Will the Hornady #33 Shell Holder fit on my RCBS or Lee single-stage reloading press?

Yes, the Hornady Precision Shell Holder #33 (Model 390573) features a standard universal T-slot and ram-mount interface designed to be cross-brand compatible. It will fit standard universal ram presses from Hornady, RCBS, Lee Precision, Lyman, and Redding without any issues.

Can I use this shell holder for standard .308 Winchester or .303 British cases?

No, this shell holder is specifically engineered for cartridges sharing the #33 footprint such as .303 Savage, .307 Winchester, and .356 Winchester. Standard rimless .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield cases require a Hornady #1 shell holder, while .303 British cases require a Hornady #11.

Does this shell holder work with progressive reloading presses like the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP?

No, standalone shell holders like the model 390573 are designed for single-stage presses, turret presses, hand priming tools, and case trimmers. For high-volume progressive presses, you will need to use dedicated progressive shell plates instead of individual shell holders.

What material is used to construct the Hornady #33 Shell Holder?

The Hornady #33 Shell Holder is lathe-turned from solid steel bar stock and through-hardened. This heat-treated construction ensures it resists distortion or rim tear-through even under heavy full-length resizing pressure.

Shell Holder #33 - Hornady 390573

The Hornady Precision Shell Holder #33 (Item #390573) is a precision-machined reloading accessory designed to secure specific rimmed and semi-rimmed brass cases firmly during handloading operations. Manufactured from heat-treated solid steel, it locks cartridge cases into place with tight tolerances during decapping, full-length resizing, priming, and bullet seating. Its standard universal T-slot mount ensures direct fitment across single-stage reloading presses, turret presses, hand priming tools, and case trimmers across major brands.

Key Features

Precision-Machined Steel Construction: Lathe-turned from solid steel bar stock and through-hardened to prevent rim tear-through and resist deformation under heavy sizing pressure.
Radiused Case Mouth: Engineered with a wide, rounded opening edge that allows smooth case insertion without catching or snagging the brass case rim.
Universal Press Interface: Conforms to standard universal ram-mount slots, providing cross-brand compatibility with presses and accessories from Hornady, RCBS, Lee Precision, Lyman, and Redding.
Single-Case Capacity: Holds 1 cartridge case rigidly aligned per operation to maintain consistent shoulder bump and seating depth.

Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 390573
Shell Holder Size: #33
Material: Heat-treated solid steel
Mounting Interface: Universal T-slot ram mount
Calibre Compatibility: .303 Savage, .356 Winchester, .307 Winchester
Power Requirements: None (manual mechanical tool)

Who is the Hornady Precision Shell Holder #33 for?

Vintage Lever-Action and Sporting Rifle Shooters — Requires precise rim engagement to full-length resize and reload .303 Savage cases without stretching or tearing legacy brass rims.
Specialised Calibre Handloaders — Requires dedicated case-head support to safely process .356 Winchester and .307 Winchester cartridge cases on standard single-stage and turret reloading presses.

Less suitable for: Reloading standard rimless cases such as .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield (which require a Hornady #1 shell holder), reloading standard .303 British cases (which require a Hornady #11 shell holder), or running high-volume reloading setups on progressive presses, which require multi-station progressive shell plates rather than single-case universal shell holders.

SKU	HN102815LP
Model #	390573
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	0.2000kg

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