The Redding .17 Hornet Deluxe 3-Die Set (Model 84279) is a precision-machined alloy steel reloading set engineered for standard SAAMI-spec .17 Hornet ammunition. Manufactured on Hardinge Super-Precision lathes, heat-treated in atmospherically controlled furnaces, and hand-polished, this three-die package provides reloaders with both full-length and neck sizing capabilities alongside a standard bullet seating die for thin-walled .17 Hornet cartridge cases.

Key Features

  • Dual Sizing Capability: Contains both a full-length sizing die with a decapping rod and expander assembly, and a dedicated neck sizing die to support varied reloading workflows.
  • Extended Case Life: Dedicated neck sizing works only the case neck of fire-formed brass, minimising brass work-hardening and fatigue on thin-walled cases.
  • Precision Construction: Machined from high-grade alloy steel with standard 7/8"-14 threading to fit conventional reloading presses.
  • Complete Three-Die Configuration: Includes a full-length sizing die (#91279), a neck sizing die (#81279), and a standard seating die (#92279) with seating plug (#01085).

Specifications

  • Calibre: .17 Hornet
  • Bullet Diameter: 0.172"
  • Thread Pattern: 7/8"-14 standard reloading press thread
  • Shellholder Compatibility: Redding Shellholder #14 (sold separately)
  • Included Components: Full-Length Sizing Die (#91279 with #26171 decapping rod and #37171 expander button), Neck Sizing Die (#81279), Bullet Seating Die (#92279 with #01085 seat plug)
  • Material: Heat-treated, hand-polished alloy steel
  • Package Weight: Approximately 0.6–0.7 kg

Who is the Redding 17 Hornet Deluxe Die Set for?

  • Varmint hunters managing Australian fox and rabbit populations — mounts via industry-standard 7/8"-14 press threads to produce consistent 0.172" diameter ammunition, allowing quick switching to the full-length sizing die when reliable feeding across multiple field rifles is required.
  • Precision target shooters seeking extended brass life — uses the dedicated neck sizing die to resize only the neck of fire-formed 0.172" calibre brass for a single bolt-action rifle, reducing brass fatigue without overworking thin-walled .17 Hornet cases.

Less suitable for: Firearm owners loading non-standard chambers such as .17 Remington, .17 Fireball, or legacy .17 Ackley Hornet, which require dedicated calibre-specific dies, or shooters reloading neck-sized brass across multiple different rifles where full-length resizing dies are required to ensure reliable chambering.

SKU RD41942LP
Model # 84279
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

What our Customers are Saying