Hornady Shellholder #38

The Hornady Shellholder #38 is a precision reloading accessory engineered for handloaders working with .416 caliber ammunition. This shellholder serves as an essential component in the reloading press setup, securely holding cartridge cases during the full-length sizing, decapping, priming, and bullet-seating stages of ammunition fabrication. Whether you're a competitive shooter, hunter, or precision rifle enthusiast, this shellholder enables consistent case positioning and alignment for repeatable, high-quality reloads.

Hornady shellholders are manufactured to exact tolerances, ensuring a snug fit that prevents case slippage and maintains concentricity throughout each reloading stage. The #38 designation is Hornady's standard designation for .416 caliber cases, accommodating both standard and magnum variations within that bore diameter. The compact, durable design minimizes vibration and flex during sizing, promoting dimensional consistency and extending case life across multiple reload cycles. Hornady's engineering focuses on precision fit—undersized bore and shoulders prevent wobble while allowing smooth case insertion and removal without damage.

This shellholder is compatible with all standard Hornady reloading presses and most universal press platforms that accept standard shellholder bushings. Reloaders working with large-magnum rifle cartridges—such as the .416 Rigby, .416 Barrett, or similar big-bore rounds—will find this shellholder indispensable for maintaining case integrity and achieving tight load-to-load variance. Its lightweight construction (0.01 lbs) ensures minimal wear on press linkages while its robust steel composition resists deformation under repeated cycling, making it an economical, long-service component for serious ammunition manufacturers.