Will the Hornady #52 shell holder fit reloading presses from brands other than Hornady?

Yes, the Hornady #52 shell holder is designed to fit standard single-stage and turret reloading press rams across major industry brands including RCBS, Lyman, Lee, and Redding. It also fits standard Hornady accessories such as hand-held priming tools and cam-lock case trimmers.

Can I use this shell holder for progressive reloading presses like the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP?

No, the #52 shell holder is engineered for single-stage and manual turret presses utilizing standard snap-in rams. It is incompatible with progressive reloading presses, which require dedicated multi-station shell plates.

Does this shell holder work with other Marlin calibres like the .308 Marlin Express or .45-70 Government?

No, the #52 shell holder is exclusively cut to the specific rim and extractor-groove dimensions of the .338 Marlin Express cartridge (with a rim diameter of approximately .545 to .550 inches). Other calibres require their own dedicated Hornady shell holder models, such as the #27 or #14.

Do I need any special licences or import permits to purchase this reloading component in Australia?

No, the Hornady #52 shell holder is an unregulated solid steel mechanical accessory under standard Australian retail laws. It does not require any firearms licence or import permits to purchase and have delivered to your workshop.

Shell Holder - Hornady 390607

The Hornady #52 Solid Steel Precision Shell Holder (Model 390607) is engineered specifically to secure the .338 Marlin Express cartridge case during metallic reloading operations. Machined from solid bar stock steel and heat-treated to resist distortion under press leverage, it holds the cartridge rim securely to maintain precise alignment during resizing, depriming, priming, bullet seating, and crimping. It fits standard universal snap-in rams across single-stage and manual turret reloading presses, as well as compatible handheld priming tools and case trimmers.

Key Features

Dedicated Rim Compatibility: Precision-machined to match the rim and extractor-groove dimensions of the .338 Marlin Express for consistent case retention.
Heat-Treated Solid Steel: Built from solid bar stock steel to withstand repeated press pressures without flexing or galling.
Smooth Case Feeding: Features a wide mouth with a radiused opening edge to enable quick, snag-free case insertion and extraction.
Universal Press Fit: Uses an industry-standard snap-in base compatible with standard single-stage presses, turret presses, handheld priming tools, and case trimmers.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Hornady
Model Number: 390607
Shell Holder Size: #52
Calibre Compatibility: .338 Marlin Express
Material: Heat-treated solid steel
Case Capacity: 1 cartridge
Press Compatibility: Industry-standard single-stage and manual turret press rams
Package Weight: Approx. 0.038 lb (approx. 17 g)

Who is the Hornady #52 Shell Holder for .338 Marlin Express for?

Handloaders reloading .338 Marlin Express ammunition — requires a dedicated single-stage reloading press shell holder machined specifically for the .338 Marlin Express case rim, providing a rigid 0.038 lb solid steel platform to maintain exact cartridge alignment across all case preparation steps.

Less suitable for: High-volume progressive press operations or handloaders running other lever-action calibres such as .308 Marlin Express, .444 Marlin, or .45-70 Gov; this requires a dedicated multi-station progressive shell plate or a calibre-specific single-stage shell holder matching those alternative rim profiles.

SKU	HN102831LP
Model #	390607
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	0.2000kg

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