The Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder Die (44 Spl / 44 Mag) is a mechanical, case-activated reloading tool engineered to automate projectile placement on progressive presses. Designed specifically for .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum cartridges, this die seats directly into standard press stations to drop bullets onto properly flared case mouths without requiring manual positioning. By eliminating hand placement of projectiles at the press station, it can increase reloading production speeds by up to 50% during high-volume sessions.

Key Features:

• Case-Activated Collet System: Utilises internal steel collets that release a projectile only when contacted and raised by a properly flared cartridge case mouth, preventing accidental bullet drops.
• Progressive Press Compatibility: Features standard 7/8"-14 die threads to integrate seamlessly with the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP as well as other progressive reloading presses utilizing standard die stations.
• Versatile Feed Configurations: Functions mechanically without electrical power and operates via manual clear feed drop tubes or connected directly to an automated motorized bullet feeder hopper holding up to 200 pistol bullets.
• Durable All-Steel Build: Constructed with a solid steel body and precision-machined steel internal collets to endure continuous, high-cycle progressive reloading operations.

Specifications:

• Calibre Compatibility: .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum
• Bullet Diameter: .429 to .430 cal bullets (nominal .429"–.430")
• Supported Bullet Types: Jacketed or plated pistol bullets only
• Interface Threading: Standard 7/8"-14 threads
• Hopper Capacity (when paired): Up to 200 pistol bullets
• Operation: Mechanical, case-activated (unpowered)
• Construction: Steel body and internal steel collets

Who is the Hornady Bullet Feeder Die For 44 Spec/Magnum for?

• High-volume reloaders of .44 Special and .44 Magnum ammunition — increases progressive reloading efficiency by handling .429 to .430 cal bullets automatically through a case-activated bullet feeder die that links with hoppers supporting up to 200 pistol bullets.
• Progressive reloading press operators using standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies — integrates directly into empty progressive toolhead stations via industry-standard 7/8"-14 die threads, eliminating manual bullet positioning for .429 to .430 cal bullets without requiring electrical connections at the die.

Less suitable for: Reloaders loading uncoated cast lead bullets or soft-lubricated lead projectiles, as wax and lead residue clog the internal steel collets; non-collet bullet feeding setups or manual bullet placement are better suited for cast lead ammunition.