Can I use the Hornady 22 Cal. Neck Sizing Die for brass fired out of my semi-automatic or lever-action rifle?

No, manufacturer guidance states this die should only be used for fire-formed cases fired out of bolt-action or single-shot rifles. Semi-automatic, pump-action, and lever-action firearms lack the heavy camming leverage of a bolt handle required to chamber a neck-sized-only case reliably and require full-length sizing.

What reloading presses are compatible with the Hornady 046040 neck sizing die?

The die features industry-standard 7/8"-14 TPI threads, making it fully compatible with standard single-stage and turret reloading presses such as the Lee Precision Reloader Single Stage Press. For faster die changes at your Australian reloading bench, you can also pair it with Hornady Lock-N-Load Quick Change Die Bushings.

How many times can I reload my .223 Remington brass using just this neck sizing die before needing a full-length resize?

Because neck sizing only works the case neck without altering the body or shoulder, brass will incrementally expand over repeated firings in your specific chamber. Typically after 3 to 6 firings, depending on your load pressures, bolt closure will begin to feel tight, at which point you will need to use a full-length sizing or body die.

22 Cal Neck Sizer - Hornady 046040

The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension (CGND) 22 Cal. Neck Sizer Die (SKU 046040) is an industry-standard bench-reloading tool engineered to resize only the case neck of bottleneck .22-calibre cartridges. By leaving the case body and shoulder untouched at their fire-formed dimensions, this die preserves the exact internal geometry of your rifle chamber, improving projectile concentricity and preventing excessive brass work-hardening. It mounts via standard 7/8"-14 TPI threads, making it directly compatible with standard single-stage and turret reloading presses.

Neck-Only Sizing Geometry: Resizes case necks for .224" diameter bullets without working the case body or setting back the shoulder, significantly extending brass service life.
Zip Spindle™ System: Utilises fine, incremental threads on the spindle and collet to eliminate spindle slippage during operation while enabling precise vertical micro-adjustments.
Polished Elliptical Expander: Minimises internal neck friction and drag as the case exits the die, preventing case stretching and shoulder distortion during the expander stroke.
Sure-Loc™ Lock Ring: Clamps around the entire circumference of the 7/8"-14 die body to secure press settings without marring the threads.

Product Specifications

Die Type: Neck Sizing Die (Custom Grade New Dimension)
Model / SKU: 046040
Mounting Thread: 7/8"-14 TPI
Calibre Compatibility: .22 Calibre (.224" projectile diameter)
Cartridge Compatibility: Bottleneck .22-calibre cases, including .221 Remington Fireball, .222 Remington, .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO, 5.6x50 Magnum, .219 Zipper, .225 Winchester, .22 Nosler, .224 Valkyrie, .22 ARC, .224 Weatherby Magnum, .22-250 Remington, .22-250 Ackley Improved, and .22 Creedmoor
Packaged Cross-Section: 3.63 cm × 3.63 cm (1.43 in × 1.43 in)
Operating Mechanism: Mechanical press-mounted (no electrical power required)

Who is the Hornady 22 Cal. Neck Sizing Die for?

Precision bolt-action target shooters — Delivers maximum concentricity by sizing only the neck for .224" diameter projectiles, allowing fire-formed brass to seat with zero body-to-chamber clearance in competition bolt rifles using standard 7/8"-14 TPI presses.
Varmint controllers and hunters — Extends handloaded brass longevity when running high-volume bolt-action calibres such as .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington by eliminating unnecessary brass fatigue on the case body and shoulder across successive reload cycles.
High-volume handloaders — Reduces case preparation time by eliminating the need to repeatedly lubricate and size the entire case body on bottleneck .22-calibre brass, threading into any bench-mounted 7/8"-14 TPI press frame.

Less suitable for: Semi-automatic, pump-action, or lever-action firearms that lack the mechanical camming force of a bolt handle to chamber fire-formed brass, as well as cases fired across multiple different rifles; these applications require a full-length sizing die. Additionally, brass repeatedly neck-sized will experience body expansion over 3 to 6 firings, at which point a full-length sizing die or dedicated body die must be used to restore smooth bolt closure.

SKU	HN42538LP
Model #	046040
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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