knowing it's designed to be a long-term asset in your reloading workshop. This level of reliability allows you to focus on the nuances of load development and shooting technique, rather than worrying about your equipment.

Where to Acquire Your Hornady Custom Grade Dies

This essential Hornady Custom Grade Series III 2-Die Set for 5.7x28mm (UPC: 090255562033) is readily available from trusted suppliers specializing in shooting sports and reloading equipment. For a reliable source with a wide selection of Hornady products and other reloading components, consider purchasing this set from DEGuns. DEGuns offers competitive pricing and a commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring you get the genuine Hornady quality you expect.

Investing in top-tier reloading dies is not just about producing ammunition; it's about elevating your shooting experience. With the Hornady Custom Grade Series III 2-Die Set, you gain the power to craft precision 5.7x28mm ammunition that performs exactly to your specifications, round after perfectly formed round.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Hornady
Series	Custom Grade III
Caliber	5.7x28mm
Die Type	Sizing / Seater
Dies in Set	2
UPC	090255562033
SKU	546203