Hornady Deluxe Die Wrench

The Hornady Deluxe Die Wrench (Hornady part no. 396492) holds the shell plate steady and keeps it from rotating while you change plates and tighten the main press screw. Beyond swapping shell plates, it also adjusts the tightness of the spindle lock and lock rings and can tighten or loosen die flats, making it a genuine multi-tool for progressive press maintenance. It’s one of those small tools that turns a fumbling plate change into a quick, controlled adjustment.

Key Specifications

• Holds the shell plate steady to prevent rotation during plate changes.
• Used to tighten the main press screw when changing shell plates.
• Adjusts the tightness of the spindle lock and lock rings.
• Can also tighten or loosen die flats.
• Weighs approximately 0.52 lb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this wrench help with beyond changing shell plates? It also adjusts the tightness of the spindle lock and lock rings and can tighten or loosen die flats.

Why does the shell plate need to be held steady when changing it? Holding the plate steady while loosening the main press screw prevents it from spinning or binding during the swap.

Buy the Hornady Deluxe Die Wrench

Make plate and die changes quick and controlled instead of fighting the press. Shop more from Hornady in our reloading tools selection and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.