Overview

The Workhorse That Makes Short-Action Magic Happen. From the AR-15’s favorite 6.5 Grendel to the immortal .357 Magnum, from Soviet steel-case classics like 7.62x39 to modern beasts like .50 Beowulf, Hornady Shell Holder #6 is the one holder that rules them all. Precision-machined from heat-treated steel with a wide mouth and beveled edges, it swallows cases effortlessly and snaps into any standard press ram (Hornady, RCBS, Lee, Redding, you name it) without a single set screw. One click and it’s lockedperfectly centered, perfectly rigid, perfectly repeatable. This is the shell holder that turns wildcats into winners and keeps your favorite short-action cartridges running like clockwork. Whether you’re loading whisper-quiet suppressed subs in 300 Blackout, pushing .357 Magnum to +P+ levels, or building the ultimate truck-gun round in 6.8 SPC, #6 delivers flawless headspace, uniform shoulders, and zero case wobble every single stroke. Calibers it owns (just a taste): .357 Mag .38 Special 6.5 Grendel 7.62x39 .22 PPC .256 Win Mag .357 Rem Maximum .50 Beowulf 6.8 SPC .445 SuperMag and dozens more. Why reloaders never take it off the press: Lifetime-tough heat-treated steel construction. Instant tool-free installation and removal. Dead-nuts alignment for match-grade consistency. Made in the USA with Hornady’s legendary no-questions lifetime warranty. At a price that barely buys a box of factory ammo, Hornady Shell Holder #6 is the single smartest upgrade you can make for short-action and revolver cartridge perfection.