The Hornady Die Maintenance Kit (Model 043200) is a dedicated 13-piece mechanical spare parts package designed to repair and maintain Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension (CGND) reloading dies. Made from machined steel, this kit supplies critical replacement components to resolve common bench stoppages caused by bent decap pins, stripped spindle threads, or worn press retainers. It has an approximate weight of 0.160 lbs (72.5 g) and requires no electrical power or external energy source to operate, functioning entirely within mechanical handloading press environments.

Key Features:

• Complete 13-Piece Assortment: Contains direct OEM replacement parts for high-wear areas within the Hornady sizing die assembly.
• Sure-Lock Lock Ring: Includes a standard 7/8"-14 threaded lock ring featuring a split-collar clamp that tightens around threads without marring or stripping the die body.
• Zip Spindle Components: Features two Zip Spindle replacement rods and a dedicated decap pin retainer tailored specifically to the internal threading of Hornady dies.
• Decapping Hardware: Provides three standard large-diameter headed decapping pins for clearing spent primers during resizing.
• Dedicated Neck Expander: Includes a replacement expander ball calibrated to a diameter of 0.215", suited for .22-calibre rifle cartridges.
• Press Hardware: Supplies five shellholder retaining clips alongside a 3/32" Allen wrench for assembly and lock-ring adjustments.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number: 043200
• Material: Machined steel
• Total Piece Count: 13-piece kit
• Lock Ring Thread Pattern: 7/8"-14
• Expander Ball Diameter: 0.215"
• Weight: Approximately 0.160 lbs (72.5 g)
• Spindle Style: Hornady Zip Spindle system
• Die Compatibility: Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension (CGND) dies

Who is the Hornady Die Maintenance Kit for?

• High-volume handloaders operating Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension dies — Keeps your bench operational with a 13-piece reloading die spare parts kit that matches factory tolerances, including an industry-standard 7/8"-14 Sure-Lock ring and Zip Spindle replacement rods.
• Reloaders processing mixed range brass prone to Berdan-primed or crimped cases — Prevents work-halting downtime from bent pins by providing three standard headed decapping pins alongside a 0.215" diameter expander ball for rapid field-level repairs on .22-calibre sizing assemblies.

Less suitable for: Reloading calibres larger than the provided 0.215" expander diameter, which require separate calibre-specific expander balls, or small primer pocket brass with undersized flash holes (such as Lapua SRP cases) that require specialised undersized decapping pins measuring 0.059" or smaller.